18 things to know about University of Iowa’s Finkbine Golf Course renovation
The University of Iowa's Finkbine Golf Course is undergoing an $11 million renovation due to an aging irrigation system and support from generous donors. The course, which has been a public facility since its inception, aims to cater to both casual golfers and collegiate players. Renovations are expected to be completed by next spring, enhancing the golfing experience at this historic course.
- ▪The renovation is funded entirely by private donations, with major contributions from Mary Lee Nagle Duda and Fritz Duda.
- ▪Finkbine Golf Course has always been a public course and will continue to be so after the renovations.
- ▪The course first opened in 1955 and has hosted many notable figures, including former President Gerald Ford and baseball legend Joe DiMaggio.
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