Ambassadors welcomed new member, Oakland Acres Golf Club to the chamber today! Owner Larry Heishman and his team shared more about the history of the course and some of the exciting things they have coming up.
Oakland Acres is a public 18 hole golf course on 110 acres. Originally built in the 1970s, Larry and his family bought the property in 2013 and brought the course back to life. They built the current club house in 2014 and have continued to expand offerings and programming over the years. Memberships are available during the season and they often host a number of outings each year and can accommodate up to 150 people per outing. This year, kids 18 and under were able to play for free. Larry is hoping to use incentives like that to inspire the next generation of golfers.
While outdoor play is waning now that the weather is beginning to turn, the clubhouse offers a variety of year round activities. Inside, two simulators are available for play throughout the year. In addition to playing notable courses around the country, there’s a variety of golf games for all ages that can also be played on the simulators - perfect for a birthday party or beating the winter blues. The winter simulator league will start up after Thanksgiving and run for 14 weeks. They’re also hosting a Sip & Paint class on October 25 (find details on our event calendar). The clubhouse space is also available for rent throughout the year for parties, open houses, graduation, work events and more.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat, the clubhouse is also open for lunch & dinner Tuesday-Sunday 11 AM - 8 PM. Their short-order kitchen carries some of your favorite foods and a fully stocked bar will keep you refreshed. Their fall pricing for golf is in effect ($20 + tax for a cart and 18 holds) and they’re fall menu pricing will be released in a couple of weeks. They’re hoping to add more events and updates over the winter months, follow them on Facebook to stay up to date!
If you’re interested in booking an outing or an event at Oakland Acres, send them a direct message on Facebook or email oa@oaklandacresgolfclub.com!
Pictured L-R: Jeff Finch - Wes Finch Auto Plaza, Nathan Beck - Community 1st Credit Union, Marissa Ylagan - Grinnell Chamber, Jennifer McAlexander - JM Consulting & Hawkeye Lock & Security, Briana Gaunt - Community 1st Credit Union, Donna Fischer - UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Austin Johnson - Oakland Acres Golf Club, Gabbi Gable - Oakland Acres Golf Club, Kody Bigelow - Walmart Grinnell, Larry Heishman - Oakland Acres Golf Club, Trent Arment - MCG - Mahaska Communication Group, Rachael Kinnick - Grinnell Chamber, Rachel Arseneault - Ramsey-Weeks Inc. Real Estate, Fran Conn
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