Frequently Asked Questions

Groups of five at Otter Creek Golf Course is not allowed due to the delay in the pace of play that they cause.

Every golfer at Otter Creek will need to have their own set of clubs. Sharing of clubs is not permitted. High quality rental clubs are available for rent at the golf shop.

Otter Creek Golf Course has golf leagues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Open play is still available on all nights except Thursday. Please call 515-965-6464 for a tee time.

Yes. Club rental for 18 holes is $25 and $15 for 9 holes. Patrons must leave a drivers' license or credit card to rent our clubs.

Yes. Otter Creek’s golf lessons are taught by Tom Tays, PGA Professional. Please contact the golf shop at 515-965-6464 for more information.

Otter Creek Golf Course's fax number is 515-965-2069.

Otter Creek's phone number is 515-965-6464.

You can book a tee time two ways: by calling reservations at 515-965-6464 or through the Otter Creek Golf Course website.

Tee times are booked one week in advance.

Otter Creek Golf Course offers senior rates to patrons 55 years and older.

The facility was originally opened in 1982. The renovated Otter Creek opened June, 2009.

Patrons will be able to purchase alcohol beverages both from the bar and beverage carts on the course. Individuals are not allowed to bring beverages onto the course from an outside source.

You must be 18 years old and have a valid drivers license to rent a riding cart at Otter Creek. No more that 2 riders and 2 bags of clubs are permitted on a cart at one time. For your safety, please keep both hands and feet inside the cart at all times.

Otter Creek does not allow outside carts to be brought on to the course. Our carts are protected from entering certain areas such as neighboring yards, and we can't allow cart without those restrictions on our property.

Otter Creek Golf Course is open seven days a week. During the spring and fall the course opens at 7 am. In the summer, we open at 6:30 am. The course closes at sundown during the golf season.

The practice range is closed Tuesday mornings until noon for maintenance.

To cancel a tee time reservation, please call 515-965-6464 at least 24 hours in advance. This will give others an opportunity to book that time.

Otter Creek Golf Course requires both men and women to wear appropriate golf attire that include casual pants, walking-length shorts, shirts with collars or mock neck shirts.

Otter Creek is a soft spike only facility. Metal spikes of any kind are prohibited.

Otter Creek houses a double-ended driving range and practice facility, fully stocked pro shop, conference/outing/wedding room available for rent, and the Tin Cup Bar and Grille.

Otter Creek was designed by Paul Miller & Associates from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Otter Creek Golf Course is owned by the City of Ankeny.