Spirit Hollow Golf Course

The opening hole at Spirit Hollow Golf Course sets the tone immediately: the tee shot drops over 100 feet into a river valley before the fairway doglegs left. Designed by Rick Jacobson and opened in 1991, this 18-hole layout in Iowa stretches from 5,053 to 7,550 yards across rolling hills, natural streams, rock outcroppings, valleys, and mature specimen oaks. Golfweek has ranked it the #1 Best Course You Can Play in Iowa, while Golf Digest and Golf World place it #2 Best in Iowa. The Shankopotamus Golf Academy, powered by Toptracer Range, provides seven heated suites for year-round practice, alongside PGA professional instruction for individuals, groups, adults, and juniors. Lambo's serves casual dining with bar service and 47 big-screen TVs. The Golf Shop handles tee time reservations and lessons. On-site accommodations include lodge rooms and 4-bedroom cabins for up to 8 players.