GOLF GUIDE
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Fox Run Golf Club ready for busy season
Riverside still looks good Dodge Riverside Golf Club sure doesn’t look its age. Established in 1927, Dodge Riverside underwent an extensive facelift in 1996. The result is now an enjoyable course with mature, tree-lined fairways, a new irrigation and drainage system and a modern clubhouse. And you don’t have to drive it 300 yards to compete, as it measures just 6,400 yards from the back tees. Dodge Riverside, located at 2 Harrahs Boulevard just off Interstate 29 at Exit 53A (3284660), is run by head professional Tom Potvin, who is in his 32nd year at the course. Assistants Jeff Nielsen and Kim Mann are in their 14th and 22nd years, respectively.
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Since 1927, Dodge Riverside has offered both great golf and a spectacular view. The course superintendent is Kevin Davie. Inside the clubhouse are the pro shop and the Riverside Grille, a full-service restau-
rant and bar with spectacular views of the Missouri River and downtown Omaha. Just one-half mile from the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, it’s
also a popular stop for those who use the bike and walking trail located next to the facility. Directly across the street from Dodge Riverside is the par-3 Westwood Golf Course. It’s a great place to work on your short game or to introduce someone to the game of golf. Weekday rates at Dodge Riverside are $14 for nine holes and $21 for 18 holes to walk, and $21 for nine and $31 for 18 with a cart. Weekend rates are $16 for nine and $26 for 18 to walk, and $24 for nine and $37 for 18 to ride. At Westwood there are no carts. It’s $8 for nine holes and $11 for 18.
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With league play getting underway and more tournaments than in the past on its schedule, it’s a busy time of year at Fox Run Golf Club. But that doesn’t mean the semi-private golf facility at 3001 MacIneery Drive isn’t ready for the average golfer to stop by and play a round. The 18-hole, par-71 course measures 6,234 yards from the back tees, but four sets of tee locations make it enjoyable for golfers of any skill level. Fox Run opened in 1987 under the name Scottish Links, providing golfers links golf in a parkland setting. The course is accompanied by a driving range and practice greens for
chipping and putting. Weekday walking rates at Fox Run are $13 for nine holes and $18 for 18. With a cart, they are $20 and $30. Those same rates apply to weekends after 11 a.m. Discounted rates are available for senior (over 55) and junior (under 18) golfers. Individual and family memberships are available at Fox Run. The course is also available for special events and group outings. Fox Run offers a youth golf clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays in June. Food and drinks are available on site at The Den at Fox Run, which also offers a catering menu for special events.
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Spacious Bent Tree is the site of the Iowa Golf Association’s amateur championships this summer.
Bent Tree to host IGA championships Southwest Iowa golfers at all stages of the game are in for a treat when they set foot on Bent Tree Golf Course this season. Located four miles east of Council Bluffs at 23579 Highway 6, Bent Tree is a spacious course that will appeal to all degrees of talent. With five sets of tee boxes, the course can span over 7,000 yards in length. Players must consider wind into their playing experience as changes in elevation make the wind a huge factor. In July, Bent Tree will host the Iowa Golf Association’s state amateur championships. The event will run July 23-25 with an entry deadline of July 15. Tony Driscoll, an assistant golf professional at Bent Tree, said golf fans will be in for a treat at the tournament. Bent Tree has hosted IGA events before, but this summer will be the first time it hosts the amateur championships. “It’s the biggest event in the Iowa Golf Association,” Driscoll said. “We’ll be setting up for that, and the course will be very challenging and difficult at our 18-hole championship golf facility.” The course will be closed to the public during that event, but when it’s open, golfers will be treated to some picturesque and challenging championship links. Monday through Thursday, $42 dollars will pay for 18 holes and a cart. During weekends, the fee is $50.
Golfers can call the clubhouse (712-566-9441) to book a tee time.
“Come out and enjoy the golf course,” Driscoll said. “It’s as good as it gets.”
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1st Annual Golf Tournament
Sunday, April 25, 2010 Fox Run Golf Course Shotgun Start 1 PM | Post Dinner
All proceeds benefit Council Bluffs Jaycees projects
Four player scramble | Prizes for top teams | Closest to pin & longest drive Mulligans available | Hole in one prizes| Grand prize drawing | Other prizes Team registration includes:
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4B Sunday, April 4, 2010
Country Club a treat As the city’s only private golf course, the Council Bluffs Country Club offers a variety of options for members. The newly recarpeted clubhouse – which overlooks Lake Manawa at 4500 Piute Street – features a lounge, banquet room and pro shop. Membership includes full family privileges and allows access to the pool, tennis courts and dock, among other luxuries. But the club is perhaps most known for its championship-level 18-hole golf course, driving range and practice facilities. The course, which plays to a par of 71, measures at 6,300 yards from the back tees and 5,400 from the front. The front nine holes offer a generally more open look off the tee, with four holes that include water hazards. Trees and smaller greens characterize the back nine, which also features two ponds and holes of
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The Council Bluffs Country Club is C.B.’s only private course. a variety of lengths. The Country Club also offers seasonal pool memberships and social memberships. Other options for golfers include club fitting, lessons and tournament opportunities, as well as a junior golf program.
Prospective members who join by June 30 can take advantage of the club’s special offer of $1,000 for the year. The Council Bluffs Country Club hosted the 2006 and 2007 Metro Omaha Championship. For more information call (712) 366-0525.
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Shoreline Golf Course offers scenic challenge for players Shoreline Golf Course is the place to be for anyone looking to blend a quality golf setting with convenient location. The par-72, 18-hole course boasts scenic golf on the edge of Carter Lake, while sitting only a few minutes away from downtown Omaha, Epply Airfield and numerous Council Bluffs casinos. It’s signature hole, No. 13, is a 365-yard dogleg left challenge that tempts golfers to try hitting over the lake. The course also hosts regular leagues and tournaments. Further, it offers a variety of services to any group of 16 or more ready for a golf outing. Rates vary depending on age and time of day, but an 18hole weekday round with a cart is $31. An individual unlimited season pass with a cart is $899, not including tax. Golfers can also sign up online
SOUTHWEST IOWA’S GOLF COURSES If you’re looking for a little break from your regular course, there are a number of high-quality golfing experiences out there for a fraction of a tank of gas. Here’s a look at some of the golf courses around southwest Iowa: American Legion Country Club: This 18-hole public course at 1800 S. Elm St. in Shenandoah opened in 1947 and is managed by Duke Newmann. It’s 5,803 yards in length with a par of 70. Phone number is (712) 246-3308. Avoca Golf Course: This scenic 9-hole, par-36 course is 3,147 yards from the back tees and opened in 1975. It’s located at 1701 N. Willow St. in Avoca and the phone number is (712) 343-6979. General manager is Larry Tiarks. Dunlap Golf Club: Located just off Highway 30 at 507 S. 10th St., this 9-hole course is 2,814 yards from the longest tees and is a par 36. Built in 1931, it has held up well over the years and Karol Murphy is the current course superintendent. Phone number is (712) 643-5945. Fairview Country Club: This course has long been an area favorite. Located just south of Malvern at 61453 315th St., the 9-hole course opened in 1920 and has reasonable daily rates and membership fees. Phone number is (712) 624-8557. Glenwood Country Club: This 9-hole public golf course at 57073 240th St. is a par 35 and is 2,776 yards in length. It opened in 1964. Phone number is (712) 527-9798. Logan-Missouri Valley Country Club: Located between the two towns at 2455 Hwy 30, this 9-hole, par-36 course covering 2,915 yards opened in 1949 and is now managed by Heath Hack. Phone number is (712) 6443050. Oakland Country Club: This 9-hole public course located at 714 N. Highway St. is another layout in which you don’t need to be a long hitter to be successful. Covering 2,418 yards from the longest tees for a par of 34, it opened in 1969 and is managed by Rachael Scott. Phone number is (712) 482-6614. Quail Run Golf Course: Located just west of Neola at 29512 285th St., this attractive 9-hole course has a par of 36 and opened in 1995. It has a driving range and practice green. Dawn Kuster is the
manager, and the phone number is (712) 485-2266. Shadow Valley Golf Course: Located at 1930 Par Lane on the southwest edge of Woodbine, it’s one of the area’s newer courses, opening in 1998. It’s now managed by Roger Melby. The 9-hole course is a par 36 and measures 3,081 yards from the longest tees. Phone number is (712) 647-3442. Shelby County Golf
Course: Located at 1243 1600th St. a few miles north of Harlan, this 9-hole course is a par 35 and stretches 3,109 yards. It opened in 1975. Phone number is (712) 627-4224. Treynor Recreation Area: This 9-hole course at 208 Buck St. on the east edge of town is another good value. The 9-hole course is 2,966 yards in length with a par of 36. It opened in 1964 and is now
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for tee times at www.golfshoreline.com, with some days and times coming with discounts. Shoreline also boasts a driving range and pro shop. In addition to the golf, Shoreline has a newly remod-
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