Veenker Memorial Golf Course is a 18-hole public golf course in Ames, Iowa, designed by Perry Maxwell and built in 1938. Green fees run $20.00 on weekdays and $25.00 on weekends. The layout features Bluegrass fairways and Bent Grass greens, 31-40 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open mar 15 to nov 15, first tee time at 7:00 AM, soft spikes required. The course handles approximately 40,000 rounds per year, serving the local Ames golf community. Veenker Memorial Golf Course welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in Ames, Iowa.
Contact Details
Stange RdAmes, Iowa 50011
515-294-6727
tbalsley@lastate.edu
www.fpm.iastate.edu/veenker
Course Information
| Course City | Ames |
|---|---|
| Course County | Story |
| Course State | Iowa |
| Course Classification | Public |
| Course Built | 1938 |
| Course Annual Rounds | 40,000 |
| Course Season | Mar 15 to Nov 15 |
| Course Manager | Tess Balsky |
| Course Club Pro | Scott Roth |
| Course Superintendant | John Newton |
| Course Guest Policy | Open |
| Course Designer | Perry Maxwell |
| Course Shop Hours | 7:00 AM / N/A |
| Course Dress Code | Shirt and shoes required |
| Course Weekend Fees | $25.00 |
| Course Weekday Fees | $20.00 |
| Course Tee Reservation | Accepted |
| Course Earliest Tee Time | 7:00 AM |
| Course Holes | 18 |
| Course Green | Bent Grass |
| Course Fairway | Bluegrass |
| Course Water Hazard | Yes |
| Course Bunker | 31-40 |
| Course Metal Spike | Not Allowed |
| Course Greens Aerated | April September |
| Course Overseeding | No Overseeding |
| Course Five-somes | Not Allowed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play at Veenker Memorial Golf Course?
It costs $25.00 to play at Veenker Memorial Golf Course on the weekend and $20.00 to play on weekdays.
What is the grass type used on the course?
The grass type used on the greens at Veenker Memorial Golf Course is Bent Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Bluegrass.
What is the dress code at Veenker Memorial Golf Course?
The dress code at Veenker Memorial Golf Course is Shirt and shoes required.
How many rounds of golf are played at Veenker Memorial Golf Course each year?
There are an estimated 40,000 rounds of golf played at Veenker Memorial Golf Course each year.
Does Veenker Memorial Golf Course have water hazards?
Yes, there are water hazards on the Veenker Memorial Golf Course course.
Does Veenker Memorial Golf Course have sand bunkers?
Yes, there are 31-40 sand bunkers located on the Veenker Memorial Golf Course course.
When are the greens aerated at Veenker Memorial Golf Course?
Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Veenker Memorial Golf Course are aerated in April and September.