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The Legacy Golf Club, founded by Matt Manning and his family, was their second public golf course project in central Iowa, highlighting a lasting commitment to accessible championship golf.
Matt Manning is a golf course architect and developer known for his contributions to public golf in central Iowa. Together with his family, Manning founded The Legacy Golf Club, an 18-hole championship public course just south of Des Moines. The club, which opened on May 23, 2002, was the second public golf course project led by the Manning family. Designed in collaboration with Golfscapes, Inc. and architect Jeffrey D. Brauer, The Legacy is praised for its manicured bentgrass fairways, forgiving layout, and strategic design which offers challenges for experienced players while remaining accessible for golfers of all skill levels. Manning has emphasized providing excellent customer service and value, underpinning the mission of The Legacy Golf Club. Key amenities include a full practice facility with an indoor learning center, Visage GPS-equipped carts, and scenic event spaces. Through his work, Manning has helped elevate the standards for public golf courses and fostered a welcoming golf community in Iowa.
