Community Rankings · 2026
Community-ranked golf courses in Iowa, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: Hyperion Field Club, Des Moines Golf & Country Club, Wakonda Club.
Johnston, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Davenport, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa City, IA
Burlington, IA
Pella, IA
Pleasant Valley, IA
Dubuque, IA
Sioux City, IA
Riverside, IA
Bettendorf, IA
Rhodes, IA
Polk City, IA
Carter Lake, IA
Council Bluffs, IA
Des Moines, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in Iowa is Hyperion Field Club, followed by Des Moines Golf & Country Club and Wakonda Club. Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.
First Loop has 290 golf courses listed in Iowa. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.
First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.
First Loop ranks all golf courses in Iowa — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.