Iowa, United States
The daily-fee Finkbine golf course at the University of Iowa takes its name from the man who donated the land to the university. Robert Bruce Harris originally laid out the course in 1953, which was later remodeled by his assistant, Dick Nugent.
Iowa 52246, United States
The daily-fee Finkbine golf course at the University of Iowa takes its name from the man who donated the land to the university. Robert Bruce Harris originally laid out the course in 1953, which was later remodeled by his assistant, Dick Nugent.
5
Finkbine is an absolute gem in my opinion.
The fairways are playable and fair, but well-placed bunkering makes the golfer think about where they want to be off of the tee. The greens roll incredibly true but they can be unfair in spots. The old-school slopes combined with new-school green speeds were unplayable at times.
The only hole I found that wasn't interesting or thought-provoking was 13. The double greens and tees are unique, but the strategy of the holes overall didn't do too much for me.
They're apparently starting a renovation next year, hopefully they address the green speeds without losing their character!
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