Polk City, IA
1000 Tradition Drive, Polk City, IA 50226
About this course
Tournament Club of Iowa is located in Polk City, Iowa, about 15 miles northwest of Des Moines, routed through bluffs and ravines between Big Creek Dam and Saylorville Lake on a 500-acre site.
The course was designed in 2003 by Erik Larsen of the Arnold Palmer Design Company, making it the only Arnold Palmer Signature course in Iowa. Water comes into play on more than half the holes via Big Creek and connected lakes and ponds, and the layout is noted for its collection of par-3s with forced carries and elevation drops. A 2024 renovation led by Larsen reworked the routing near the clubhouse.
The club operates as a public daily-fee facility managed by Kahler Golf, with an extensive practice facility including a two-tiered driving range.
Type
Parkland
Region
Midwest
Holes
18
Par
71
Yardage
7,013
Established
2003
Course rating
73.5
Slope
140
LooperScore
75.8
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Design & architects
- Arnold Palmer, architect
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Nearby courses
Courses within 150 miles of Tournament Club of Iowa, by true distance.
Beaver Creek Golf Club
Grimes, IA · 4.8 mi away
Beaver Creek Golf Club is a public, 27-hole bentgrass facility in Grimes, in the western Des Moines suburbs. The East and West nines opened for play in 1991, with a South nine added in 2000. The layout combines rolling terrain with water features across its three connecting nines. A full-length driving range and practice facility support the club's daily play. Beaver Creek is a regular stop for area golfers seeking a longer, championship-length test near Des Moines.
Jester Park Golf Course
Granger, IA · 4.9 mi away
A public course within Jester Park, it plays through heavily wooded terrain with elevation changes and views of Saylorville Lake.
Otter Creek Golf Course
Ankeny, IA · 7.4 mi away
Otter Creek Golf Course is an 18 hole public facility in Ankeny, Iowa. The original course was designed by Paul Miller and opened in 1982, with a complete renovation by Miller finished in 2008. The Otter Creek layout plays to a par of 71 and features a links style design with multiple ponds and prairie grasses. The course is known for its fast greens and strategic bunkering that challenge golfers of all skill levels. It serves as a host for various regional qualifiers and community events throughout the year.
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