Our Kind of Park
South of the confluence of the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers in Iowa’s largest city sits a square piece of rolling land in a residential neighborhood. In other cities, this parcel is a park. Fortunately, a century ago, William Langford stopped by, and today this land contains one of the great classic golf courses in the Midwest. Welcome to Wakonda Club, where Tyler Rae’s recent restoration ensures that Langford’s speedy, elevated greens, contoured landing areas and cavernous bunkers play just as intended. It’s the longtime home of the PGA Tour Champions’ Principal Charity Classic, and this September, you’re invited to play 36 holes in this urban oasis.
Event Details
- Where: Wakonda Club
- When: September 8, 2025
- Address: 3915 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
- Holes: 36
- Field Size: 108
- Registration Window: 6/10-12
- BTS Club Championship qualifying site
What’s Included
- 36 holes at the Wakonda Club
- Golf carts
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner reception
- Beer by Golden Road Brewing
- Gifts from TGJ and our sponsors
- Prizes and awards for low net and low gross
Schedule
- 7:00 to 8:30 am: Check in / breakfast
- 9:00 to 1:30 pm: Two-person better ball / skins
- 1:30 to 2:30 pm: Lunch
- 2:30 to 6:30 pm: Free play
- 6:30 to 8:00 pm: Dinner & awards
Pricing
$550 per player
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Iowa golf is having a moment—the newly refreshed Wakonda is at the forefront of it
Registration Rules
- You must be a TGJ member to sign up for Wakonda Club.
- Members can place reservation requests from June 10 at 9 a.m. ET to June 12 at 9 a.m. ET.
- Winners will be notified by 12 p.m. ET on June 12.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Submitting more than one request will not increase your chances of being chosen. Duplicates will be removed.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
FAQs
Event Registration & Waitlist Policy
TGJ member events have a limited number of spots. Here’s how registration works:
How to Request a Spot
• Reservation requests open at a set time and close at the deadline.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to select your party size and enter your details.
• You must be a member and logged in to your golfersjournal.com account to submit a request.
Selection & Payment
• The field is chosen by random drawing. Selected members will be notified via email or text.
• If selected, you have 24 hours to complete registration and payment.
• Failure to pay will result in automatic forfeiture of your spot.
Automatic Waitlist
• All unselected members are automatically added to the waitlist—no extra steps are needed.
• If a spot opens, a new member will be randomly selected from the waitlist.
• There is no set order to the waitlist.
• Members who miss the initial registration window are welcome to join the waitlist at anytime prior to the event..
How will I be notified?
Winners will be notified by email and or SMS (only if players have opted into SMS messaging).
Sign up for text alerts to be notified first about event selections here.
How many spots can I purchase?
You may purchase up to four spots.
Does my guest have to be a member?
Yes, all guests must be active TGJ members. The best way to bring a non-member guest is to gift them a TGJ membership.
Can I attend as a single?
Yes, almost 50% of event attendees are singles. Bring a friend or come make some new ones. Otherwise, you will be paired with another BTS member at random.
Can I request to be paired with another twosome?
If you have another person or team you’d like to be grouped with, please submit the request on the Guest Details form on the Players Room following your purchase.
Are there handicap / skill requirements?
Players of all skillsets and handicaps are welcome to register. We only ask you are respectful, have fun and keep up with the group ahead of you.
There will be double-bogey max scoring in place.
We require a GHIN or other accredited handicap to participate in the NET division.
What is the cancellation policy?
Pricing is per person. Refunds will be processed once the spot is filled, minus a 5% processing fee. Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a refund.
What is not included?
Airfare and hotels are not included in the price.
