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Course photoHole 18 Short Basket to FairwayHole 9 Basket to TeeHole 1 Long Tee
1h 42m

Est. time

2.2mi

Est. length

Extremely hilly

Elevation

Hard difficulty

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Good conditions
18 hours ago

About the course

Layout with a combination of open holes and lots of technical wooded shots. Some water in play with loads of great elevation. Course is still new and is constantly being worked on, so the rough is thick. A fair amount of Ivy and Ticks so please be aware, and check yourself after each round. Was an old overgrown 9 hole course converted into a full 18 hole course unlike anything else int he Des Moines Metro Area. Course is designed by Avery Jenkins and Ryan Mapus, with assistance from Joe Thompson. Arguably one of the best finishing holes in the state, if not the country.
18 holes
Concrete, Concrete Tees
DiscGolfPark Pro Target Targets
Mixed use
Public park
Dogs allowed
Cart friendly
a few rock creek crossings to be aware of
No drinking water available
Restroom available
J John
Not stroller friendly

Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility

Established in 2023

Course designers

Avery JenkinsMajor redesign (2023)

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Course traffic - Players usually spend 1.5 - 2 hours here.

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Reviews

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Upkeep
4.4
Shot variety/design
4.6
Tee areas
4.5
Signage/wayfinding
4.4
Amenities
3.2
Scenery/views
4.4
docv73

@docv73

19

Great course! I'm from out of town, but was in the area and asked on Facebook about recommendations. Southwoods came up several times. After playing it, I see why! The tees are well maintained and in great shape. The signage is awesome. The little arrows in bottom of the baskets to guide you to the next tee are not something I had seen before, but would like to see a lot more often. It's alone 100% wooded, and many of the shots are in narrow fairways, but even being narrow, they're all very well maintained and wide open. No gimmicky junk or stray branches. There is a decent amount of shot variety, so it could be played lefty or righty, forehand or backhand, though some of the turns and dog-legs could be a little more. Great variety, just no big turns or big dog-legs. Fun, not difficult, I guess. The rough definitely keeps you honest but isn't miserable and there's no real fear of losing your disc (at least not this time of year). The layout is great (especially the use of elevation changes). It's one of the best designed courses I've played. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, and I can't wait to play it again!

danmcleod

@danmcleod

87

Solid little course. Was an unexpectedly good time. Fun variety of shots. Good mix of technical and open. Will definitely play it again when I town.

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How do I get to Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course?
You can get directions to Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course by clicking Get Directions, which will open your device's map application with the disc golf course location. The disc golf course is located at 41.56653578956349, -93.75475637882582 in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course?
Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course is free to play! Just show up and enjoy the disc golf course.
What is the difficulty and length of Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course?
Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course has 18 disc golf holes and has a difficulty rating of "Hard". The typical disc golf round at Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course takes about 2 hours and covers approximately 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
How highly rated is Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course by the disc golf community?
Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 969 community reviews. This is considered a very good course rating by the disc golf community.
What amenities are available at Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course?
Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course offers the following amenities: 18 disc golf holes, restrooms, cart-friendly paths, pet-friendly areas. Restroom details: J John Cart information: a few rock creek crossings to be aware of
When is the best time to play at Southwoods Park Disc Golf Course?
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