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First/Second Course

Airport National Public Golf Course

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
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18 holesPar 634,040 yds62.6/100

About this course

Airport National Public Golf Course sits on municipal land near the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, serving the local golfing community since its opening in the mid-20th century. Ted Locke, a regional architect active in the Midwest during the postwar era, designed the layout to accommodate public play on relatively flat terrain characteristic of eastern Iowa. The course provides straightforward golf without dramatic elevation changes, relying on strategic bunkering and tree placement to define holes and challenge shot-making. The property reflects the practical design sensibilities common to municipal courses of its period, with wide fairways and generous greens that allow for steady pace of play. Mature trees frame many holes, and several water features come into play on the routing. The course serves as an accessible option for Cedar Rapids residents and visitors, offering daily-fee golf in a setting shaped by the agricultural landscape of the surrounding region. As a public facility, Airport National maintains a welcoming atmosphere for golfers of varying skill levels. The layout provides enough length and strategic interest to engage experienced players while remaining approachable for beginners and casual golfers. Its location near the airport makes it a convenient stop for travelers, and it functions as a regular venue for local leagues and tournaments within the Cedar Rapids golf community.

Quick facts

Location
Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1994
Designer
Ted Locke
Holes
18
Par
63
Length
4,040 yards
Difficulty
62.6/100

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Common questions about First/Second at Airport National Public Golf Course

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

First/Second was designed by Ted Locke.

Yes. First/Second at Airport National Public Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at First/Second is 63.

First/Second plays 4,040 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at First/Second is 100.

First/Second is a 18-hole course.

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