The 10 Best Golf Simulators in Des Moines-West Des Moines (2026)
We track 12 indoor golf venues across the Des Moines-West Des Moines area and rank them by verified Google ratings — refreshed weekly. Here are the ones locals rate highest, plus where to play for the least money.
- 1Back Nine Golf | Waukee, Des Moines, IA5(47 reviews)Waukeefrom $40/hr
Waukee's Back Nine Golf suite opens Full Swing bays at $40 an hour any time of day, with league play and lessons from PGA pro Brian Lorenz.
Full Swing Leagues Lessons - 2Elevation Golf Club5(25 reviews)Urbandale
Eight TrackMan bays, a 6,000 sq. ft. short game area and a gym sit under one Urbandale roof, with unlimited simulator memberships from $199 a month.
TrackMan Leagues Lessons - 3Pin High Sports Bar5(22 reviews)Norwalk
Norwalk hangout mixing six aboutGolf 3Trak simulators with four bowling lanes, pool, darts and a bar, and a simulator league for regulars.
Other Leagues - 4Net Par4.9(69 reviews)Ankeny
Net Par's Ankeny room runs on Trackman 4 and takes online bay reservations, with six leagues covering individuals, ladies, couples, partners and juniors.
TrackMan Leagues Lessons - 5Back Nine Golf | Des Moines - Downtown4.9(16 reviews)Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moinesfrom $60/hr
The Ingersoll Avenue location of Back Nine Golf rents Full Swing bays around the clock from $60 an hour, and runs camps and clinics for all ages.
Full Swing Lessons - 6Ken Schall Golf Performance4.8(49 reviews)West Des Moines
Ken Schall's West Des Moines studio books Practice Time (Public) on any of its five camera-equipped bays, alongside fittings and practice memberships.
TrackMan Lessons - 7Broheim's Indoor Golf & Pub4.7(260 reviews)Waukeefrom $25/hr
Waukee pub where About Golf screens sit next to a full bar; advance weekday tee times run $25 an hour and public leagues fill the evenings.
Other Leagues - 8X-Golf West Des Moines4.7(69 reviews)Jordan Creek, West Des Moinesfrom $45/hr
Seven X-Golf simulators at Jordan Creek go for $45 an hour early in the week, backed by a full bar, pizzas, winter leagues and club fittings.
X-Golf Leagues Lessons - 9EKGolf4.7(46 reviews)Urbandale
Urbandale studio whose online scheduler sells half-hour, hour and 90-minute simulator rentals alongside PGA instruction and PXG club fitting.
Other Lessons - 10McDivot's Indoor Sports Pub4.4(84 reviews)Grimesfrom $5/hr
Grimes sports pub with four HD Golf screens, two of them multi-sport, where midweek afternoon bay time drops to $5 an hour beside a pizza kitchen.
Other Leagues
Rankings use live Google review data (minimum 10 reviews for the top spots) and are refreshed weekly. Browse all 12 Des Moines-West Des Moines venues →
Cheapest Simulator Time in Des Moines-West Des Moines
Lowest published hourly rates in the area — most bays fit 2–4 players, so the per-person cost drops fast in a group.
| Venue | Area | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDivot's Indoor Sports Pub | Grimes | $5/hr | 4.4★ (84) |
| Broheim's Indoor Golf & Pub | Waukee | $25/hr | 4.7★ (260) |
| Back Nine Golf | Waukee, Des Moines, IA | Waukee | $40/hr | 5★ (47) |
| X-Golf West Des Moines | Jordan Creek, West Des Moines | $45/hr | 4.7★ (69) |
| Swing365 Golf - West Des Moines | West Des Moines | $50/hr | 5★ (7) |
| Back Nine Golf | Des Moines - Downtown | Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines | $60/hr | 4.9★ (16) |
Where the Simulators Are
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best golf simulator in Des Moines-West Des Moines?
Back Nine Golf | Waukee, Des Moines, IA is currently the top-rated golf simulator venue in the Des Moines-West Des Moines area, with a 5 star Google rating across 47 reviews.
How much does golf simulator time cost in Des Moines-West Des Moines?
Hourly rates in the Des Moines-West Des Moines area start around $5/hour at McDivot's Indoor Sports Pub. Most venues charge $40–$60 per hour per bay, and many offer memberships that lower the effective rate.
How many indoor golf simulator venues are in Des Moines-West Des Moines?
We track 12 verified indoor golf simulator venues in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, Iowa area, and the list is refreshed regularly.
Do Des Moines-West Des Moines simulator venues offer leagues or lessons?
Yes — 7 venues run indoor leagues and 8 offer professional instruction. Use the filters on our full directory to find them.