Robert Johnstone

San Francisco, CA

Presidio Golf Course sits inside the Presidio of San Francisco, a national park a short drive from downtown, with fairways lined by mature eucalyptus and Monterey pine that were planted not long after the course was built. The land began as an Army post course in 1895 and was expanded to eighteen holes in 1910, with a 1920 redesign by the London firm of Fowler and Simpson adding length and an irrigation system. The layout climbs and falls through the Presidio's hills, giving several holes noticeable elevation change and views toward the surrounding forest and city. Fairways are tighter than many modern public courses and bunkers are placed to punish loose tee shots. The course opened to public play in 1995 after decades as a military and private club facility; a new clubhouse followed in 1999. It remains open daily to any golfer, with a practice range, restaurant, and pro shop at 300 Finley Road near the Arguello Gate.

Des Moines, IA

Copper Creek Golf Course in Pleasant Hill features rolling hills and dramatic elevation changes across its 18 hole layout. Designed by Hubbell Homes, the par 71 course spans 6,338 yards from the championship tees. The facility includes a driving range, practice green, and a full service restaurant and bar. Golfers encounter multiple water hazards and well manicured bent grass greens throughout the round.

North Liberty, IA

Quail Creek opened in 1969 as a nine-hole course designed by Robert Johnstone [3](https://www.iowagolf.com/golfcourses/11722#:~:text=opened%20in%201969,Robert%20Johnstone). The par 36 facility features a dogleg left on the first hole and a stream that cuts across the green [2](https://www.thegazette.com/archives/weekday-golf-a-pleasure-at-quail-creek/article_1627a8ba-b3ce-586d-bd8f-931af7527fd5.html#:~:text=dogleg%20left,green). Hole 7 is a par 3 that requires a carry over water [2](https://www.thegazette.com/archives/weekday-golf-a-pleasure-at-quail-creek/article_1627a8ba-b3ce-586d-bd8f-931af7527fd5.html#:~:text=Hole%207,water). The course is located in a high-traffic area near Cedar Rapids and Iowa City [2](https://www.thegazette.com/archives/weekday-golf-a-pleasure-at-quail-creek/article_1627a8ba-b3ce-586d-bd8f-931af7527fd5.html#:~:text=high-traffic%20area,Iowa%20City).