Mid-West Blades & Persimmon Open
presented in partnership with IPBOC-USA and the Golf Heritage Society.
Date: July 31, 2025
Location: Finkbine Golf Course, Iowa City, Iowa
Tee Time: First tee at 10:00 AM
Entry Fee: $110 per player
Includes: Greens fee, cart, post-round cool-down, skins game, and prizes
Field Limit: 24 players
Flights & Format
🏆 Championship Flight (6,000–6,400 yards)
💰 Prize Distribution (based on full field):
1st Place: 60% of purse
2nd Place: 40% of purse
🎯 Fun Flight (5,400–5,600 yards)
💰 Prize Distribution: Same as above
Historic Venue
Finkbine Golf Course has hosted legends like Watson, Palmer, Trevino, Fuzzy Zoeller, and Tom Kite, all of whom played here during the Amana VIP Classic (1969–1990). Walk the same fairways as the greats!
Bonus:
The winner qualifies for the International Blades & Persimmon Open Championship, to be held in October 14 - 17 ``````2025 in Nashville, TN, during the Golf Historical Society's National Convention.