Bos Landen Golf Resort

Pella is one of those Iowa towns with a distinct identity — a strong Dutch heritage, tulip festivals, and a tidy civic pride that sets it apart from the surrounding farmland. Bos Landen Golf Resort sits within that character, its name itself a nod to the region's Dutch roots ("bos landen" translates roughly to "forest lands"), and the course delivers on that promise with tree-lined corridors that feel notably lush against the open central Iowa landscape.

The resort designation suggests an experience designed to go beyond a quick round — lodging, amenities, and a layout built to give visiting golfers a reason to stay. Central Iowa isn't a traditional golf destination, but courses like Bos Landen have worked to make the region worth a detour, offering a level of conditioning and presentation that competes with destinations in more celebrated golf markets.

Iowa golf plays firm and fast when the summer heat sets in, and the wooded setting here provides both shade and strategic framing. Expect a course that rewards shot-shaping over raw distance, where placement off the tee matters more than power.