Five Iowa public golf courses ranked among America's best by Golfweek
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:51 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Golfweek has published its rankings of the best public-access golf courses in the United States, listing five from Iowa. The courses recognized include Spirit Hollow in Burlington, Blue Top Ridge in Riverside, Bent Tree in Council Bluffs, Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City, and Finkbine in Iowa City. These rankings are based on input from over 800 raters and consider factors such as design integrity and course conditions., the Tournament Club of Iowa has undergone significant renovations recently, while the University of Iowa is also planning major upgrades to Finkbine Golf Course.
- •Golfweek ranks 750 public-access golf courses nationwide.
- •Iowa courses have been listed since 2023.
- •Major renovations are underway at Tournament Club of Iowa.
- •University of Iowa plans upgrades to Finkbine Golf Course.
- •Ranking factors include design integrity and ecology.
- 10:51 AMYahoo Sports — Golfweek lists 5 Iowa public golf courses among the best in America
"Recently, Golfweek released its rankings of the best public-access golf courses in the country. These five in Iowa made the list.
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