A. H. Blank Golf Course is a Public 18 hole golf course located in Des Moines, Iowa. A.H. Blank Golf Course is one of three Des Moines public courses.
The course opened in 1971 with 9-holes. It was designed by Larry Packard. Both Larry and Roger Packard designed the second nine holes, which were added in 1980.
The course was built on rolling hills and has a number of trees that can alter your shots. There are four ponds that come into play on many holes.
Par for the course is 72. From the back tees the course plays to 6715 yards. From the forward tees the course measures 5617 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 16, a par-5 that plays to 565 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 5, a par-3 that plays to 130 yards from the back tees.
Watch out for # 13, a 415 yard par-4 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole is # 1, a 390 yard par-4.