Toptracer to build first Iowa golf facility in Tiffin

Representatives from The Ders Group, the city of Tiffin and ICAD officially announced the Toptracer golf facility project. CREDIT ANGELA HOLMES

The Ders Group, of North Liberty, has partnered with Crisp Development, of Omaha, along with Toptracer, a subsidiary of Top Golf, to bring a new golf amenity to Tiffin. Construction is set to begin late this summer with an anticipated spring 2022 open date.  

“The city of Tiffin is really excited that Top Tracer has decided to locate and build the first facility in the state of Iowa within Tiffin. This will be a great addition to our growing community and will continue to build on the quality of life features the city currently has to offer,” Tiffin City Administrator Doug Boldt stated in a news release.

The project will be located inside of Park Place, a mixed-use development represented by Mark Lynch and Jerad Ruth with Skogman Realty Commercial, off the Forevergreen Road exit in Tiffin. Top Tracer technology will be featured in 52 covered and heated bays and four suite bays that are connected to nearly 40,000 square feet with full-service bar and restaurant that will be open year-round.  The facility will also include a 1000 square-foot meeting space that can be rented for meetings or events.  

Top Tracer Range technology uses high speed cameras and sophisticated computer algorithms to provide instant golf shot feedback to guests. Flat screen TVs in each bay will enhance the user experience and provide a family friendly environment for all skill levels, including those new to the game of golf.

“In our continued efforts to attract talent and visitors to the region, we are excited to welcome this development to Tiffin,” Tom Banta, vice president of Iowa City Area Development Group, stated in a news release. “It will serve as another great amenity of the ICR region and continue to bolster the quality of life enjoyed by our residents.” 

“We are pleased to have worked with ICAD and the city of Tiffin to offer this destination to the community. It will certainly be a pin on the map in a lot of various ways and we are excited to have it based at Park Place,” Alex Andersen, The Ders Group CEO, stated in a news release.