“Brown Deer Golf Club is Coralville’s beautiful 18-hole public golf course. From the bent grass tees and fairways to the spacious arts and craft style clubhouse, guests are sure to take notice of what makes Brown Deer Golf Club an award-winning destination. With one of the largest clubhouses in eastern Iowa, Brown Deer offers many amenities. Brown Deer Golf Club was annually voted “Best in the Corridor” by the Corridor Business Journal and Iowa City Press Citizen Best of Polls from 2007 through 2010.” [More... | Facebook]
“Finkbine Golf Course is the University of Iowa Department of Athletics championship golf course and is home to the Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Teams. Named for W.O. Finkbine, who donated the land to The University of Iowa, this scenic golf course, from the championship tee, stretches over 7100 yards of rolling Iowa terrain, and plays to a par 72 with a USGA course rating of 74.1 and slope rating of 132. Finkbine has been the home to numerous NCAA tournaments plus the Amana VIP Classic, and 1991 Hogan Tour, and 1992 and 1993 Nike Tour Hawkeye Classic tournaments, and is the home course for the Hawkeye Men’s and Women’s golf teams.” [More... | Facebook]
“Saddleback Ridge Golf Course opened to the public for daily-fee play in May of 2000. This links style lay-out features many wide spacious fairways, large undulating putting surfaces, and multiple tee complexes on each hole to satisfy all golfers regardless of skill level. This par 72 hole lay-out measures 6615 yards from the blue championship tees and offers some spectacular views of the surrounding area. The Saddleback Ridge practice facilities include a modern, full length driving range, complete with all natural turf hitting areas, multiple targets and irrigated landing areas. A 7,000 sq. foot practice green allows golfers an area to hone their short game skills or to just take a few putts before heading out for a round of golf. An additional interesting feature of Saddleback Ridge is that both the front and back nine’s each feature 3 par 5′s, 3 par 4′s and 3 par 3′s. The Clubhouse at Saddleback Ridge is a great place to relax after a round of golf with your friends and playing partners. The menu features a wide variety of snacks, and a selection of sandwiches to satisfy all appetites, as well as a nice selection of refreshing beverages to complete your afternoon of golf and fun.” [More...]
“Arie and Toni Kroeze started Pleasant Valley in 1952 in Iowa City, Iowa. Some major expansions happened in the 1980′s at Pleasant Valley. A full service flower shoppe was added to the garden center and an 18-hole public golf course was developed, built and opened. These additions were natural tie-ins to what Pleasant Valley is all about….the enrichment of your enviroment with plants and all that compliments them. Since 1998, Aleda Kroeze Feuerbach, her husband, Kerry, and their children are now carrying on the tradition of growing and beautifying the area since 1952.” [More... | Facebook]
“Quail Creek is a beautiful 9 hole public golf course conveniently located right off of Hwy. 965 on the south end of North Liberty. Includes driving range & practice green. SNACK BAR…hot dogs, microwave sandwiches, chips, nuts, candy bars, soda, etc. Beer & Hard lemonade…sorry no liquor. General Manger, Ted Lewis, PGA Professional.” [More on Facebook...]
“The Blue Top Ridge Golf Course at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort™ will make any golfer feel like a champion. After all, it was designed by Rees Jones, a designer of championship golf courses. Jones adds this outstanding 18-hole course to his list of more than 100 courses, including seven U.S. Open venues, five PGA courses and three Ryder Cup sites. Spanning over 7,400 yards, Riverside’s world-class golf course offers players breathtaking vistas overlooking two rivers, man made lakes and diverse terrain. It all adds up to a one-of-a-kind golfing experience for beginners and pros alike.
Complementing this awesome golf course is a full-service golf clubhouse, a pro shop, and teaching and practice facilities. For more information or to schedule your tee time, call 877.677.3456.” [More... | Facebook]
“Hi Point Golf Course, established in 1964, is proud to provide an exceptional golf experience to our customers at an affordable price. Hi Point has been family-run for three generations, and strives to maintain a first class public course for golfers of all skill levels. Rurally located two miles east of Iowa City, Hi Point is a scenic 18 hole, par 70 course.” [More...]
“On July 4, 1962, the first round was played at the newly constructed Twin Pines Golf Course as an 18-hole facility. In June, 1964, the switch was thrown to light the 3,012 yard back nine of Twin Pines and played the first rounds under lights until 1995, when the cost to upgrade was insurmountable. This convenient setting is just off the interstate and supplies golfers with an enjoyable round of golf on one of the busiest courses in Eastern Iowa. The wide fairways and lush greens have made this one of Iowa’s most popular golf courses. The course is enjoyed by people of every age and ability. Juniors, Seniors, Beginners and Families will enjoy the Twin Pines layout. Twin Pines is easy to walk, though a full fleet of carts are available. The Twin Pines layout is also popular for corporate outings where many of the participants do not regularly golf.” [More... | Facebook]
“Squaw Creek Golf Course construction was started in early 1966 and opened the spring of 1968. This 18-hole championship course offers golfers a wide variety of holes. This course is very challenging for the advanced player offering length, hazards, and trees. Yet, it is still very enjoyable to play for those of average ability. The location, just outside of Marion and next to Squaw Creek Park provides the course with a beautiful setting with golfers often seeing white tail deer, fox, possum and other wildlife. Gardner is the perfect golf course for your next golf outing or family reunion! On September 8, 1999, the City Council of the City of Cedar Rapids renamed Squaw Creek Golf Course to the Donald K. Gardner Golf Course in memory of the former Parks and Public Property Commissioner. Donald K. Gardner served the Cedar Rapids Parks Department from 1944 to 1969 and was appointed to complete the term as Commissioner of Parks and Public Property in 1956 and continued that position for 13 years.” [More... | Facebook]
“Jones Park Golf Course opened for play in 1959 as a 9-hole facility set on the
southwest side of Cedar Rapids. This course is close to the interstate and
convenient to reach. The 9-hole facility continued until the spring of 2000, when
the course was closed for the Master Plan Renovation. Lohmann Golf Design
and The Bruce Company turned the course into an 18-hole course with 20 sand bunkers and 11 ponds. The 18-hole course was officially opened to the public May 24, 2001. It officially reopened from the historic flood of 2008 on May 22, 2009. By utilizing 10 minute tee times our average round at Jones is now at under 4 hours! Jones Memorial Park in southwest Cedar Rapids was named after Richard C. Jones, a former Parks Commissioner.” [More...]
“Ellis Golf Course‘s first 9-hole course was opened for play in the early twenties with the back nine added in 1948-49. Ellis is one of the oldest and most challenging courses in the state. The front nine features holes with large elevated greens. The back nine is fully wooded with tight undulating holes that are quite scenic. The layout will demand every club in your bag and is a real pleasure to play. Wildlife will usually be seen on our back nine including white tail deer, fox, heron and an occasional eagle. In 2001, after a donation from an anonymous golfer, a wood sculpture of Payne Stewart was completed. The unique sculpture sits overlooking the 9th green near the clubhouse. The Bruce Company of Wisconsin Incorporated from Middleton, Wisconsin completed renovations of Ellis Park Golf Course in 2003. The scenic back nine now has continuous cart paths and is easier to walk for the fitness enthusiast.” [More... | Facebook]
