Daniel

Assistant Superintendent at Finkbine Golf Course⛳️

[Scott Hoffman - Hoffman Golf Design @HoffmanSl]

Sketch of potential short par 5 9th green at Finkbine and Grok AI video interpretation, not bad Grok.

[Bendelow Greens @BendelowGreens]

I got a walking tour of the renovation progress at Finkbine in Iowa City. It’s an $11m project being led by architect Scott Hoffman. First takeaway is the amount of land they’ve moved. You won’t recognize much of the old course with exception of #13 (island hole) which is similar but more of an actual island. Very surreal having to think about where I was on the course.

My favorite area of the original layout was the overgrown valley between 13/14/15 which Hoffman exposed and incorporated into the new routing. Old hole #14 (was my favorite) has been reversed showing the approach in the lower left photo. The upper right photo is a roughly 140 yard par 3 from old #15 to near the old #14 tee connected by a new bridge.

Really looking forward to seeing the finished product. Great use of the existing land by Hoffman. This will be in the mix as one of the best courses in Iowa when completed.

[DBook @Drew_Boekholder]

No mow may is going well! ⛳️🦺👷🏽‍♂️

[Daniel @tapken_daniel]

A big part of the renovation and a much needed upgrade! @TheAndersonsPro

[DBook @Drew_Boekholder]

Before and after the removal of the land bridge on the “signature” hole. This area of the course is getting a major upgrade during this renovation.

[DBook @Drew_Boekholder]

Seed delivery, Kafka granite deliveries and a wholeeee lotta fun in the mud this week at Finkbine

[Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears]

Gooooood morning, Chicago! ☀️

[Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears]

ICEMAN

[Scott Hoffman - Hoffman Golf Design @HoffmanSl]

Finkbine Field #11. Snowy now, but could look something like this next year. @IowaHawkeyeGolf @IowaWomensGolf @Troon

[Scott Hoffman - Hoffman Golf Design @HoffmanSl]

Finkbine coming 2027…@IowaHawkeyeGolf @IowaWomensGolf @Troon @omajohnc

[DBook @Drew_Boekholder]

Last day of golf at Finkbine as it currently lays. What an incredible five seasons it’s been here! I can’t wait to go through the renovation process and see the true potential of these 200 acres 🥹⛳️

[DBook @Drew_Boekholder]

Starting Monday, November 3rd, I will have about .5-1 acre of bentgrass greens sod available. First come first serve. Bring your own equipment, help to harvest and haul away. Needs to be gone ASAP. Contact me if you have any questions!

@GcsaIowa @Iaturfinstitute

[DBook @Drew_Boekholder]

Trick or treat 2025🎃👻

[Eliot Clough @EliotClough]

Fu Manchu Mark Gronowski has entered the chat

📸 @HawkeyeFootball

[DBook @Drew_Boekholder]

Christmas came early 👷🏽‍♂️

[Chicago Cubs @Cubs]

THERE'S MORE BASEBALL TO BE PLAYED, CHICAGO. #FlyTheW

[Chicago Cubs @Cubs]

HEY OCTOBER, WHADDYA SAY?!

[The Iowa Hawkeyes @TheIowaHawkeyes]

A New Era Begins 💛

Finkbine Golf Course, home of @iowahawkeyegolf and @iowawomensgolf, is preparing for a major renovation. Construction is set to begin at the conclusion of the 2025 golf season and will continue throughout 2026.

[IowaGCSA @GcsaIowa]

We had a great turnout for the Assistants' Golf Outing at West Liberty Country Club. Thanks to Brent Parizek for the great course and perfect weather, and Colton Mihalovich and Brent for all of the hard work putting this event together!