Hello everyone,
Great Plains Golf Club is hoping to do a weekend of golf in Eastern Iowa and want to get some feedback. We haven’t had an opportunity to head out east yet, and after a fun discussion at this past year’s Butter Cow, found there might be some interest in that.
This weekend is not so much about the Roost itself and we’re hoping to possibly attract Wisconsin and Illinois guys as well if possible. The tentative weekend would be EDIT DUE TO MOTHER’S DAY Saturday and Sunday May 17-18, but those dates are not set in stone yet.
After the conversation at the Butter Cow, we definitely want to include the sand greens of Wellman Golf Course. That is absolutely going to be a part of the slate.
The idea would be an afternoon round or rounds on Saturday and a morning round on Sunday to allow for travel time for everyone coming in. Both rounds are separate to each other so if you are only able to participate one day, that’s completely fine. Formats are TBD, and while its not strictly a Roost event, GPGC points will be awarded to members as well.
We are looking for feedback for what other course to include for this weekend. We’re currently looking in the Iowa City area with Wellman being just southwest of Iowa City, and I’ve included a poll below to see which of three courses we might be most interested in as a starting point. If it looks like we’re going to have more interest from Wisconsin or Illinois, we can look at courses closer to the Quad Cities as options as well.
I’m including prices from last year as a reference if that is a factor. We’re hoping to start getting things ironed out soon, so if you have interest in coming out and playing some golf, give us your input in the poll below. Plans are still very flexible, and any ideas are welcome.
2024 Prices without Tax (walking/riding)
Blue Top Ridge ($99 riding only)
Finkbine ($62/$80)
Brown Deer ($41/$64)
Saddleback ($43/$65)
- Blue Top Ridge (in Riverside)
- Finkbine (Iowa City)
- Brown Deer (Coralville)
- Saddleback Ridge (Solon)