Golf Courses Near Bettendorf, IA

Situated right on the Mississippi River, Bettendorf is part of the Quad Cities Metro area of eastern Iowa/western Illinois. In the golf world, the region’s claim to fame is that it is home to the PGA Tour’s annual John Deere Classic. The host course for the tournament, the TPC Deere Run, located in Silvas, Illinois, provides the chance to walk in the footsteps of the finest PGA Tour pros and score a Hot Deal tee time as well. Indian Bluff Golf Course in Milan, Illinois rates as another premier golf course in the region. For tee times closer at hand, Palmer Hills Golf Course, Bettendorf’s muni, features plenty of elevation changes with generous fairways and fast, contoured greens. Duck Creek Golf Course is a 1945-vintage course with lots of old trees and a signature par 3 requiring a shot over a soaring fountain. While Sunrise Golf Course is a 9-holer in Bettendorf, the aptly named Hidden Hills Golf Course is notable for having four bonus holes that provide players with 22 holes for the price of 18.

Bettendorf regularly earns raves for being one of the best places to live in Iowa. This family-friendly city has over 20 parks and plenty of bicycle trails. It’s very close to the esteemed Figge Art Museum and all of the attractions of the Quad Cities. The city is home to Scott Community College and Isle Casino and Hotel, the largest hotel in Iowa. While downtown Bettendorf may surprise you with its bar scene, a tranquil round of golf at one of the golf courses in the area is more in character with the town.