The Great Marion Greens Golf
enthusiasts don't have far to roam when they are in Marion, Iowa! Our
local and area golf courses, driving ranges and County Clubs feature just
enough challenge to keep you on your toes.
Marion proper is home to one
private golf course, two public golf courses and two driving ranges.
There are also a wide range of golfing opportunities in the area. Upcoming
tournaments: 7th annual Marion Library Foundation Golf Outing
scheduled for June 16 at Hunters Ridge. Entry fee is $100 per person.
Contact the Marion Public
Library, 377-3412, for more information or to register. 2nd annual
Marion Foundation & Alumni Association Golf Tournament and Community
Cookout is slated for Thursday, June 10, at Indian Creek Country Club.
Cost is $62.50 per golfer (includes meal) or $250 per foursome (includes
meals). Cost for the cookout only is $15. For more information, contact
the Marion Foundation & Alumni
Association, 377-4691, ext. 1110. Indian
Creek Country Club, 2401
Indian Creek Rd., is a private, professional course. It is home to
both an active men's and women's golf association and hosts several
amateur tournaments throughout the year. For more information, visit their
web site. Donald
K. Gardner Golf Course (formerly Squaw Creek Golf Course) is located
just off
Highway 13 in Marion and is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Many times golfers will see wild turkey, deer and other wildlife on the
course. This is an 18-hole, championship course. Hunters Ridge Golf
Course, 2901
Hunters Ridge Rd, is also an 18-hole, championship course. It offers
both a driving range and lessons. There is a full-service pro shop on site
as well as a banquet room. More information can be found on the course's web
site. Marion Public Driving Range, 2900
Indian Creek Rd, is located just down the road from the Indian Creek
Country Club. It is open to the public and offers a place for golfers to
practice their swing. Village Green Driving Range, 5901
Hennessey Pkwy, also offers a place where golfers can practice their
swing. It's conveniently located near the intersection of highways 151 and
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