Michael J. Benkusky

Denison, IA

Majestic Hills Golf Course, formerly known as Denison Country Club, opened as a nine-hole layout in 1940 [4](https://foretee.com/courses/iowa/denison/usa/majestic-hills-golf-course/5106 #:~:text=The%20course%20first%20opened%20for%20play%20in%201940). The Denison facility was expanded to 18 holes in 2000 under the design of architect Marty Johnson [4](https://foretee.com/courses/iowa/denison/usa/majestic-hills-golf-course/5106 #:~:text=expansion%20architect%20was%20Marty%20Johnson). The championship course features rolling terrain with significant elevation changes and multi-level greens [2](https://majestichillsgolf.com/ #:~:text=dynamic%2018%2Dhole%20Championship%20course%20with%20elevation%20changes%2C%20multi%2Dlevel%20greens). Four sets of tees provide yardages ranging from 5,072 to over 6,400 yards, accommodating golfers of all skill levels [2](https://majestichillsgolf.com/ #:~:text=four%20sets%20of%20tees%20with%20yardages%20ranging%20between%205%2C072%20%E2%80%93%206%2C417%20yards). The hilly layout is spread across a former farm site, with mature trees strategically placed along the fairways [4](https://www.golfdavenport.com/emeis-golf-course/ #:~:text=stately%20grandeur%20of%20maturity%20to%20its%20hundreds%20of%20trees).

Altoona, IA

Terrace Hills was founded in 1964 and features an 18-hole championship course in a rolling landscape [4](https://iowagolf.org/dir-terrace-hills-gc/#:~:text=founded%20in%201964,rolling%20landscape). The City of Altoona purchased the facility in 2019, leading to major renovations including a new driving range and an 18-hole miniature golf course [3](https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2020/05/07/terrace-hills-golf-course-altoona-iowa-mini-golf-hole-construction-june-open/3044122001/#:~:text=purchased%20in%202019,mini-golf). The clubhouse provides space for weddings and large events [3](https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2020/05/07/terrace-hills-golf-course-altoona-iowa-mini-golf-hole-construction-june-open/3044122001/#:~:text=clubhouse,events).