I've played this course several times and I love it. Now, I'm not well versed in golf, so you can…read moretake this all with a grain of salt, but it is a very beautiful course. They do a good job of taking care of it, and their club house is well stocked with food, drinks, and gear for before, during and after your game. I've also been there for events like weddings, and it's a beautiful setting and very accommodating for an event like that

Love this course - great condition, good variety of hole layouts and reasonable prices!read more

I made a tee time for 3 players. The night before one of my golfing partners informed me that he…read morecouldn't make it. So, we played as a twosome and while I was playing TCI slapped me with an $85 dollar charge for the third player not showing up. I realize now that is the policy they have but that's ridiculous. Other courses have single players play with you or just let it go because that simply happens sometimes. When you make a tee time with this place the first thing they want to know is your credit card info. I am 69 years old and I have played golf hundreds of times and this has never ever happened. TCI is way too expensive for what you get and way, way out of line with other courses in the area. My foursome of golf buddies will never play there ever. This is just ridiculous beyond ridiculous. I was wondering why TCI had plenty of tee times and now I know why. I wish I could give zero stars but one star is the lowest.

My husband and I were driving from Ohio to Nebraska, and we always like to find Golf courses along…read morethe way to play. I found The Tournament Club and booked a tee time for 1:00 on Thursday May 21, 2026. Unfortunately, we ran into traffic and construction on I-80 Thursday morning, and we were not going to make our 1:00 tee time. So, I called and cancelled knowing there was a 24-hour cancellation policy. But I explained the situation to the pro shop, and he said he would plead my case to the General Manager so we wouldn't get charged $140 for not showing up. Well, they charged us for not showing up even though it was an unforeseen circumstance. I called back and asked to speak with General Manager Steven Kahler (sp) they took my number and said they would have him call me. I did not receive a call back. I called again and left a message on his personal answering machine and still did not receive a call back. I can understand charging people if they are local and just don't show up for tee times. I also looked at the afternoon tee times that day and it was wide open, so we didn't take up a tee time for someone else. For the GM to not give me a call back is a really bad look for this golf course. At least offer a rain check for another time. Because we make that drive a few times a year to see family.

Hands down one of the best golfing experiences in the Midwest. Well deserving if it's #1 course in…read moreIowa ranking. World class golf and a refined but comfortable clubhouse. Every hole is fantastic. Lightening fast and incredibly true greens. They offer lodging on the course too. Round up some friends, make the trip and enjoy a slice of golfing heaven

Staff is very helpful and friendly. Driving range is great and they keep the course in good shape…read more Different tees allow for players of all levels. Links style penalty areas are tough hit out of and the greens are quite nuanced with some subtle ridges that make them a challenge to read. The one complaint I have is that the sand traps need to have more sand and a higher quality of sand. It is more like fine gravel than sand and they traps do not drain well after a rain.

Fun corse in the middle of Ames. Always busy, shape of corse is good rate of play is tough. I love…read morethere driving range and there practice green has a nice sand trap to practice out of... I spend a lot of time playing in the sand. But it's a fun link corse to bring +1 not a corse for large groups meaning +4 or more. Take your time and enjoy cold water it is in the middle of Ames which you'd never guess. Great scenery. I play 3/4 times a year last 4/5 years.

Best corse in Ames love the driving range lots of balls for a great price. I tip my hat to the…read moregrounds crew this place has only gotten better throughout the years. I love being my friends and family here to golf and spend the afternoon. Corse plays true, fun par 3s and long par 5's, I would say this is one of the best public courses in the area. If you love golf, golf here!!!

Golf course in terrible condition. No staff to take care of the course. Pretty sure the…read moresuperintendent is just a con artist with no actual knowledge on how to care for the course. Sad that the course is in this bad of condition. It used to be a fun course to play.

First time here and it is well manicured and not burnt. Surprising for July. Whoever the caretaker…read moreis does a nice job. Private lot for parking and lots of room to get ready for your game. Lots of locals play here so find a tee time and get to know someone new.

From the owner: Our course layout is among the most fun and challenging in the entire area. On the course, you will…read morefind a soft terrain, challenging new planted trees and strategically-placed hazards. We have multiple sets of tees to ensure that players of all skill levels will feel both tested and competitive. This is a must-play course!

Fair prices with very friendly staff. Tee times are tight so highly recommend grabbing a tee time…read moreonline. They also have leagues every week from 6-10 from Sunday - Thursday that one should be aware of.

I went here instead of going to Inside golf in Ames. Much better beer selection here. The putting…read moresituation is also much different. The sensors here seem a little more accurate but I like the backdrop at Inside gold better. Overall, really fun and good atmosphere.

Giving two stars because of conditions of greens and some very pretty holes…read more Downside course was packed and no Marshall to move along play. Were stacked up 4 groups deep waiting to tee off. This was on a Friday night tee time (no outing). Would have taken 6.5 hours to play 18 holes We left. cross this place off as somewhere we wouldn't play again.

Overall difficulty of the course is an amateur level. Course conditions are some of the worst I've…read moreseen. Crappy tee boxes and greens all torn up. Overall just poor experience and there are definitely some better courses for around the same price