Veenker Memorial Golf Course

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Landon H.

1 year ago

Best corse in Ames love the driving range lots of balls for a great price. I tip my hat to the grounds 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!!! read more

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Mark H.

10 months ago

Golf course in terrible condition. No staff to take care of the course. Pretty sure the superintendent 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. read more

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Eric B.

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6 years ago

When I'm in Ames visiting my parents and Veenker is closed in the off season, you may find me walking the golf cart paths around the course. I stay off the fairways and the greens and am always on the look out for a stray golfer who can't resist the urge to play. Over many walks I've seen of couple of them, along with other walkers. I'm not sure whether these walks are officially allowed, but it's great exercise and with a variety of scenery and plenty of time to reflect. The fun parts are the hilly back side of the course and a flat area that the creek meanders through. read more

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Tanner R.

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10 years ago

Great course, well maintained with a nice clubhouse. It is a challenging course for beginners like me but fun at the same time. They offer a student discount on Thursdays which is when I went and it was worth my money. read more

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Sam W.

11 years ago

I golf this course almost every day and enjoy it every day. It's a challenging course with the hills incorporated into most of the holes. The hills also provide some nice views including various buildings on Iowa State's campus. The course is in great shape right now and I recommend playing. Side note: The guy who rolls greens every afternoon is very courteous and does an excellent job. read more

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1925 Stange Rd
Ames, IA 50010
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(515) 294-6727
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