Ellis gold course I think it's the best public golf course in the Cedar Rapids area, Nice views,…read moregood greens, well maintained course. There is a few water hazards, and can be a challenge for the begineer.

Since my initial review, new owners have taken over this golf course. They have expanded the…read morekitchen, remodeled the clubhouse and pro shop, while retaining their exceptional greenskeeper and course staff! Still a great deal for your golfing dollar, with the greatest views in Iowa golf!

Great track. Played today and the greens were rolling great even this late in the season. No sand…read morebut that doesn't bother me a bit. Nice spread on the tees so everyone can dial in their preferred yardage. Check it out. I think you'll be pleased.

I am coming back in the summer ! We enjoyed the golf, 9 holes. I left a few balls behind hidden by…read moreleaves, but I think I found as many as I lost!

"Beautiful course, great event space, and excellent staff. Lake MacBride Golf Events Center is a…read morehidden gem in the area."

Greens are in great shape. Smooth roll. Friendly staff. Very challenging but good course. I will be…read moreback.

Rude staff, when we went in to clubhouse they just looked at us and continued on with their side…read moreconversation when stated we wanted to set up tee time we were told that wasn't going to happen and that they had a tournament, which was not listed on their website, Facebook or any flyers around the clubhouse overall poor service and rude people. would not recommend coming here.

This place is a free for all. If you like to golf on top of other groups, in a tank top, drink a…read morelot and listen to your music loud while playing on a course where balls are flying everywhere. You'd love it here.

It's Minigolf. But boring. Unimaginative holes. Blah scenery. Etc…read more We've looked for better / more interesting

Love the golf course and the clubhouse. All of the employees are awesome. Really enjoy the Hawkeye…read moreget togethers to watch the games. Overall an awesome experience.

One of the best small town 18 hole courses you will find in eastern Iowa. Clubhouse has great food…read moreand staff is friendly. Has a golf simulator for the winter months.

Arguably the best course in the Iowa City area. I have been here a couple of times, and have…read moreenjoyed it for the most part. Here are my thoughts: Clubhouse: Nice. Nothing to write home about, but decent enough. It looks like they have started to cater to banquets/weddings/etc. Smart move as the view out the back of the clubhouse is awesome. Pro shop is on the smaller side and it shares space with the snack bar. Lots or apparel, but not much in the way of equipment to check out. Driving Range: Yes, located a short drive in the golf cart away from the course. While I would have liked it closer to the course and pro shop, there just isn't room to do so. Practice Green: In a word, huge. This green could easily accommodate 10+ players at one time on it. Huge undulation in the middle of it. Really is one of the nicer practice greens I have putted on. Roll was true to the course as well, which is a huge plus for me. Course: As stated before, if you do not have your best game going, you will get killed out here. I really wish courses would make golfers carry a handicap card and then make them go off of appropriate tee boxes. I hate watching a bunch of hacks play from the blacks because they think they have to. The colors are not gender specific people! Get over it. That said, I'm a 9 handicap, played from the blues and wished I had played from the whites. Some things I could control, while others I couldn't (like losing 4 balls that were hit in the middle of the fairway because the leaf cover was so bad. The overall course condition on the day we played, I would grade as average to poor, but you definitely can see the potential in the course if you were to play it say in June. Fairways were wet and soggy, but in decent shape. Greens were in good shape, but the leaf cover was crippling on a couple of holes. Water stations frequently and bathrooms once each 9. My biggest complaint is with the GPS though. For a course this nice, they do a disservice to themselves with the GPS they offer. Only gives you front, middle and back of green distances. How about distances to hazards, bunkers, water, etc? The way this course is set up, those distances are a must! Staff: Pro Shop was nice, snack bar girl was nice, Starter was nice. Would have been nice to see a ranger out on the course (had one group holding up play), and really think they need a bag boy on 18 to offer to clean clubs upon our return. Food: Basic food and snacks. Prices decent. Overall: While I have not played all the courses in the Iowa City area, I know a good golf course when I see it. I think this can be beat, but not many courses are going to be better than this in this area. And to be able to play it for $46 is frankly, a steal. I would really like to see this course in the middle of the summer to see how great it probably is. Based on what I've seen though, I'll take it.

I called in to add my wife to the round my friend scheduled and was not told of a cancellation fee…read moreby the employee assisting me. My wife ended up not playing due to rain and our infant son. As he was going to ride with us. Unfortunately got charged an extra round due to their cancellation policy. Discussed with the golf club employee and he said no refunds/weather cancellations and to talk to the course manager. Tried to talk to the course manager regarding refunding the extra charge and was never contacted back after 4 days. Left a note with an employee the day of, called both courses he works at, and emailed him, with no response to any of the above. Apparently do not expect to get any communication from the manager and ensure you don't have a cancellation or you'll have to eat an extra $80. Even during downpour rain for half of your front nine! Beautiful course but we won't be going back. Very unfortunate experience.