Golf in Clear Lake

Clear Lake is a Cerro Gordo County city on the lake of the same name in north Iowa, one of the state's most popular natural lake resort destinations. The Surf Ballroom — where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper performed their last concert before their tragic plane crash in 1959 — gives the community a rock and roll history that draws pilgrims. Golf serves both year-round residents and summer visitors in the north Iowa lake setting. Iowa's agricultural heritage creates a community culture that values both hard work and seasonal recreation, and the local golf course reflects the state's commitment to providing quality outdoor facilities in communities of every size, from the smallest county seat to the largest suburban city.