By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times
For those golfers eager to get back onto a lush, green golf course, imagine yourself here on the fifth hole at Lake Panorama National. Photo by Michael Kleinwolterink
Plans are in place for golf leagues and competitive golf opportunities for couples in 2025 at the two golf courses owned by the Lake Panorama Association. Both courses are operated by the LPN, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the LPA.
At the 18-hole Lake Panorama National, all league players must have an LPN annual pass and an established USGA handicap. The cost of the handicap is $35 plus tax per person per year. With questions about LPN annual passes or the USGA handicap, call the LPN pro shop at 641-755-2024.
Men’s leagues are on Wednesdays. An 18-hole league begins at 11:30 a.m. This is individual play, using the Stableford scoring system. Nine-hole, match play leagues are at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Players in all three leagues can choose to play the white, yellow or red tees. Cost of all men’s leagues is $105, which covers the kickoff, closing shootout and dinner plus weekly and season-end prizes.
The men’s leagues’ kick-off is April 30. Members or potential members are invited to attend this event. Cocktails and munchies begin at 5:30 p.m. with a brief program and raffle drawing at 6 p.m. League play begins May 7.
For women, Lake Panorama National offers two 9-hole leagues and an 18-hole league on Thursdays. The 18-hole league begins at 2:15 p.m., with assigned tee times and individual play using the Stableford point system. The 18-hole league is limited to 24 players. Contact Shanell Wagler, 515-371-0505, shanell.wagler@gmail.com, with questions.
New this year is a 9-hole early league that will follow the 18-hole league, and features individual play. The 9-hole late league uses a two-person, match-play format. It begins with registration at 4:45 p.m., announcements at 5 p.m., and a shotgun start at 5:15 p.m.
Annual league dues are $105, which covers the kickoff dinner, post-season party and league prizes. Those interested can play in both 9-hole leagues, and will need to pay the $105 entry fee for each league.
A league kickoff event is May 1. It begins with “fun golf” at 5 p.m., drinks and dinner at 6:30 p.m., and a brief program and raffle drawing following dinner. League competition gets underway May 8.
The Nine & Wine Series for couples involves nine holes of golf at the LPN on eight Monday afternoons, May 19, June 2 and 30, July 7 and 21, Aug. 11 and 25, and Sept. 15. Cost is $120 for LPN couple passholders and $220 for Panorama West couple passholders. Check in at 3 p.m. with a 3:30 p.m. tee off. The format is best shot, with teams assigned by a blind draw. There are weekly prizes and season-ending champions. After play, the couples gather in the restaurant for food and drink and to hear results.
At Panorama West, there is a Tuesday morning women’s league, a Tuesday evening men’s league, and a Thursday morning men’s league. League members must either purchase an annual Panorama West golf pass, or pay the $18 nine-hole green fee.
The women’s league is individual play, with weekly prizes and special events. Coffee and refreshments are served in the clubhouse before and after golf. Dues for the year are $30. A kickoff luncheon is planned for Tuesday, April 29, at the Panorama West clubhouse. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at noon. RSVP to Debbie Rockwell at 515-249-2917 or rockwell2@netins.net.
League play begins May 6 with a two-gal mixer at 9 a.m. The first day of regular play will be May 13 with a shotgun start format. Players will choose their desired tee times in advance, with options being 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m. or 11 a.m. The last day of regular play will be Aug. 19. A four-gal best-shot and awards luncheon will be Aug. 26 at the clubhouse. For more information, contact Peg Carr, 641-777-6770 or pganskecarr@gmail.com.
The Tuesday evening men’s league begins April 29 and runs through Aug. 26. Dues are $20 to cover weekly prizes, plus individual scores are turned in for prizes at the end of the year. Play begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jay Merryman at 641-751-5957 or jaypmerryman2@gmail.com; or Bill Eby at 515-240-7652 or wheby@stineseed.com.
The Thursday morning men’s league begins May 1 and continues for 18 Thursdays, skipping July 3. Weekly league play begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start, followed by an optional scramble for $1. A shootout and awards luncheon will be Sept. 4. Dues of $25 covers regular play with weekly cash prizes and individual awards at the end of the season. League members who are 75 and older can choose to play from the forward tees. For more information, contact Tim Rickert at 515-491-1672 or tim.r.rickert@gmail.com.
There is one more opportunity for competitive golf at Panorama West in 2025 as couples are invited to participate in six “Fore Fun Friday Couples” competitions.
This two-couple scramble with fun twists and strategies will be held June 6, June 27, July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 and Aug. 29. Play begins at 5 p.m. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m., with couples asked to arrive early to learn about that week’s event, get hole assignments, and pay the $1 per couple entry fee. Those who aren’t Panorama West annual golf passholders will need to pay green fees.
No preregistration is necessary, but those who need a cart should call the Panorama West pro shop at 641-755-2250 to reserve. Entry fees are returned as prize money as players gather on the deck after the round. For more information, contact Bill and Karen Eby at 515-480-4633.
Annual pass forms for both LPN and Panorama West, plus LPN golf league forms, are available at lakepanoramanational.com.lakepanoramanational.com