A.H. Blank Golf Course

About A.H. Blank Golf Course

This Des Moines municipal track delivers exactly what you'd expect from a no-frills public course, and that's actually a compliment. The layout takes advantage of Iowa's natural rolling terrain without trying to be something it's not – you'll find honest, straightforward holes that reward good shots and punish bad ones without any artificial drama. The conditioning is surprisingly solid for a muni, especially considering the budget constraints that plague most city-owned courses. What sets this place apart is the value proposition and the fact that you can actually walk it without feeling like you're training for a marathon. The 4.2 Google rating from over 400 reviews tells the real story – this isn't going to make any "best of" lists, but it's a reliable, playable course where you can get around in four hours and not break the bank. If you're looking for a regular rotation course in the Des Moines area rather than a destination round, this one checks all the boxes without any unpleasant surprises.

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