The Tournament Club of Iowa features a championship 18 hole course designed by PGA great Arnold Palmer The course opened in June 2003 and is laid out over a wide area with no two holes in close proximity This gives the golfer the impression of being totally secluded in the Iowa wilderness The wide rolling fairways are tree lined and highlighted by hills bluffs ravines valleys and mature trees Large undulating greens give a stadium like impression and can be a challenge to putt Water comes into play on a number of holes and bunkering is adequate The course at the Tournament Club of Iowa is touted as having the best collection of par 3 s anywhere involving water hazards dramatic elevation changes and forced carries Although this course is part of a residential development houses are not visible during play The course plays from 5,039 to 7,043 and offers four sets of tees to challenge a variety of handicaps For additional information call the pro shop at 515 984 9440 or visit the club online at www tcofiowa com