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how did finkbine golf course get its name?

by Elaina Lubowitz III Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Finkbine Golf Course opened in 1955 and was named for W.O. Finkbine, who donated the land to the University of Iowa. In 1956, the previous 5,526 square-foot clubhouse was built and was demolished in February 2020.

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Who owns Finkbine Golf Course?

Finkbine Golf Course is owned by the University of Iowa’s Athletic Department and is named after W.O. Finkbine, who donated the land to the University of Iowa. Finkbine Golf Course is managed by Troon Golf.

What is the hole in Finkbine?

Finkbine features Bentgrass greens, tees, and tree-lined fairways, 62 well-manicured sand traps and a signature hole (the par-3, 13 th) that offers a double green with a tee shot over the lone water feature on the course.

Vanessa Miller

I cover higher education for The Gazette, including Iowa's public universities, community colleges, and private institutions.

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