Semi-Private · 18 Holes

Red Carpet Golf

1409 Newell Street, Waterloo, Iowa

Semi-PrivateMembership
18Holes
Tom BendelowCourse Designer
3.8119 Reviews
Waterloo, IALocation

The Club

About Red Carpet Golf

Red Carpet Golf Course, established in 1920 and designed by renowned architect Tom Bendelow, offers a historic golfing experience in Waterloo, Iowa. The course has hosted legendary players like Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen, adding to its rich tradition. Conveniently located near US Highway 63, the club provides a welcoming atmosphere for both members and...

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Green Fees

18 Holes$24
9 Holes$18
Student 18 Holes$15
Senior 18 Holes$22
Monday-Thursday Special$30 18 holes with cart, 2 player minimum

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

Facilities

Club Amenities

Motor Cart
Pull Cart
Club Rental
Pro Shop
Golf Lessons
Driving Range
Putting Green
Chipping Green
Practice Bunker
Restaurant
Bar & Lounge
Reception Hall
Event Space
Changing Room

Membership

Joining Red Carpet Golf

Red Carpet Golf offers full season memberships for individuals, couples, families, seniors, and juniors, with an optional seasonal cart pass. Members enjoy access to a historic 18-hole course, a well-stocked pro shop, and a driving range. The club also features a 19th Hole bar and an elegant event hall for social gatherings.

Membership Options

Ways to Join

Individual

golf
  • $39,500Initiation
  • $927/moDues

Full season membership for individual golfers.

  • Access to 18-hole course
  • Seasonal cart pass option

Couples

golf

Pricing on request

Membership for couples.

  • Access to 18-hole course
  • Seasonal cart pass option

Family

golf
  • $39,500Initiation
  • $1,149/moDues

Membership for families.

  • Access to 18-hole course
  • Seasonal cart pass option

Senior

golf

Pricing on request

Membership for senior golfers.

  • Access to 18-hole course
  • Seasonal cart pass option

Junior

junior
  • $32,000Initiation
  • $630/moDues

Membership for junior golfers.

  • Access to 18-hole course
  • Seasonal cart pass option

Fees are approximate and gathered from public sources — contact the club to confirm current pricing.

Reviews

What People Say

3.8/5
Google · 119 reviews
In summary

Red Carpet Golf is appreciated by many for its peaceful setting, challenging layout, and friendly staff, with particular praise for employees Todd and Ed. However, some visitors have raised concerns about inconsistent course maintenance, such as bumpy fairways and patchy greens, as well as negative experiences with the owner regarding customer service and policies. Despite these issues, the course remains a favored spot for some long-time members and those who enjoy its quiet atmosphere.

7 months ago
The whole course is extremely rough and bumpy doesn’t appear to be very well maintained
— Jim
10 months ago
Worst experience ive had ever golfing. Fairways were dry & patchy, tee boxes were messy and had trash on multiple. Greens were very inconsistent, carts were messy & one even died mid 9 hole game. The service was also horrible, owner was extremely rude when paying for carts and holes, and very unhelpful to any questions we had. There is so many better courses in the cedar valley, dont take your money here.
— juxi
11 months ago
My family has had a membership at this golf course for years and it is the most peaceful and beautiful course! We have brought plenty of friends and other family here to play and everyone has had a great time. We love being able to feel carefree on the golf course and greeted by a couple gentlemen who know the game! I always stop in for a golf course hotdog after hole 9. 10/10 recommend!!!
— Sydney Andrews
9 months ago
Worst golf course in the Cedar Valley. Only course I can compare it to is Hudson’s free course. fairways longer than the rough, Bunkers hard as a rock and to top it off shitty golf carts. Won’t be coming back as gates is next door and is levels above Red carpet.
— Isaac Steffen
9 months ago
Have played this course for years! Always a great time! Never been there when the owners were not there to take care of you! Been a challenging year for golf courses with all the rain and wind this year but they have stayed ahead of it all! Love this place!
— Dean Juhl
a year ago
Always great to play this course, the staff is friendly and attentive. Todd and Ed are very knowledgeable about the sport of golf and gear needed for success in the game of golf. It's not only a great place to golf, but a great resource for information about the game as well. I highly recommend golfing here!
— Spencer Moeller
11 months ago
I loved it course was great and it was very peaceful the course was greatly maintained I’d say the best course I’ve ever been to. Service was great never had better!
— Birklie Waskow
4 years ago
Really fun course with challenging greens. They need to spray for clover 🍀 then I would give it 5 stars.
— Matthew Schafer
a year ago
I have truly never experienced such horrific service in my life. The manager made it clear that each player needed exactly 12 golf clubs in their bag, no more, no less. He went out of his way to count as well. Don’t even get me started on the rest of the course. The clubhouse looks like a barn. It took at least 5 minutes for us to find the entrance. Greens were yellow and had massive divots.
— LL’s PodcasT
5 years ago
I wanted to give a shot at this golf course and I went, pulled up and was greeted by 3 employees. One of them grabbed my bag and put on the cart, the other one who had beautiful blond luscious hair opened my door and valeted my car and the third one asked me what I would like to drink. I played 18 amazing holes and wow what a beautiful and well maintained course.Great hospitality and even better course! 11/10 would definitely come back and the owner is so nice!
— Taha Ashar
7 months ago
Hidden gem for Waterloo Iowa!
— Carl Stessman
Edited a year ago
Nice, quiet course! Ed and Todd and rest of the staff are amazing! Love the peace and quiet this course offers as well as beautiful nature setting. The history behind this old course is another reason we love it here! Thank you!
— dana andrews

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