Is the Gold Membership worth it?
Quick answer
47 rounds to pay back the $1,400 pass.
In the scenario “Waveland, 18 holes walking, Mon-Thu”, you save $30.00 per round ($30 without vs $0 with). Across the scenarios below the range is 38 to 47 rounds.
Term: Golf season. Only count rounds you will actually play in that window.
At a glance
- Price
- $1,400Prices plus tax.
- Other versions
- Senior Individual (62+): $1,150
- Couples: $2,020
- Senior Couples (62+): $1,565
- Term
- Golf season
- Valid at
- Waveland, A.H. Blank, Bright Grandview, Jester Park
- Type
- Unlimited / season pass
What's included
- Unlimited golf at all four participating locations
- Driving range membership available for $395 to season pass holders (vs $495)
Who can buy it (resident / non-resident rules)
- Resident: No residency requirement stated.
- Non-resident: Not stated.
Break-even by scenario
| Scenario | Without | With | Saves / round | Break-even ($1,400) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waveland, 18 holes walking, Mon-ThuWaveland adult 18 holes walking Mon-Thu $30 (plus tax; prices shown with 3% cash discount). source | $30 | $0 | $30.00 | 47 rounds |
| Waveland, 18 holes walking, Fri-Sun/holidayWaveland Fri-Sun & holidays walking (open-3:30 pm) $37. source | $37 | $0 | $37.00 | 38 rounds |
Break-even = pass price ÷ savings per round, rounded up. Included complimentary or bonus rounds are not netted out. Methodology.
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Data notes & caveats
- The membership section says passes are valid at 'four participating locations' but names only Blank and Jester Park (Granger); the City of Des Moines runs Waveland, A.H. Blank and Bright Grandview. Confirm the course list with the pro shop.
- Daily rates on the page 'show a 3% cash discount', so card-paid green fees are slightly higher than the figures used here.
- The rate table is not year-labeled; the page references a policy effective April 1, 2026. 2027 prices were not published as of 2026-10-20.
Sources & verification
- Official pass page: https://golfwaveland.com/course-details/
- https://www.dsm.city/departments/parks_recreation/parks/golf.php
Last verified · data confidence: medium. Prices and rules change; confirm with the issuer before buying. ParPass is not affiliated with City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation golf courses. Is something out of date? Send us the official link.
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