There are 5 golf courses in Waterloo, Iowa and 3 are municipal courses. There are also another 12 golf courses within 20 miles of Waterloo, including 8 public, 3 municipal and 1 private courses. The oldest course in the Waterloo area is the Red Carpet Golf which was designed by Tom Bendelow and opened in 1903. The longest course is South Hills Golf Course, which is 6,950 yards. Gates Park Course is rated the best course near Waterloo.