Otter Creek Golf Course

Pace of play was slow. I am not a pro by any means, but We caught a group that was playing slow. They didn't let us play through. The ranger was not out to make people accountable on the pace of play. Kinda ruined the afternoon having to wait on slow play. Wonderful course, greens were nice, rough is long.

Very nice establishment. The gentleman that checked me in was super friendly as was the staff at the restaurant. The course is really nice. Lots of water and sand and I found them both!! The only complaint I have is coming off the 14th hole we couldn’t find the 15th hole. We actually went back because we thought we skipped holes and just came off the 18th. A sign coming off the 14th pointing in the direction of the 15th would be helpful. We will definately be back

The course is in good shape and it is a fun course to play.

Really quiet in the middle of the week. I’ve played on weekends here and it is busy. Fairways are a little narrower than average, but not so bad to be entirely unforgiving to my slice. A couple unique holes so you don’t forget the course. Plenty of drinking water around unlike other nearby courses and I think the drink cart passed me four times. Just avoid the geese!

This course was very challenging, but rewarded a good shot. Each hole had it's own character.

The staff was very helpful and engaging

Very enjoyable.

We will play again.

Course is in good condition for this time of year and especially for the cold weather we are having.

Layout is great, course is well kept, and always enjoy ourselves here. Thanks for the great round!

The golf was in excellent conditions despite early rain. Water cooler was available on the course since there was no cart person around to provide us drinks. I was happy that the course had markings to direct us to the next tee box.

Very good layout, helpful staff. We were early and let us go ahead since there was opening. Nearly private club level of experience.

Full disclosure: I am an Ankeny resident for 39 years. This course is always well maintained and the greens tend to be on the speedier side, which I personally like. There is a North and South driving range and 30 balls costs only $3. There is a practice chipping green with a large sand trap and two practice putting greens. GPS in the carts is nice. We played on a Sunday afternoon in just less than 4 hours. The course has 4 tees on each hole to accomodate golfers of various skill levels. I use the senior tees which plays to just over 6,100 yds. I really enjoy playing Otter Creek!

There are always things that could be better but for the most part no complaints about this track.

I really enjoyed playing here.and hope to someday play here again. My only complaint is the noise coming from the interstate.

Play wasn't great, but the course was. Really good job on the conditions, and it wasnt overly busy so we could take our time

We ate at the bar and grill beforehand and the food was very good a the prices we very reasonable All the staff we encountered we extremely friendly and glad to help. The driving range is in great shape and they have really grass, not the artificial turf junk most courses have. The course was in great shape and very picturesque. There were hills and lots of water, challenging but not so hard that is wasn't fun. If I lived in Des Moines, this would be my course of choice.

Course is in good condition, pace of play was good, was able to tee off at scheduled time. I joined up with a twosome and had a good time. The only problem was the wind, but that is not the fault of the golf course.

First time playing since course redone from parkland to links course. Excellent job. Great practice facilities too.

Still one of the top in Des Moines

I'd rate it with Glenoaks.