Blue Top Ridge Background

Blue Top Ridge at Riverside is the first Rees Jones–designed golf course in the state of Iowa. Rees Jones–designed and renovated courses are regularly featured in major golf tournaments across the United States, and Blue Top Ridge is proud to be part of that legacy.

The course has hosted the Iowa Open on multiple occasions, along with USGA, Iowa PGA, and numerous collegiate championship events. Located in Southeast Iowa just south of Iowa City, Blue Top Ridge sits on a truly breathtaking property and offers championship-level playing conditions for golfers of all skill levels as a daily-fee facility. The course is consistently ranked among the best in Iowa by both Golf Digest and Golfweek.

Construction of Blue Top Ridge began in the spring of 2006. While the Riverside Casino opened on August 1, 2006, the golf course officially opened one year later on August 1, 2007. More than 250 acres of former cattle pasture and cornfields were transformed into the course that exists today. From the championship tees, the course plays 7,444 yards and features six man-made ponds.

The course derives its name from a historic farmstead once located near the 14th green, known for its distinctive blue-shingled buildings. The original corn crib remains on site, complete with its iconic blue roof, and is now used as a restroom facility for golfers. In its inaugural year, Blue Top Ridge was named the Third Best New Course in the United States by Golf Magazine.

Position: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Blue Top Ridge is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. This position reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and plays a key role in the maintenance and presentation of the entire golf course property.

Under the Superintendent’s direction, the Assistant Superintendent helps lead daily maintenance operations while actively participating in all aspects of course upkeep.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting in planning, coordinating, and supervising maintenance of the golf course and resort grounds
• Supervising staff and scheduling daily work assignments
• Supporting personnel management, training, and employee evaluations
• Performing pesticide and fertilizer applications in accordance with regulations
• Assisting with all daily golf course maintenance activities to ensure championship-level conditions