Full disclosure -- I am very biased when it comes to opinions on Brown Deer. I tend to be very…read moreromantic about this course since it is where I fell in love with the game of golf. As a late adopter of the game, I played my first ever round of golf around 2 years ago as a 24 year old at this course, and I have been absolutely addicted to the ruthlessly challenging, yet infinitely rewarding journey that is golf. While Brown Deer isn't the nicest course I have played during my short career, I still love to play 18 here whenever I get the chance. My wife, father-in-law, and I played here last on the final day of the 2025 season. Can't wait to come back in a few weeks!!!

Good course. Definitely on the short end of things, but…read morestaff is great, and 17/18 greens were in fantastic condition a few weeks back when I played. Pretty easy setup for high level amateurs, but very fair. Make sure you're hitting the greens in the right spots, or your score will tally up. Played pretty well and shot 68 (-3), and left a few out there. If you are someone who averages 285+ off the tee, you'll be hitting wedges into a lot of holes. Par 5's play longer than the card says!

Genuinely can't believe what went on today. Me and my foursome were definitely quite a bit behind…read morepace, probably 15 min. Next thing you know the Marshall pulls up in his side-by-side and lets us know that it's cart path only. No signs, no alerts from the cart and yet we still decided to be respectful. We then said "sorry about that sir we'll make sure to speed up and get on the cart path". He then runs my golf ball over, that thing went so far in the dirt I could barely see it. So I said what was that for, in an aggressive tone, and then he says "then get the F*** off my course if you have a problem". Overall, not a good experience. Great course but that Marshall really just ruined everything for us.

Fun place to golf. Super open so you can rip your driver. Rate of play is slow. service is decent…read moredrinks are cold. Take your time and enjoy the corse. Golfed here a couple time with friends that live in the area.

Made my way to the new Xgolf facility in Coralville and talk about state of the art. The most…read morecomplete simulator in the area. Ball speed, clubhead speed, shot tracer, and a terrific selection of reknown courses makes this the place to work on your golf game when theres 22" of snow on the ground. Plenty of cold beverages and good food from a attentive staff, this is great venue for corridor golfers. I'm working on getting them to stock PBR, it will then become the ultimate Winter golf venue...

My family and I have brought our business to them for a long time and they are always great…read more Whether it's buying new clubs, regripping or just wanting to hit whatever clubs I feel like it's always a good time! Definitely recommend going there just for being able to hit well priced used clubs off of a simulator.

Bruce and employees were amazing. I'm a beginner, and I don't know much about differences between…read morebrands and quality of golf items. They made sure I was getting what I needed. Very nice and kind people working here! Definitely recommend it to anyone!!

After the recent frigid cold weather, my friends and I welcomed the heat wave of 40 degrees with…read morewalk across the bridge after parking at the Iowa Power River parking lot. This was my second visit to the walking path. I was reintroduced to Mr Dragonfly, so named by my little friend Micah. We followed the one path to a dead end. From that point, we looked across the river and noticed all the interesting houses along Rocky Shore Road. The best part of the stroll was our discovery of the golf disc course. For my friend and his son, this was a treat to watch folks launch their discs to the target! Is it a hidden gem in Coraville/IC or have I missed out on this activity last spring, summer and fall. Then again, winter hasn't deterred the locals.

This store started like thirty years ago, trying to bring mountain culture to Iowa. I'd say…read morethey've succeeded and are definitely the go-to for any outdoor retail needs in the area. They've got the big brands like: Patagonia, Marmot, North Face, Columbia, etc. When it comes to apparel that will withstand a trip to the Alps (or who are we kidding, a January in Iowa City :D) they've got you covered! Five floors of retail ranging from -- apparel, footwear and equipment. Items for boating, fishing, cycling, skiing, running, golfing, hunting, climbing-- almost anything you could do outdoors, they have something for. For as much as they have in the store, you'd expect it to the be cluttered. But it is very easy to get around and find what you're looking for. They did a great job organizing items and utilizing each floor of space. (*There are a lot of stairs! You've been warned.*) I can't say I frequent here often, but when I do-- I leave with what I came for. Pricing is fair but I honestly go straight to the sale rack when I'm here. (I've always been a fan of the sidewalk sales during the summer. Always finding a new pair of shoes at a great price!) Staff is VERY knowledgeable and welcoming. The location is stellar, with the ramp right across the street.

Active Endeavors can definitely be a pricey since they carry all of the high quality name brands…read moreyou seek when you're gearing up for an outdoorsy trip, but their sales staff is excellent, and if you plan accordingly (aka try to buy things off season) you can find some absolutely wonderful deals. For example - last winter I spilled battery acid all over my NorthFace winter jacket - the kind that goes down to your ankles. BUT it happened just late enough in the winter that Active Endeavors was gearing up for one of their annual sales, and guess what? I got a replacement jacket for nearly 50 percent off. Huzzah! It was a win for me because I got a new coat, and I had the opportunity to support a local business, which I love doing. Active Endeavors also has a killer shoe selection - I'm not sure if people know this, but it's worth checking out!