Lake Panorama National Golf Course is the main attraction at the Resort and offers one of the best-conditioned courses in the state of Iowa.  In 2008, a double row irrigation system was installed making even better course conditions for players of all skill levels. Golf Digest gives the magnificent golf course a 4-Star Rating on its Places to Play in America and it continues to host numerous Iowa Section PGA and Iowa Golf Association golf tournaments.  The golf course is truly a “must play” course in Iowa.

Lake Panorama National Golf Course is the host of the Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open Championship.  The championship will be held at the golf course from 2010 to 2014 in August.  The Iowa Open is the premier professional and amateur tournament in Iowa which is put on by the Iowa Section PGA. In 2010, the Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open Championship featured a strong field of over 100 professional and amateur players that played for an outstanding purse. The players were treated to a tour-level experience with volunteers and patrons on every hole. Brokers International Ltd, the Iowa Section PGA and Lake Panorama National Resort look forward to 2011 as the tournament will continue to get bigger and better!

Lake Panorama National Golf Course is now host of the Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open Championship.  The championship will be held at the golf course from 2010 to 2014 in August.  The Iowa Open is the premier professional and amateur tournament in Iowa and the staff at Lake Panorama is looking forward to hosting this tournament.  The Iowa Open is put on by the Iowa Section PGA.

The par 72 course, designed in 1971 by Richard Watson, offers 18 holes with a variety of yardages.  The black tees play at a demanding 7,024 yards to test the most accomplished player while the blue and white tees at 6,729 and 6,182 yards offer plenty of challenge.  The red tees play at 5,265 yards.  There are five ponds included in the layout in which seven holes are affected.  The contour of the course is flat on the front side and rolling on the backside.  There are 29 bunkers on the course, many being large and guarding fronts of greens.  The rough is cut to a height of 2 ½ inches and comes into play a great deal but is fair and easy to recover from.  The front 9 has grown trees that line the fairways, the back 9 has large old trees scattered throughout the valleys.  The greens on the front side are medium in size and gently rolling, coming back in the greens are large, tiered, and rolling.

 It may sound like there is two different courses rolled into one, but the course fits together very well, and affords you the opportunity to experience many situations and conditions all in one 18 hole round.  To schedule a tee time, please call us at 641-755-2024.

PGA honors LPN Golf Professionals

The Iowa Section of the PGA of America announced two professionals at Lake Panorama National Golf Course were winners of 2010 Iowa PGA Special Awards.

These awards, held each year and voted on by Iowa PGA membership, recognize excellence in 10 areas of the PGA member’s profession. Individuals will be honored at the Iowa PGA All Star Pro Golf Awards Luncheon Oct. 27 at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa.

John Dinnebier of Lake Panorama National GC was named the 2010 Iowa PGA Golf Professional of the Year. This award is the highest honor that can bestowed on an Iowa PGA Professional. John has been a PGA Member for 15 years with eleven of those years employed with Lake Panorama National GC where he is the General Manager. He currently serves on the Iowa PGA Board of Directors and is also a talented and gifted teacher and player. His contributions to the Iowa PGA and his facility are remarkable and numerous. Most recently he helped coordinate and secure a major sponsor, Brokers International, Ltd. for the 2010-2014 Iowa Open Championship. He also was recipient of the Iowa PGA Resort Merchandiser of the Year Award in 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2006.

Gary Babcock of Lake Panorama National GC was named the 2010 Iowa PGA Junior Golf Leader of the Year. Gary has been employed by Lake Panorama National since 2006. He also spent 2 years at LPN as an assistant professional in 2002 and 2003 and 2 years at The Harvester Golf Club as an assistant in 2004 and 2005. His significant contributions to growing the game of golf especially with our junior players has been outstanding. Gary was also the Iowa Junior Golf Leader of the Year in 2009. Other past PGA awards for Gary include the 2005 Iowa PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year.

PLAYER GUIDELINES:

GOLF COURSE CODE OF CONDUCT

An 18-hole round of golf at Lake Panorama National should be completed in no more than 4 hours and 30 minutes. Please play at or under this pace. Keep up with the group ahead and allow faster groups to play through.

Iowa law prohibits carry-on alcohol. 

Proper attire is required – collared or mock neck shirts for men; women may wear collarless shirts that appropriate for golf and conform to styles sold in the Pro Shop.

Soft spikes or spikeless shoes only. 

Everyone must register in the Pro Shop before play. 

Each player must have a bag and clubs. 

Play is governed by USGA rules of golf. Respect private property. You may not drive a cart into or hit from out-of-bounds areas defined by white stakes.  

Keep carts at least 30’ from greens and tees; 90-degree rule in fairways; carts must remain on paths on all Par 3 holes. 

Repair ball marks, replace divots, and rake bunkers.  

Management reserves the right to remove players from the course for a serious breach of etiquette or course damage.