
Legacy Course
Legacy Golf Club



About this course
Legacy at Legacy Golf Club, carved into the rolling Iowa landscape near Norwalk, presents a modern interpretation of classic golfing ideals. The course, while not steeped in championship history, showcases a commitment to playability and strategic challenge. Designed by Rick Jacobson, Legacy presents a parkland style with generous fairways lined by mature trees and strategically placed bunkers. The layout avoids penal design, encouraging thoughtful shot selection over brute force. The undulating terrain and subtle elevation changes contribute to a unique playing experience, favoring those who can manage the ground game as much as aerial approaches. While lacking the storied past of some older clubs, Legacy cultivates a strong community atmosphere amongst its members. It is a place where camaraderie thrives. Noted for its relaxed atmosphere, Legacy prides itself on being a welcoming environment for golfers of all skill levels. The club is also known for its popular Friday night fish fry, a long standing tradition that embodies the convivial spirit of the membership.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IA
Quick facts
- Location
- Norwalk, IA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2002
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Jeff Brauer
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,199 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/136
- Course Vaults score
- 7.1
Getting there
Legacy Golf Club lies just south of Des Moines, reached most directly via Des Moines International Airport (DSM), a compact and efficient gateway serving Iowa's capital region. The drive south on Highway 28 takes roughly twenty minutes, tracing the gentle roll of central Iowa farmland as it gives way to the manicured edges of Norwalk's residential growth. The transition is quiet and unhurried - suburban streets yielding to the club's gated entrance, where the landscape opens into something more deliberate and refined than the surrounding prairie.

FAQ
Common questions about Legacy
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Legacy has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 27 logged golfers.
Legacy was designed by Jeff Brauer.
Yes. Legacy is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Legacy is 72.
Legacy plays 7,199 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Legacy is 136.


