
Burlington Course
Burlington Golf Club
About this course
Burlington Golf Club sits on rolling terrain above the Mississippi River in southeastern Iowa, where the town of Burlington has maintained a golfing presence since the early twentieth century. The course was designed by Ben Knight, a regional architect active in the Midwest during the mid-1900s who laid out several courses across Iowa and neighboring states. Knight's work typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while making thoughtful use of natural land contours. The routing at Burlington moves over moderately hilly ground with elevation changes that provide both strategic interest and views of the surrounding river valley landscape. The design incorporates mature tree-lined fairways and greens that reflect the era's architectural preferences, with enough movement in the putting surfaces to reward careful approach play. Water features and bunkers are positioned to define playing corridors without overwhelming the average golfer. Burlington Golf Club serves as a traditional community club in a river town with deep roots in regional commerce and agriculture. The membership reflects the local population, and the club functions as a gathering place for social and competitive golf throughout the season. The course hosts regular club events and occasional regional amateur competitions, maintaining its role as a steady presence in southeastern Iowa golf. The facility offers straightforward amenities consistent with its community-focused mission.
Quick facts
- Location
- Burlington, IA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1899
- Designer
- Ben Knight
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,574 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.3/137
Getting there
The journey to Burlington Golf Club begins at either Cedar Rapids (CID), roughly ninety minutes northwest, or the closer regional gateway of Burlington International Airport (BRL), a mere fifteen minutes from the clubhouse. From Cedar Rapids, the drive traces a quiet path south through Iowa's rolling farmland and river valleys, crossing into Des Moines County as the landscape opens into the gentle bluffs that frame the Mississippi River corridor. The final miles descend toward Burlington itself, where the club sits perched above the river's eastern bank - a setting that rewards the unhurried Midwestern approach with views across the water and the kind of understated elegance that defines golf in America's heartland.

FAQ
Common questions about Burlington
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Burlington was designed by Ben Knight.
Burlington is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Burlington is 72.
Burlington plays 6,574 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Burlington is 137.
Burlington is a 18-hole course.



