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Shady Oaks Golf Course

Location icon 1811 Hwy 92, Ackworth, IA
Phone icon (515) 961-0262
18

Holes

72

Par

6,357

Yards

70.0

Rating

116

Slope

Unknown

Driving Range

Description

Shady Oaks is an 18-hole countryside course southeast of Des Moines. The routing mixes open holes with a few tree-lined corridors and gentle elevation. It's a friendly, value-oriented stop for casual golf and leagues. Greens are generally receptive and the course plays quickly. Range availability is limited, so plan on a brief warm-up on the practice green.

Tue, Mar 3

44.4

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Wed, Mar 4

37.2

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Thu, Mar 5

43.3

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Fri, Mar 6

68.4

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Sat, Mar 7

58.0

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Sun, Mar 8

57.0

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Mon, Mar 9

64.6

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Attempted to play a round of 18 at 2:30, cashier said we had to be back by 6. Which was fine with me, the owner said that I should just start with 9; I asked if it was busy or something out there. The owner preceded to tell me that was the stupidest question he had ever heard and told me to get out.

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4 months ago

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Went out there about 2 weeks ago, so it was mid August. The staff were very friendly, I have no complaints in that area. I do have several issues with the course: 1) It is a first come first served basis, they don't do tee times. 2) No credit card's accepted. Only cash. They have an ATM on site. 3) Fairways are in very poor conditions. They are so dry and the grass is very patchy that it makes the ball run forever (like hitting a cart path) since the ground is basically almost as hard as pavement. Even setting up a tee poses a challenge. 4)The greens were OK, but they are quite small. They are the only green areas you'll see on the course, the rest is dried up. 5) The layout of the course is what I found entertaining. Its has lot's of hill's making you have to think carefully how to approach your next shot. I honestly think they can improve in maintaining the course in better shape. It's sad to play it in the 50th anniversary and seeing it in poor condition.

Arturo

2

over 3 years ago

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Owner wouldn’t let us play 9 holes because they close at 6:00 (it’s 2:30) we proceeded to ask if it was busy to see if that’s why they were worried about time, they then said “that’s the dumbest question of all time” and told us to leave.

Kooper

1

4 months ago

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The owner is fantastic always friendly & kind. There’s no tee times just show up and play the course is wonderful

kaden

5

6 months ago

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Went out to play 18 with a couple friends at 2:30 cashier said we have be back by 6 we asked if their was a lot of people and the owner kicked us out

Tommy

1

4 months ago

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