About this course
Big Rock Country Club was founded in 1966 and expanded to an 18-hole course in 2002 [1](https://uiupeacocks.com/sports/2010/7/21/Big%20Rock%20Country%20Club.aspx#:~:text=The%20course%20was%20expanded,Spring%20of%201932). The front nine offers an open layout along the Volga River, while the back nine features hilly terrain and views of the Upper Iowa University campus [1](https://uiupeacocks.com/sports/2010/7/21/Big%20Rock%20Country%20Club.aspx#:~:text=The%20front%20nine,University%20campus). An investment group took ownership in 2021 to revitalize the facility [3](https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/waverly_newspapers/revitalizing-big-rock-country-club-golf-course-shows-local-business-people-s-commitment-to-the/article_f84b8cf0-fcdd-11ee-bf71-af54289e2585.html#:~:text=took%20ownership%20of,deteriorated).
Type
Parkland
Region
Midwest
Holes
18
Par
72
LooperScore
67.0
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Design & architects
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Gates Park Golf Course
Waterloo, IA · 35 mi away
Gates Park Golf Course is a municipal facility in Waterloo that was established in 1928 [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=Gates%20Park%20%28established%20in%201928%29). The 18-hole regulation course features rolling terrain and wide open spaces interlaced with mature oak and maple trees [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=offers%20wide%20open%20spaces%20interlaced%20with%20groves%20of%20mature%20oak%20and%20maple%20trees). The par-72 layout measures 6,839 yards from the blue tees and includes two ponds that support local wildlife [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=measures%206%2C839%20from%20the%20longest%20tees). The facility provides a practice putting green and three flag positions on each green to indicate pin placement [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=Blue%20Flag%20%3D%20Back%20Green). The course is a member of the Iowa Golf Trail and serves as a popular destination for recreational rounds and local outings [5](https://www.iowagolf.com/golfcourses/gates-park-golf-course #:~:text=Golf%20Trail%20Member).
Prairie Links Golf Course
Waverly, IA · 36 mi away
Prairie Links Golf Course is a semi-private 18-hole facility in Waverly that opened in 1999. Designed by Pat Weiss, the par-72 layout features spacious watered fairways and large elevated greens [2](https://www.prairielinksgolf.com/ #:~:text=Professionally%20designed%20and%20built%2C%20Prairie%20Links%20Golf%20Course%20offers%2018%20holes%20of%20challenging%20golf%20to%20all%20skill%20levels). The course spans approximately 6,495 yards and has been recognized for its fast greens and excellent conditions [5](https://www.hole19golf.com/courses/prairie-links-golf #:~:text=Prairie%20Links%20Golf%20in%20Waverly%2C%20Iowa%20%E2%80%94%20ranked%20%231%20in%20the%20state%20in%202017%20%26%202018). Amenities at the site include an indoor golf simulator, a pro shop, and a clubhouse with the Prairie Patio & Grill [5](https://www.hole19golf.com/courses/prairie-links-golf #:~:text=The%20clubhouse%20includes%20the%20Prairie%20Patio%20%26%20Grill). The facility also features a pool with zero-entry access and a kid's splash pad for members and guests [5](https://www.hole19golf.com/courses/prairie-links-golf #:~:text=Additional%20amenities%20include%20locker%20rooms%2C%20banquet%20rooms%2C%20an%20indoor%20golf%20simulator%2C%20and%20a%20pool%20with%20zero%2Dentry%20access).
Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course
Waterloo, IA · 39 mi away
Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course, formerly known as Byrnes Park, is a public facility in Waterloo. The course features a ninth-hole pond island that historically displayed a prominent American flag. It is part of the Waterloo Leisure Services department and is a staple for local golfers.
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