Waveland Golf Course

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4908 University Ave - Des Moines, Iowa 50311
515-271-8725
Public - 18 Holes
Neighborhood: Windsor Heights

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Course Details

Waveland Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal facility located adjacent to I-235 on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa. It was the first golf course to open west of the Mississippi River, way back in 1901. Notable features: lots of trees, lots of hills and a the Drake Municipal Observatory sits in the middle of the course.

Selected as "Featured Course" at TheGolfNexus on January 27, 2014

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Road Trip Golf Alert: If you're driving through Des Moines on I-35 or I-80, Waveland Golf Course is available for play by visitors in the area.
Major Airport Proximity Alert: Waveland Golf Course is near Des Moines Intl Airport (DSM)
Convention Center Proximity Alert: Waveland Golf Course is near Polk County Convention Complex
Convention Center Proximity Alert: Waveland Golf Course is near Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Stadium Proximity Alert: Waveland Golf Course is near Principal Park Stadium
Stadium Proximity Alert: Waveland Golf Course is near Wells Fargo Arena
Stadium Proximity Alert: Waveland Golf Course is near Drake Stadium
Stadium Proximity Alert: Waveland Golf Course is near Knapp Center

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Hotels Near Waveland Golf Course

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines

1258 8th St
West Des Moines, IA

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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines

1140 24th St
Des Moines, IA

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Extended Stay America - Des Moines - West Des Moines

2701 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA

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Des Lux Hotel

800 Locust St
Des Moines, IA

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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area

1050 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA

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Driving Distances

Approximate driving distances to Waveland Golf Course from cities and towns on I-80

Youngstown: 731 miles
South Bend: 410 miles
Daveport: 161 miles
Omaha: 137 miles
Cheyenne: 637 miles
Salt Lake City: 1079 miles
Reno: 1596 miles
Sacramento: 1727 miles
San Francisco: 1818 miles

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