Special Olympics Iowa Unified Golf pairs individuals with intellectual disabilities with Unified partners (golfers without intellectual disabilities) to compete in a team environment. Unified Sports are crucial to our mission as they promote inclusion and friendship for all.
Several skill levels are offered to meet the skill level of any athlete:
- 9-Hole: Pro (knows the game and skills for a full golf game)
- 6-Hole: Intermediate (knows the basics of golf but still improving skills)
- 3-Hole: Beginner (just learning the game of golf)
There is no charge to participate. Lunch and water will be provided along with awards at the end of play.
Unified Golf events are held in:
- Sioux City
- Cedar Rapids
- Davenport
- Dubuque
- Granger
- Muscatine
- Spencer
- Vinton
Important Links
Golf Rules
Shortened Golf Rules
2025 Unified Golf Tour
Cedar Rapids (6-Hole, 9-Hole, and Mini Golf)
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Airport National Golf Course (3001 Wright Brothers Blvd, E Cedar Rapids, IA 52404)
Registration: 6 or 9 Hole | Mini Golf
Dubuque (3-Hole, 6-Hole, 9-Hole and Mini Golf)
Date: July 12, 2025
Location: Derby Grange Golf & Recreation (13079 Derby Grange Rd, Dubuque, IA)
Registration: 3, 6, or 9-Hole | Mini Golf
Spencer (3-Hole, 6-Hole, and 9-Hole)
Date: August 10, 2025
Location: Spencer Municipal Golf Course (1320 4th Ave. SW, Spencer, Iowa)
Registration: 3, 6, or 9 Hole
Vinton (Mini Golf)
Date: September 6, 2025
Location: Vinton Skate & Activity Center (1703 C Ave, Vinton, Iowa)
Registration: Mini Golf
Muscatine (6-Hole and 9-Hole)
Date: September 10, 2025
Location: Muscatine Municipal Golf Course (1820 IA-38, Muscatine, Iowa)
Registration: Contact Tracy Rininger or Krista Smith to register
Davenport (3-Hole, 6-Hole, 9-Hole and Bocce)
Date: September 11, 2025
Location: Red Hawk Golf Course (6364 Northwest Blvd, Davenport, Iowa)
Registration: 3, 6, or 9-Hole | Bocce
Jester Park, Granger (9-Hole and Mini Golf)
Date: September 13, 2025
Location: Jester Park Golf Course (11949 NW 118 Ave, Granger, Iowa)
Registration: 9-Hole | Mini Golf
Sioux City (9-Hole and Golf Skills)
Date: September 20, 2025
Location: Sun Valley Golf Course (2101 Military Road, Sioux City, Iowa
Registration: 9-Hole and Golf Skills
For more information about Unified Sports, contact:
Krista Smith, Director of Unified Programs
515-986-5520