Golf in Ames.
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Go play honey creek in Boone. Nicest course around central Iowa, and I have never had issues getting a tee time. I know it’s a little drive but well worth it.
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AGCC would be my least favorite course in Ames. Pretty boring honestly. Veenker would be my favorite and Coldwater 2nd. As stated above, Honey Creek is probably the nicest course near Ames and is a great value.
The few people I know who are members seem to enjoy it. I’d describe it as pretty standard. Honey Creek is a good suggestion if you don’t mind a short drive. If you’re looking for a club to join the other one to look into is The Harvester. But that is a little bit of a drive and will be a little more costly than AG&CC I’m sure.
Ames GCC SUCKS! Incredibly boring course. Not sure what the membership fee is, but it's too much. Would rather play Coldwater or Veenker if you're talking strictly Ames. Others mentioned Honey Creek. Awesome course that feels like you're golfing in mini mountains.
Will also plug my hometown course in Story City, Riverbend GC. Little 9 hole course that is well maintained and has a ton of fun leagues to play in.
This is a dramatic understatement. And I'm not sure they're even accepting members, believe you have to be invited to join.
Wife and I try to golf different 9 holes Fridays after work during the season. There are a ton with a huge deviation in quality. For 18 I like Veenker or both Boone courses. Agree HC is the most special.
If you go to a restaurant and look at the price on the menu before ordering, I would not recommend The Harvester.
Okay, that makes sense. I knew it was public when I first played it, probably 10 years ago now.
Isn’t there also a Honey Creek down by Rathbun?
I’m probably overestimating what AG&CC would cost, my point of reference is Des Moines G&CC and Glen Oaks and I’m assuming The Harvester is a little more expensive than those two.
Homewood had a student special when I was in college. Something like $10/round. We'd sneak our own beer on and have a great time.
Coldwater is nicer IMO because it is walkable. I love Veenker, but I also like hitting a driver, you only get to hit it maybe 5 times at Veenker. You cannot beat the value of coldwater in central Iowa.
Oaks closed years ago.