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Amana Today
By the People, for the People
Amana Colonies Golf Club Opens Early Due to Warm Weather
The popular Iowa course sold out its first day as golfers took advantage of unseasonably mild February conditions.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Amana Colonies Golf Club in Iowa opened its doors early this season on Friday, February 14, 2026, due to unusually warm weather. The course, which typically does not open until later in the spring, sold out its opening day as dozens of eager golfers took to the fairways to enjoy the spring-like conditions.
Why it matters
The early opening of the Amana Colonies Golf Club is an indicator of the changing climate patterns in the Midwest, with warmer temperatures arriving earlier in the year and allowing for an extended golf season. This is good news for the local economy and recreational opportunities, but also raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of the region's ecosystems.
The details
Management at the Amana Colonies Golf Club decided to open the course on Friday, February 14, 2026, several weeks earlier than usual due to the unseasonably warm weather. Golfers like Logan Wheeler, who drove an hour from Muscatine to play, were eager to take advantage of the sunny, spring-like conditions. The course was nearly sold out for the next couple of days as word spread of the early opening.
- The Amana Colonies Golf Club typically does not open until later in the spring season.
- The course opened on Friday, February 14, 2026, several weeks earlier than usual.
The players
Amana Colonies Golf Club
A popular golf course located in the Amana Colonies region of Iowa.
Logan Wheeler
A golfer who drove an hour from Muscatine to play at the Amana Colonies Golf Club on its opening day.
What they’re saying
“The sun is shining, gets us out of the house, that's all we can ask for.”
— Logan Wheeler (KCRG)
What’s next
The Amana Colonies Golf Club will continue to monitor weather patterns and may adjust its opening and closing dates in the future as climate change continues to impact the region.
The takeaway
The early opening of the Amana Colonies Golf Club is a sign of the changing climate in the Midwest, with warmer temperatures arriving sooner and allowing for an extended golf season. While this is good news for local businesses and recreational opportunities, it also raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of the region's ecosystems.
