Entries by Grinnell Golf

Sips & Swings Women’s Golf Night, Now on Thursdays!

Join us for “Sips & Swings,” our weekly women’s golf night, now held every Thursday from May 22 through August 14! Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting, this is the perfect opportunity to improve your game, socialize, and have fun. Each Thursday, a free golf lesson will kick off at 5:15 PM, followed […]

GCGC Superintendent Receives Professional Certification

Jason Koester CGCS Receives Professional Certification Lawrence, Kan. (April 4, 2025) – Jason Koester, certified golf course superintendent (CGCS) at Grinnell (Iowa) College Golf Course, has completed the renewal process for maintaining his elite status with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Koester has been at Grinnell since 2008. A 25-year GCSAA member, […]

Adjustments to Fairways and Rough

You will see some adjustments to our fairways and rough as the growing season gets underway. We want the course to be fun, yet challenging to most of our golfers.  Some golfers call this “protecting the golf course” or “ensuring course integrity”. There is an ever-changing balance to this, but some guiding factors are: Mother […]

New Rate Structures at GCGC

Teeing Up for an Exciting Year at GCGC – New Golf Pass Structure Grinnell College Golf Course is looking forward to an exciting year ahead. From reinvesting in enhanced playing conditions to introducing new programming, we’ve been working hard to create a space that patrons can enjoy year-round. Now, we’re excited to share our new […]

Snowflake Soirée

Saturday, January 25th Come join us for our inaugural Snowflake Soirée on Saturday, January 25th.  We want to raise a glass to celebrate our loved ones, friends, and community!  Cost is $50/person for the meal and entertainment.  Cash bar will be available. We’ll provide the libations starting with a cocktail hour at 6:30 pm Espresso Martini […]