Golf Courses
If you want to tee off for a fun day of golf, Oskaloosa has three golf courses.
The Edmundson Golf Course, at 1608 Edmundson Drive, has 18 holes on a more than 6,031 yard, par 70 course. It is located on the southwest side of Oskaloosa, just east of Highway 163 in beautiful Edmundson Park. Edmundson offers an 18-hole championship golf course and complete golf shop operated by PGA Professional Jeff Peterson. The golf course, established in 1940 is characterized by rolling watered fairways lined with mature trees and undulating greens. Annually the host course for the Oskaloosa Amateur and Oskaloosa City Tournament, Edmundson golf course provides different tees and a course layout that is enjoyable to the occasional golfer as well as the experienced. Fees for 18 holes are $20 and season passes are available. Among the many services provided by the PGA Professional include golf instruction, junior golf, tournament operations, corporate outings and club repair. For tee times or more information call (641) 673-5120.
Oskaloosa Golf, located at 2214 S. 11 St., is an 18-hole, more than 6,382 yard, par 72 golf course, open to the public. Nestled within the beautiful central Iowa rolling country side, the golf course opened in 1920 as a 9-hole course. In 1998 a newly designed 9 holes were added. The course features lush, tree-lined fairways, undulating greens, and four sets of tees to offer a challenge to every skill level. Before or after your round of golf, enjoy lunch or dinner at Dr. Salami’s (web www.drsalamis.com) featuring a full menu and bar. Sit on the outside deck, in the dining room, or watch a ball game on one of the many HD TV’s in the bar area. The phone number is (641) 676-GOLF (4653).
Harvest Point Golf Course, at 1507 15th Ave. W., is a nine-hole, more than 3,036 yard, par 35 public golf course. Harvest Point is the newest of the three golf courses in Oskaloosa. Opened in 2000, it is owned and operated by Jeff & Lori Smith. Three generations of the Smith family have served golf in Oskaloosa since 1951. Harvest point is a challenging 9-hole course, with four sets of tees, rolling hills and fast greens. If time is more of an issue or you just want to learn or practice the game, you will enjoy the large driving range and practice green. PGA Professional instruction is available. Harvest Point is a public golf course with a full service golf shop, competitive prices and a friendly staff. The phone number is (641) 673-3100.