Golf

Elmcrest's course, a Nick Carter design, is a traditional Midwestern layout that has been around since the 1930's. The 18 hole, par 70 course is known for always being in great shape and providing both an excellent challenge for the skilled player as well as a fun and friendly atmosphere for the novice. Golf at Elmcrest is a year-round pursuit. During the winter season, members enjoy the Club's Golf Learning Center, complete with three state of the art golf simulators, player development area, and putting room.

Elmcrest Country Club is proud to call it's practice facilities among the GRAA's Top 50 in the United States. Facility amenities include:

Driving Range with Tees on North & South Ends
Bent Grass Tee Decks
Wedge Range
Target Greens
Practice Putting & Chipping Greens
Practice Bunkers
Dave Engle Memorial Cabin - Indoor/Outdoor Player Development Facility with 4 Camera Video, Trackman & GC2 Technology

Professional Staff
- In addition to providing a championship course, the Club's golf professionals offer expertise & training for all ages and abilities. Our experienced staff provides private and group lessons featuring proven fundamentals and techniques. The golf professionals utilize the latest in technology including V1 video and Trackman.
  
  Brian Buerman - PGA, Trackman & TPI Certified Head Golf Professional
  Brian Johnson - PGA & TPI Certified Teaching Professional
Junior Programming
- Elmcrest continues to carry on the tradition of cultivating a strong junior golf program for our member families. Junior ages 6 through 17 learn the fundamentals and rules of the game, proper golf course etiquette, and proper golf course care in a social and fun environment. Junior programming includes lessons, camps, clinics, and leagues; providing multiples opportunities to develop skills, compete in the area, and simply just have fun!
  
  Fun First Objectives:
  
  Create a fun environment for Juniors
  
  Build a solid foundation for golf and life skills
  
  Understand the basics of golf
  
  Learn to interact with others
  
  Develop overall motor skills
  
  Develop good sportsmanship
  
  Learn golf safety and etiquette
  
  Learn the basic rules of golf
Events
- Golf events are diverse and plentiful at Elmcrest. From traditional Club Championships and holiday tournaments to themed Nine & Dines and Guest Days, our members enjoy every opportunity to spend time on the course with fellow friends and guests.
Pro Shop
- Elmcrest's Golf Pro Shop places a high importance on providing outstanding service. This includes providing the members with an enjoyable atmosphere and offering quality merchandise at competitive prices. Quality golf clubs are custom fit to each member in a variety of price ranges including Titleist, Callaway, Ping, and PXG. Additionally, we offer the latest in golf fashion for men, women, and juniors. Apparel options include Peter Millar, Dunning, Foot Joy, Ping, and JoFit to name a few.
"The Zach Johnson Story"
- Elmcrest's course was, and still is, a training ground for Zach Johnson, PGA Tour Professional.
  
  Zach Johnson was born in Iowa City, Iowa and raised in Cedar Rapids. He took up golf at age 10 and developed his skills at Elmcrest. Zach led his Regis High School golf team to an Iowa 3A State Championship in 1992, before playing for Drake University in Des Moines and winning two Missouri Valley Championships. Zach turned professional in 1998, winning his first PGA TOUR event at the 2004 BellSouth Classic, followed by 11 additional PGA Tour wins, including the 2007 Masters and the 2015 British Open. Zach and his wife Kim have three children and reside in St. Simons Island, Georgia. He returns to Elmcrest each year to host the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic, a charity tournament, gala and auction benefiting Kids on Course, a charity for local school children.
  
  Zach won the 71st Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2007. His victory took him from #56 to #15 in the world rankings, and he was the first outside the top 50 in the world rankings to win the Masters in the history of the ranking. After his victory, when asked, "If you could play just one more round, where would it be?" Zach answered, "Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids Iowa. It's my home course."
  
  On July 20, 2015, Zach beat Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman in a 4-hole playoff to win the Open Championship at St Andrews for his 12th PGA Tour win and second major. He became only the sixth golfer to win majors at Augusta and St. Andrews, the others being Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros and Tiger Woods.

Golf

Fun First Objectives: