Ellis Park Golf Course

Detailed description of Ellis Park Golf Course

Ellis Park Golf Course is a Public 18 hole golf course located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Ellis Golf Course's first 9-hole course were opened for play in 1919, with the back nine added in 1948-49. The back nine was designed by William Langford.

Par for the course is 72. From the back tees the course plays to 6,502 yards. From the forward tees the course measures 4,885 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 17, a par-5 that plays to 569 yards. The shortest hole on the course is #8, a par-3 that plays to 155 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 17, the 569 yard par-5 challenge is the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole is # 8, the 155 yard par-3.

This Cedar Rapids golf course is one of the oldest and most challenging courses in the state. The front nine features holes with large elevated greens. The back nine is fully wooded with tight undulating holes that are quite scenic.