Golf Courses Near Burlington, IA

Burlington is a small city on the Mississippi River in southeast Iowa. Its claim to fame is reputedly having the crookedest street in the world. In one 276 foot-long-block that climbs 60 feet, Snake Alley features five half-curve and two quarter-curve switchbacks. Thankfully, your task is straightforward when making a tee time in Burlington. Flint Hills Golf Course has been hailed as one of Iowa’s finest munis. The nicely varied layout enjoys a reputation for fine conditioning. A highlight is the 11th hole which has two greens. At Spirit Hollow Golf Course, one of the very best layouts in all of Iowa, look for a Hot Deal. This long, hilly course anchors a gated community. Tall fescue beyond the fairways and fast, hard-to-read greens add to Spirit Hollow’s challenge. Lodge rooms and cabins are also available for on-site stays. In nearby Fort Madison, Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course, a flat, walkable layout with a wooded front nine and an exposed back nine, can be a fun round for all levels of players.

Burlington is noted for its historical architecture, a botanical garden park, and the annual Steamboat Days celebration on the river. In summertime, crowds come out for live music on the waterfront and for the games of the Burlington Bees in the Prospect Baseball League for top collegiate players. 34 Raceway, which has a 3/8 mile oval dirt track, is the scene of auto racing every Saturday from May to September. Every year Snake Alley is also the site of a famous uphill bicycle race and an Art Fair. Burlington’s annual Snake Alley Festival of Film draws entries for short films from all over the world. Best of all, you can watch a few short films and still have time for a full round of golf!