Great golf course in the Cedar Falls area. And guess where…read morethey got their name "fox". See photo Say hi to a very professional and friendly pro, Joe. The course is in great condition and the greens are perfect. Read the green and your putt is in j shot an 81 with 26 putts and had a great time. Pace of play is great no knuckle heads on the course. And don't forget the bunkers, perfectly filled. A must visit if you are in the Waterloo and Cedar Falls area. I will surely visit again

Never golf here until this course sells to a new owner. The current owner Scott has let the course…read morego. It's filled with clovers. You might as well go play at a dog park - the grass and weeds are more maintained there. Also I have sadly witnessed him treating people very poorly. He was screaming at this young lady for no apparent reason told her she was "banned" what - who does that. It was scary. No business owner should treat the employees and customers the way they are treated. At this point I wouldn't be surprised if he was being sued. It seems like a very hostile environment and that's why I will never golf there again but I will never participate in women's league again either. Such a shame as it was the largest women's league in the state of Iowa

First time here and it is well manicured and not burnt. Surprising for July. Whoever the caretaker…read moreis does a nice job. Private lot for parking and lots of room to get ready for your game. Lots of locals play here so find a tee time and get to know someone new.

From the owner: Our course layout is among the most fun and challenging in the entire area. On the course, you will…read morefind a soft terrain, challenging new planted trees and strategically-placed hazards. We have multiple sets of tees to ensure that players of all skill levels will feel both tested and competitive. This is a must-play course!

Hands down one of the best golfing experiences in the Midwest. Well deserving if it's #1 course in…read moreIowa ranking. World class golf and a refined but comfortable clubhouse. Every hole is fantastic. Lightening fast and incredibly true greens. They offer lodging on the course too. Round up some friends, make the trip and enjoy a slice of golfing heaven

Have played this course regularly for many years. It is casual, non-fussy golf, yet always…read moresatisfies with it's nine varied and interesting fairways and greens. Sadly, the inheritors of this property decided to put an end to this wonderful asset to the community. The operators of the golf course were instructed to cease operations at the end of the 2014 season.

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.

Fun and non expensive corse, 100% walkable and should walk it. Fun corse in the middle of town…read more Still has some fun par 4's lots of walkers so take your time and enjoy the game. Would recommend and have some buddies that favor this course over some around the area. Will be back golf here 5/8 times a year. Great local corse.

Excellent 9 hold course that is well maintained and budget friendly. It isn't very long but the…read morelayout is challenging. It's a great course for couples and young golfers.

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.

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!

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.