Golf in East Dubuque

East Dubuque is a small Jo Daviess County city set directly across the Mississippi River from Dubuque, Iowa, linked to its larger neighbor by bridge yet thoroughly Illinois in character. Its blufftop position above the Mississippi valley delivers wide views and the kind of dramatic terrain found almost nowhere else in the state. This is driftless country, marked by steep valleys, wooded ridgelines, and exposed limestone outcroppings. Lacoma Golf Course makes direct use of that topography, offering the sort of elevation and contour that golfers from the flatter parts of Illinois rarely encounter at home. Because of the river crossing, East Dubuque sits within easy reach of the Dubuque golf market as well, giving players on both sides of the Mississippi a shared pool of courses. For travelers, the town pairs scenic geology with a genuine sense of place along the river.