What this page establishes: two approved records agree on the normalised course name and mapped location within 0.001 degrees. The independent registry supplies United States; OpenStreetMap does not repeat a country value, so the page shows that gap. It does not establish current access, opening, course condition, fees or tee-time availability.
Comparable facts, kept separate
This is not a course rating. It shows the identity, location, source window and direct-link evidence held for this record; access, condition, fees and tee times still require a current check.
- Stable course ID
golf-courses:opengolfapi:af114062-07fe-49e4-a16d-3571627989de- Identity agreement
- 2 approved sources match the normalised course and place
- Coordinate agreement
- See the source-separated observations below
- Source observation window
- 15 Apr 2026 to 9 Aug 2026
- Contributing sources
- OpenGolfAPI US golf courses + OpenStreetMap planet
- Direct planning link
- Secure course website supplied — verify it directly
Primary serving facts
Corroborated courses nearest to Des Moines Driving Range
Straight-line distances between this course's corroborated coordinate and the nearest others in the canonical set. Distance is a planning screen, not a driving route, and says nothing about whether either course admits visitors.
- 28within 25 miles
- 57within 50 miles
- 166within 100 miles
- Hyperion Field ClubJohnston, IA2.7 mi · 4.3 km
- Hyperion Golf CourseJohnston, IA2.7 mi · 4.4 km
- Ankeny Golf and Country ClubAnkeny, IA3.4 mi · 5.5 km
- Johnson Ridge Golf CourseJohnston, IA4.8 mi · 7.7 km
- Urbandale Golf & Country ClubUrbandale, IA5.3 mi · 8.5 km
- Waveland Golf CourseDes Moines, IA5.9 mi · 9.5 km
- Briarwood Club of AnkenyAnkeny, IA6.4 mi · 10 km
- Talons of Tuscany Golf ClubAnkeny, IA6.7 mi · 11 km
Near Des Moines Driving Range
The closest mapped places within 5 miles of the corroborated course coordinate, by straight-line distance. This is a listing from an open dataset, not a recommendation: it carries no opening hours, prices, ratings or availability, and none of it has been checked against the business.
Somewhere to eat or drink
- The Mangy Monkey Patio BarBar1 mi
- Backpocket Pin & PixelBrewery2.1 mi
- Charlotte's KitchenRestaurant2.1 mi
- Scooter's CoffeeCoffee shop2.2 mi
- 60th & Merle HayCoffee shop2.2 mi
- Lynn's On Merle HayBar2.2 mi
Somewhere to stay
- GrandStay Hotel & Suites Johnston-Des MoinesHotel2 mi
- B & B World IncB&B2.3 mi
- Best Western Des Moines NorthHotel2.6 mi
- AmericInnHotel2.7 mi
- Quality Inn and SuitesHotel2.8 mi
- Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle HayResort2.9 mi
Source: Overture Maps · CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 and CC0-1.0. Confirm anything that matters directly with the business.
Source-separated evidence
Course identity agreement
Country absence
Mapped location agreement
Sources, dates and licences
- OpenGolfAPI US golf coursesContains data from OpenGolfAPI (opengolfapi.org)
Open source record · Open Data Commons Open Database License 1.0
Source date: 15 Apr 2026 - OpenStreetMap planet© OpenStreetMap contributors
Open source record · Open Data Commons Open Database License 1.0
Source date: 9 Aug 2026
Weather outlook near this course — wind and what to pack
Check the nearby forecast before you play. Golf Golf Baby turns forecast rain, temperature and wind into practical clothing and packing guidance. It is not a report on turf, playability, lightning safety, maintenance or whether the course is open.
Source: Open-Meteo, using open weather-model data. US courses also retain the US National Weather Service as the official forecast source. Forecast guidance is indicative; confirm local conditions and official warnings.
Before you plan the round
- Verify that the official course name and location still match.
- Check the current visitor policy, booking window and player requirements.
- Confirm fees, maintenance, weather and travel details for the intended date.
Visit the supplied course website
Turn Des Moines Driving Range into a golf break
When the evidence and local context have helped narrow the options, continue to a specialist holiday-planning service for packages and availability.
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