Golf
For a century, the Wakonda Club golf course has been recognized as one of the best courses in the state, as well as the Midwest. Golf Digest previously ranked the William B. Langford-designed course #1 in Iowa, the Des Moines Register readers have voted it the best in the state, and Golf Week has recognized Wakonda as a Top-100 Classical Course in the United States. Wakonda plays host to the award-winning Principal Charity Classic, bringing PGA TOUR Champions to the course. The golf course is member friendly with social golf programs, Men’s and Ladies leagues, and Operation 36 instruction.
Master Planning began in 2020 for a fully restored golf course. The 2023 restoration of Wakonda Club was led by Golf Course Architect, Tyler Rae and his Lead Design Associate, Jim Ryan, Jr. Wakonda's Grounds Superintendent, Dane Wilson and his staff worked to coordinate contractors and ensure the project was on-time and on-budget. This restoration focused on address a combination of architecture and infrastructure.
2023 Restoration Details: TEES
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SHORT GAME PRACTICE AREA
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Additional golf amenities:
- Individual or group private golf lessons and club fittings available with our PGA trained Golf Professionals using the latest technologies and equipment, including the Track Man Launch Monitor.
- Full season schedule of member-only and member-guest golf events highlighted by our Men’s Blazer Day Member Guest and Ladies Lone Leaf Member Guest.
- Yearly guided golf excursions (domestic and international) by experienced Golf staff.
- Flexible weekend tee time scheduling, with no priority legacy tee times and walk-up play opportunities.
- The Junior Golf Program boasts over 200 kids annually playing the game, from basic skills through advanced competition.
- Staff conducts golf clinics including short game, full swing, bunkers, uneven lies and couples’ clinics.