The
Den at Fox Creek
3002 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington
434-2300
6,926
yards / Par 72 / 18 Hole
The
Den at Fox Creek is an Arnold Palmer Signature designed golf course
that opened in 1997. The 6,926-yard course, which includes bent
grass tees, greens and fairways, features carts, club rentals,
pro shop and snack bar, sports extra large greens on a rolling
prairie terrain, with two double dog-leg par 5 holes. There are
nine holes with water hazards, 131 sand traps, and a unique alternate
shot, closing the 18th hole on this Par 72 course. Practice facilities
include a large bent grass driving range and tees with practice
chipping and putting greens. The course received a four-star rating
from Golf Digest and has been named a “Top 100 Best Golf
Bargain” by Maximum Golf magazine.
Highland
Park
1613 S. Main St., Bloomington
434-2200
5,725
yards / Par 70 / 18 Hole
Located
in South Bloomington, Highland Park Golf Course has numerous challenges
including creeks, three lakes, well-placed sand traps, and tree-lined
fairways. This 5,725-yard Par 70 is a great course for both the
beginner and veteran golfer. A hilly terrain with a beautiful
creek meandering through the holes makes this a very challenging
and scenic golf course. The course includes a pro shop, carts,
club rental, snack bar and offers individual or group lessons.
Golf Digest Places to Play has given Highland Park a 3-star rating.
We are certain that after playing this course, you will find it
difficult to discover a better value than the one at Highland
Park.
Illinois
State University
Gregory St., Normal
438-8065
6,730
yards / Par 71 / 18 Hole
The
University Golf Course is located near the northwest corner of
the Illinois State
University campus. It was designed by golf course architect
Robert Bruce Harris and opened for play in 1964. In July 2001
the course completed a major renovations project under the direction
of Champions Tour Player, and Illinois State University alumnus,
DA Weibring. The course features bent grass greens, tees, and
fairways, continuous cart paths from tee to green, strategically
placed bunkers, and a variety of tees for every skill level. The
University Golf Course has hosted IHSA Regional, Sectional, and
State Championships, NCAA Regional Championships, Intercollegiate
Athletics home tournaments, the Country Youth Classic, and many
charity and university community fundraiser's.
Ironwood
1901 N. Towanda Ave., Normal
454-9620
5,580
- 6,960 / Par 72 / 18 Hole
Ironwood
Golf Course, owned and operated by the Town of Normal Parks and
Recreation Department, is a championship course that includes
four water hazards and four sets of tees that range from 5,580
yards to 6,960 yards. Ironwood’s attributes, which include
a grass tee driving range, large practice putting greens, a practice
bunker, banquet room, pro shop, carts, and individual or group
lessons, offers a challenging test of golf to players of all abilities.
The 18-hole course, which opened in 1990, has hosted high school
regional, sectional, and conference championship tournaments,
numerous collegiate tournaments and also hosted state amateur
qualification tournaments and state amateur senior tournaments.
Prairie
Vista
502 Sale Barn Rd., Bloomington
434-2217
6,745
yards / Par 72 / 18 Hole
Bloomington-Normal’s
second Packard designed course, Prairie Vista is one of the most
challenging in the Midwest. The 6,745-yard Par 72 received a 4
star rating in Golf Digest’s 2002-03 Places to Play. With
16 water hazards, a unique ‘wave bunker,’ numerous
sand pots and unruly wind conditions which change with a moments
notice, this 18-hole course plays differently every day. Prairie
Vista sports two-level greens and fairways, lots of sand, lakes,
rolling hills, pro-shop, carts, club rental, snack bar, banquet
room and driving range. The course was the site of the 1997 NCAA
Division I Women’s Golf East Regional, and it annually hosts
the IHSA Class A Boy’s Golf State Championships in October.
Hazy
Hills
Rural Hudson
726-9200
2,900
yards / Par 35 / 9 Hole
Located in Hudson Illinois, this 9-hole golf course was built
in 1975. It has bent grass greens, water hazards, a putting green,
club rental, pull-car rental, teaching pro, a Pro Shop, and a snack
bar. It is open to the public and is in season from April to November.
Indian
Springs
Route 2, Saybrook
662-9440
3,143 yards / Par 36 / 9 Hole
Located in Saybrook Illinois, this semi-private 9-hole golf course
built in 1971 offers many amenities to golfers of all skill levels.
It has a Pro-Shop, bent grass greens, water hazards, club rental,
golf cart rental, pull-cart rental, putting green, driving range,
and a snack bar to satisfy all of your needs.
Golf
Learning Center
1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal
829-4653
This
all year long indoor golf course is Central Illinois’ only
synthetic turf facility offering full ball flight. It offers lessons
from on-staff PGA Professional instructors, a Pro-Shop, fully covered
hitting decks, virtual sand and water hazards, individual or group
lessons offered, putting green, conference/party room, and a delicious
snack bar. Whether you’re a beginner or pro, adult or child,
man or woman, the All Seasons Golf Learning Center is a great place
to fit all of your needs.
Bloomington
Indoor Golf Club
11 Finance Dr. Suite #1, Bloomington
662-6439
The
Indoor Golf Club offers a variety of options at their golf facility.
You have the choice of playing nine holes or 18 holes through the
week and even weekends. The Indoor Golf Club offers weekly meal
specials and has a Senior Breakfast special, lunch, family night
and late night specials. The Indoor Golf Club offers private lessons
and golfing parties for your convenience. Open daily October-Mid
April to accommodate people at their own time.
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All area codes are 309 unless otherwise noted.