The Legacy GC
Norwalk, IA (just south of Des Moines)
2002, Jeffrey Brauer of GolfScapes Inc.
'10 Fees: $60 prime time ride
Voted "Best Golf Course" by The Des Moines Business Record 8/10
From the website: "Nestled within beautiful central Iowa rolling terrain, our well manicured public golf course is designed to attract and test golfers of all abilities. The Par 72 golf course, which opened in 2002, features vast bentgrass fairways, undulating greens, and four sets of tees to offer a challenge to every skill level. Water hazards on 9 holes. Risk reward par-5's. GPS on carts."
Where To Stay: The Legacy offers Stay & Play packages at 5 area Des Moines chain hotels from $220-$375 per night for two golfers, including breakfast and dinner for two.
Further Distractions: Per Golf Digest, "Downtown Des Moines is compact, clean, and walkable. Head for Principle Park, home of the Cubs' AAA affiliate, where field box seats are only $10. Go early to stroll through the blocks surrounding the stadium, which are crowded with restaurants and bars. Enjoy some broasted chicken and the best brew the '70's had to offer at the High Life Lounge, where two thighs, a breast, and a brewski or two will only set you back about $20."