Hole 1 - “My Happy Place” - Pro Tee and fairway
Hole 1 - Am Tee and early fairway.Hole 4 - “Rocky Road” - HUGE Rocky Hill serves as green. Avoid right side as very elevated putt. Hole 6 - “Excalibur” Green looking back to tees. Hole 8 - “1140” - Green. Memorial Wall.
United States/Iowa/Dexter

Happy Acres

Dexter, Iowa

4.7

(91 ratings)
3h 8m

Est. time

2.6mi

Est. length

Very hilly

Elevation

Moderate

Very hard

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Before you go
Other fees
Parking lot by hole 1. Love the course? Please consider donating. Design and course maintenance is expensive. venmo @brandon-sachwitz
Limited access
Residents of the lake or anyone that is invited or known by residents. contact course manager for invites. Keep look out for tournaments and come enjoy the course.
Schedule before playing
Good conditions
3 days ago

About the course

Diamondhead Lake in Dexter Iowa used to boast an 18 hole championship level golf course back in the 1970’s and 80’s. However, since the spring of 2021 it’s been transformed into a championship level disc golf course. The course starts out with a couple of tight technical shots and then kicks back into the fields for some distance where you can let em rip. Getting out of here with par should feel like a big win! Plenty of par 4’s and holes to score on, as well as some birdieable par 3’s. Water hazards and unique greens make for an interesting and challenging round. Temp signs are up. Still a work in progress but we'd love to hear your feedback. This course will only continue to improve over time, and will host some amazing tournaments. Contact us to come play a round 🤙
20 holes
Concrete Tees
Prodigy Pro Light, Pro Basket Targets
Mixed use
Private land
No dogs allowed
Cart friendly
No drinking water available
Restroom available
Restroom available at Hole 1 and at in between Holes 7 & 8.
Stroller friendly

Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility

Contact either Brandon @ 515-478-5012, Andy @ 515-991-0908, or Adam @ 515-339-9649

Established in 2025

Course designers

Richard PetersInitial design

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Course traffic - Players usually spend 3.5 hours here.

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Contact

Brandon Sachwitz

[email protected]

Reviews

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Upkeep
4.8
Shot variety/design
4.8
Tee areas
4.7
Signage/wayfinding
4.4
Amenities
4.0
Scenery/views
4.7
jprings

@jprings

3

Tough play but gives you a challenge. Lots of tight lies with skill shots and bring your arm there's some beefy shots out there. Nice mix of woods and open shots. They've done a ton of work since its inception. Great course!

undertheblood

@undertheblood

49

So much work has gone into this course in the last year. It's unrecognizable from its former state. It is clearly a top five course in the state with challenges for all skill levels and a wide variety of shots with beautiful scenery and fantastic amenities. With the promise of new baskets arriving this coming season, there is nothing holding this course back from anyone's must hit list.

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How do I get to Happy Acres?
You can get directions to Happy Acres by clicking Get Directions, which will open your device's map application with the disc golf course location. The disc golf course is located at 41.55937778876037, -94.26504283349192 in Dexter, Iowa.
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at Happy Acres?
Happy Acres is free to play! Just show up and enjoy the disc golf course. Note: Parking lot by hole 1. Love the course? Please consider donating. Design and course maintenance is expensive. venmo @brandon-sachwitz
What is the difficulty and length of Happy Acres?
Happy Acres has 20 disc golf holes and has a difficulty rating of "Moderate" and "Very hard". The typical disc golf round at Happy Acres takes about 3 hours and covers approximately 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
How highly rated is Happy Acres by the disc golf community?
Happy Acres has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 91 community reviews. This is considered an excellent course rating by the disc golf community.
What amenities are available at Happy Acres?
Happy Acres offers the following amenities: 20 disc golf holes, restrooms, cart-friendly paths, stroller-friendly paths. Restroom details: Restroom available at Hole 1 and at in between Holes 7 & 8.
When is the best time to play at Happy Acres?
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How can I record my disc golf round at Happy Acres?
You can record your disc golf round using the UDisc mobile app. If on your phone, tap the "Start a Round" button at the bottom of this page to begin navigating Happy Acres and recording your disc golf round. The app provides GPS-enabled disc golf hole maps, scorekeeping, and statistics. Upgrade to UDisc Pro for advanced features like detailed statistics and course traffic information.
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