Wakonda Club

Wakonda Club in Des Moines, Iowa is an 18-hole private course designed by William Langford and opened in 1922. Mature trees and rolling hills define the layout throughout its grounds. The club's tournament record includes the NCAA Classic, Western Amateur, Trans Mississippi Championship, Women's Western Open, and Principal Charity Classic. Its recognition spans several independent rankings: Golf Digest has ranked it number one in Iowa and separately lists it at number five in the state on another ranking; Golf Week recognizes it as a Top-100 Classical Course in the United States; Golf Club Atlas includes it among its 147 Best Custodians of the Game; and GOLF's 2024-25 ranking places it among the 50 best courses in the Heartland. Practice options include a winter facility with four individual hitting bays and Operation 36 instruction. The member-owned Golf Professionals Shop provides full-service equipment and apparel with corporate customization and member-discounted prices.