West Liberty Golf And Country Club

This Iowa prairie layout delivers surprising elevation changes and strategic bunkering that punish wayward drives through rolling farmland terrain. The back nine's signature par-3 17th plays dramatically downhill to a well-protected green, while persistent winds off the open fields test club selection on nearly every approach. At under $40 for 18 holes, it's serious golf value in a region where many courses lean heavily on length over thoughtful design.