Why play golf at Cedar Rapids municipal golf course?
The “Crown Jewel” of the Cedar Rapids municipal golf courses is appreciated by every golfer for its historical charm and contemporary design ensuring enjoyment for all. Exclusive TITLEIST pro shop for golf balls and club fittings. Private golf lessons by Mark McMahon, PGA, are available.
Which Cedar Rapids golf courses have the oldest courses?
Private golf lessons by Mark McMahon, PGA, are available. Ellis Golf Course's first 9-hole course was opened for play in 1919, with the back nine added in 1948-49. The original designer was William Langford. This Cedar Rapids golf course is one of the oldest and most challenging courses in the state.
Do you have a pro shop at Ellis golf course?
Exclusive TITLEIST pro shop for golf balls and club fittings. Private golf lessons by Mark McMahon, PGA, are available. Ellis Golf Course's first 9-hole course was opened for play in 1919, with the back nine added in 1948-49. The original designer was William Langford.
What are the best 9-hole golf courses in Iowa?
Ellis Golf Course's first 9-hole course was opened for play in 1919, with the back nine added in 1948-49. The original designer was William Langford. This Cedar Rapids golf course is one of the oldest and most challenging courses in the state. The front nine features holes with large elevated greens.
What is on the back nine of the golf course?
Wildlife will usually be seen on the 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 now overlooks the course from INSIDE the clubhouse.
When was the first 9 hole course opened?
Call 319-286-5589 or email [email protected]. History. Ellis Golf Course's first 9-hole course was opened for play in 1919, with the back nine added in 1948-49. The original designer was William Langford.
When did the Hacker Golf League start?
posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The Hacker Golf League traces its origin back to the early 1980s as the Satellite Tour golf league at St Andrews golf club. In 2004 the Satellite Tour golf league split, the majority of the members forming the Hacker golf league playing the Cedar Rapids city golf courses.
What is hacker golf?
The Hacker golf league is a mixed gender, individual score (handicapped based) nine-hole weekly golf league. The league plays in a rotation around the Cedar Rapids public courses on a schedule determined by the league scorekeeper. Each week there is a designated course as defined by the schedule.