Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Ames

#3 among attractions in Ames

Outdoor activities, Golf

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Facts and practical information

Veenker Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course which is owned and operated by Iowa State University. The golf course was completed in 1938 and it has hosted the Iowa Master's golf tournament since then. In 1959 the course was renamed for George F. Veenker, who was the head football coach at Iowa State from 1931 to 1936. In 2003 Veenker was ranked among "America's Best State Public Access Courses" by Golfweek magazine. ()

Coordinates: 42°2'19"N, 93°39'3"W

Address

Stange RdAmes 50011-0001 United States

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+1 515-294-6727

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Veenker Memorial Golf Course – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iowa State Center, Bell Tower, Food Sciences Building, Iowa State University.

1.4 miSE
Ballet, Theater, Concerts and shows
Iowa State Center, Ames
36 min walk • The Iowa State Center is located just southeast of Iowa State University's central campus in Ames, Iowa. It is a complex of cultural and athletic venues.
0.9 miS
Tower
Bell Tower, Ames
24 min walk • The Iowa State University Campanile is located on Iowa State's central campus, and is home to the Stanton Memorial Carillon. The campanile is widely seen as one of the major symbols of Iowa State University.
0.9 miSE
Monuments and statues
Food Sciences Building, Ames
23 min walk • The Food Sciences Building, formerly known as Dairy Industry Building, is a historic building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States. The two-story, Bedford stone structure was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Rawson & Souers. J. and W. A. Elliott Construction completed it in 1928.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
22 min walk • The Iowa State University campus contains over 160 buildings, several of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1 miE
42°2'8"N • 93°37'52"W
Furman Aquatic Center, Ames
27 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
1.3 miSE
42°1'18"N • 93°38'17"W
Fisher Theater, Ames
35 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum
The Farm House, Ames
19 min walk • The Farm House, also known as the Knapp–Wilson House, is the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Now a museum open to the general public, this house was built 1861-65 as part of the model farm that eventually became Iowa State.
1 miS
Art gallery, Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
25 min walk • Iowa State University of Science and Technology is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa. It is the largest university in the state of Iowa and the third largest university in the Big 12 athletic conference.
0.8 miS
Romanesque architecture
Morrill Hall, Ames
21 min walk • Morrill Hall, on the campus of Iowa State University, is a historic building that now houses the Christian Petersen Art Museum. It was named for Justin Smith Morrill, who created the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act. Construction was completed in 1891 with less than $30,000.
0.9 miS
Universities and schools
Black Engineering Building, Ames
22 min walk • The Black Engineering Building is a research and teaching facility at Iowa State University that contains the mechanical engineering and industrial engineering departments. The first phase of the building was opened in 1985 for instructional purposes, and additions were completed in 1987. The building is named to honor Henry M.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
Catt Hall, Ames
21 min walk • Carrie Chapman Catt Hall is an administrative building completed in 1892, at Iowa State University which currently houses the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and the Carrie Chapman Center for Women and Politics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Veenker Memorial Golf Course open?

Veenker Memorial Golf Course is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Veenker Memorial Golf Course?

Nearby attractions include The Farm House, Ames (19 min walk), Catt Hall, Ames (21 min walk), Morrill Hall, Ames (21 min walk), Iowa State University, Ames (22 min walk).

How to get to Veenker Memorial Golf Course by public transport?

The nearest stations to Veenker Memorial Golf Course:

Bus

Stange Road at Bruner Street Southbound • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)
100 University Village West • Lines: 25, 6 (9 min walk)