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Hyperion Field Course




Hyperion Field Club sits in Johnston, a suburb just northwest of Des Moines, and carries a design lineage that spans nearly a century. Tom Bendelow, the prolific Scottish-born architect who laid out hundreds of courses across the American Midwest in the early twentieth century, created the original routing. Bendelow's work typically featured straightforward, playable layouts suited to the flat-to-gently rolling terrain common in Iowa, and Hyperion Field reflects that practical approach. The course later received modifications from Bob Lohmann, a regional architect active in Iowa and surrounding states during the latter half of the century, who updated and refined elements of the design to meet evolving standards of play and maintenance. The property occupies land characteristic of central Iowa: modest elevation changes, mature hardwoods framing fairways, and open stretches where wind becomes a factor. The routing moves through a mix of tree-lined corridors and more exposed holes, asking players to manage both accuracy and distance control. Greens tend toward moderate size and contour, consistent with Bendelow's era, though Lohmann's work likely introduced more modern shaping and bunkering. Hyperion Field serves as a traditional private club for the Johnston and greater Des Moines community. The club offers a full range of member activities and maintains a reputation for steady conditioning and a welcoming atmosphere, typical of established Midwestern clubs with deep local roots.
# Getting There
Hyperion Field Club sits in the rolling farmland northwest of Des Moines, most easily reached via Des Moines International Airport (DSM), roughly forty minutes south by car through the gentle terrain of central Iowa. The drive north from the airport traces a quiet passage through suburban sprawl before opening into the agricultural landscape that defines this corner of the state - a transition marked by widening horizons and the gradual retreat of commercial development. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby regional airstrips offer convenient alternatives to the commercial terminal. The final miles to Hyperion Field Club wind through the pastoral character of Johnston's outskirts, where manicured fairways and the club's distinctive architecture emerge as a refined counterpoint to the working farmland that surrounds it.

FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hyperion Field has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.
Hyperion Field was designed by Tom Bendelow and Bob Lohmann.
Hyperion Field is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Hyperion Field is 72.
Hyperion Field plays 6,423 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Hyperion Field is 127.
Hyperion Field Course




Hyperion Field Club sits in Johnston, a suburb just northwest of Des Moines, and carries a design lineage that spans nearly a century. Tom Bendelow, the prolific Scottish-born architect who laid out hundreds of courses across the American Midwest in the early twentieth century, created the original routing. Bendelow's work typically featured straightforward, playable layouts suited to the flat-to-gently rolling terrain common in Iowa, and Hyperion Field reflects that practical approach. The course later received modifications from Bob Lohmann, a regional architect active in Iowa and surrounding states during the latter half of the century, who updated and refined elements of the design to meet evolving standards of play and maintenance. The property occupies land characteristic of central Iowa: modest elevation changes, mature hardwoods framing fairways, and open stretches where wind becomes a factor. The routing moves through a mix of tree-lined corridors and more exposed holes, asking players to manage both accuracy and distance control. Greens tend toward moderate size and contour, consistent with Bendelow's era, though Lohmann's work likely introduced more modern shaping and bunkering. Hyperion Field serves as a traditional private club for the Johnston and greater Des Moines community. The club offers a full range of member activities and maintains a reputation for steady conditioning and a welcoming atmosphere, typical of established Midwestern clubs with deep local roots.
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# Getting There
Hyperion Field Club sits in the rolling farmland northwest of Des Moines, most easily reached via Des Moines International Airport (DSM), roughly forty minutes south by car through the gentle terrain of central Iowa. The drive north from the airport traces a quiet passage through suburban sprawl before opening into the agricultural landscape that defines this corner of the state - a transition marked by widening horizons and the gradual retreat of commercial development. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby regional airstrips offer convenient alternatives to the commercial terminal. The final miles to Hyperion Field Club wind through the pastoral character of Johnston's outskirts, where manicured fairways and the club's distinctive architecture emerge as a refined counterpoint to the working farmland that surrounds it.

FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hyperion Field has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.
Hyperion Field was designed by Tom Bendelow and Bob Lohmann.
Hyperion Field is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Hyperion Field is 72.
Hyperion Field plays 6,423 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Hyperion Field is 127.