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Gates Park Golf Course

820 East Donald Street, Waterloo, Iowa

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4.4★110 Reviews

Waterloo, IALocation

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About Gates Park Golf Course

Gates Park Golf Course, established in 1928, is a public 18-hole course located in Waterloo, Iowa. The course features wide open spaces with mature oak and maple trees, and its rolling terrain includes two ponds that attract various wildlife species. With a par of 72 and a length of 6,839 yards from the longest tees,...

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Green Fees

Monday to Wednesday 18-hole with cart$33 Discounted rate before 1:00pm

Monday to Wednesday 18-hole with cart (cash discount)$32 Discounted rate before 1:00pm

Tee times: Up to 7 days in advance

Rates are approximate and from public sources — confirm current pricing with the course.

Facilities

Club Amenities

Pull Cart

Club Rental

Pro Shop

Golf Lessons

Driving Range

Putting Green

Restaurant

Reception Hall

Changing Room

Real Estate

Listings at Gates Park Golf Course

LOT 40 Cloverdale Ave

Waterloo, IA

$16,900

Reviews

What People Say

4.4/5

★★★★★

Google · 110 reviews

In summary

Gates Park Golf Course is frequently praised for its well-maintained greens and fairways, as well as its challenging yet enjoyable layout suitable for both beginners and experienced golfers. The staff is noted for their friendliness and professionalism, contributing to a positive golfing experience. While the course is generally well-regarded, some visitors mention the lack of GPS in carts and the potential for lost balls in fall due to fallen leaves.

★★★★★Edited 7 years ago

This is my favorite place to play. Close to work for me so there's a bit of bias. Staff is always good people. The pro is always easy to speak to.... a solid dude. The course is consistently in great shape, hats off to the superintendent! Play from the back tees for a really challenging 18 or play from the men's tees for a moderate challenge. I'm lucky to play this course on a regular basis.

— chad martinez

★★★★★9 years ago

Nice course, very clean and well maintained. I believe another review was for Gates Park, not the golf course (why would children be playing on a golf course?). The greens are always in good shape and roll very true. Lots of trees, but if you keep it in the fairway you can score well.The clubhouse is beautiful and the Mon.-Wed. A.M. specials are a great deal.

— terry dillin

★★★★★4 years ago

Great fun golf course that require some skill. Superb staff and facilities. Probably will go more often even though I don't live in Waterloo. Basically easy to find with your GPS.

— Jaydub

★★★★★7 years ago

A great place for 18 holes! Nate Lubs will take good care of you.

— Bill Marmie

★★★★★4 years ago

Decent course. Fairways and greens are well-maintained. Lots of tricky pin placements. Layout can be a bit confusing. Standard carts w/ no electronic features. Played as a single on a 60 degree Tuesday afternoon in early November. Had a group ahead and behind all 18 holes which surprised me. Irv Warren appeared even busier(parking lot was near full)which is why I went to Gates. I will definitely be back in the spring and summer. Wouldn't really recommend this course for fall golf though, unless you're great at hitting fairways/first cut. Most anything I hit off the trimmed grass ended up lost…

— Nicholas Sproule

★★★★★2 years ago

Great place to golf, especially if you're a beginner or have kids that want to get into the sport. Their youth clinic in the spring is worth every penny!

— Justin Scott

★★★★★2 years ago