Greater Cedar Rapids Open Pauses Tradition in 2025

The Greater Cedar Rapids Open Board of Directors announces that there will not be an event played in 2025

After 25 unforgettable years, the Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Open (GCRO) has made the difficult decision not to host the event in 2025.

2024 Schedule

Monday, July 22rd

Course open for practice rounds. Call Hunters Ridge pro shop for information (319-377-3500).

Tuesday, July 23rd

GCRO Pro/Am #1: 1 p.m. shotgun start

IBEV & Goldfinch Tap + Eatery Cool-Down: Approximately 6:30 p.m. in Hunters Ridge Lodge

Wednesday, July 24th

GCRO Pro/Am #2: 10:30 a.m. 11:30am shotgun start *DELAYED DUE TO WEATHER; 9-Hole event on cart paths only

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery Pro/Am Dinner Party: 5:30-7pm with silent auction

Thursday, July 25th

First round of professional golf tournament: 7 a.m. start.

For players only in Hospitality Lodge:

  • Breakfast provided – 6:30 – 10 a.m.
  • Lunch provided – 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For caddies only:

  • Food and beverages provided at Caddy Shack
Friday, July 26th

Second round of professional golf tournament: 7 a.m. start.

For players only in Hospitality Lodge:

  • Breakfast provided – 6:30 – 10 a.m.
  • Lunch provided – 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For caddies only:

  • Food and beverage provided at Caddy Shack
Saturday, July 27th

Final round of professional golf tournament: 7:30 a.m. start.

For players only in Hospitality Lodge:

  • Food provided beginning at 7 a.m.

For caddies only:

  • Food and beverage provided at Caddy Shack

Tournament conclusion, prize ceremony: Approximately 4:30 p.m.

Thank You To Our Donors

Title Donor

True North Companies

Presenting Donor

UFG Insurance

What is the Greater Cedar Rapids Open?

The Greater Cedar Rapids Open (GCRO) is a yearly professional golf tournament held in Marion, Iowa in July. The non-profit organization, founded in 1999, aims to showcase aspiring professional golfers from around the world. The 2024 TrueNorth GCRO, presented by UFG Insurance, will take place from July 23–27.