OSKALOOSA PUBLIC GOLF

The rolling prairie terrain of south-central Iowa shapes every hole here, with native grasses and mature oak groves creating natural corridors that reward strategic placement over brute force. The back nine climbs through genuine elevation changes rare for the region, particularly the dramatic downhill par-3 16th that plays two clubs less than the yardage suggests. This Dick Phelps design proves that municipal golf can deliver championship-caliber conditions and thoughtful routing when the bones are right.