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Golf
Vacations Illinois Welcome to Uncle
Bogey’s
Guide to Golf Vacations Illinois. Below
you
will find information on several Illinois Golf Resorts.
If
you
visited any of these resorts we would love to hear about your
experience. These first hand stories
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Uncle Bogey's Golf Trivia
At the age
of 54, this golfer shot a 66 for the lowest round by a senior in The
Masters. Who was it?
Answer at the end of this page
Resorts are listed in
alphabetical order:
Eagle Creek Resort
In each of our 138 finely-appointed guest
rooms,
handcrafted furnishings reflect the skills of the nearby Amish
community. The resort also features 10 suites with fireplaces that come
with a private patio offering a comfortable, quiet ending to a busy day
of business or recreation. And to make you feel right at home, our
guest rooms provide you with satellite TV, in-room movies, Starbuck's
coffee, AM/FM radios with alarms and a full compliment of
bathroom/personal care products.
Resort Price Level - Modest
to Mid Range Depending on season
Course Information:
Surrounded by towering trees and picturesque
shoreline on one of
Illinois' largest lakes, a truly one-of-a-kind course exists. Located
in Eagle Creek State Park in Lake Shelbyville, Eagle Creek Resort
sports a beautifully challenging 6,900 yard course. The layout was
meticulously engineered by Ken Killian, designer of the renowned Kemper
Lakes Golf Course in Lake Zurich, Illinois, home of the Ameritech
Senior Open.
45 minitues
south of Decatur IL Findlay, IL
Directions
800-876-3245
Source: Eagle
Creek Resort Web Page
Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
Take
ours, for example. With thousands of acres of rolling hills and a
sparkling lake in the midst of Illinois’ beautiful Galena Territory –
within easy driving distance from Chicago – Eagle Ridge Resort
&
Spa has breathtaking views and natural beauty you just won’t
find
anywhere else.
Resort Price Level
- Modest
to Mid Range depending on season
Course Information:
Rightly
praised by connoisseurs and national golfing publications
alike, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa boasts 63 pristine challenges
assembled over our North, South, and East (9 holes) Courses, as well as
our crowning achievement, The General Course.
150
Miles West of Chicago
444 Eagle Ridge Drive
Galena, IL 61036
800-240-1681
Source: Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa Web
Site
Eaglewood Resort and Spa
The
Eaglewood Resort & Spa has been awarded numerous accolades
including the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond award. Eaglewood
Resort
& Spa offers a luxurious retreat whether you arrive for a
conference or relaxing getaway. The architecturally stunning resort,
constructed in Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced Prairie-style
architecture, features upscale accommodations, luxurious
amenities,
sophisticated technology and a myriad of recreational options.
Resort Price Level
- Modest
Course Information:
Rolling
green fairways, majestic trees and sparkling lakes are the
inspiring backdrop for Eaglewood’s championship golf course. The
par-72, 6,017-yard course boasts 100-year-old oak trees, three
beautiful lakes and dramatically sloping greens that will challenge
golfers of all skill levels.
35
minutes northwest of Chicago
1401 Nordic Road
Itasca, IL 60143 1-877-285-6150
Source: Eaglewood Resort Web Site
Pheasant Run Resort and Spa
Welcome
to Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, the Midwest’s largest
entertainment resort. Located at Chicago’s doorstep in historic St.
Charles, this beautiful 250 acre resort is within easy reach of both
O’Hare International and Midway Airports. With 473 luxurious guest
rooms, two championship golf courses, a renowned spa, award-winning
dining and entertainment, three pools and extensive meeting and
conference facilities, Pheasant Run Resort & Spa is the perfect
setting for both weekend getaways and corporate retreats.
Resort Price Level
- Mid
Range
Course Information:
Enjoy 36 holes of championship golf on two
award-winning courses.
Players of every level will thoroughly enjoy our resort course, while
those who seek a challenge will want to play the Robert Trent Jones,
Jr. links course at Prairie Landing. Both courses have been recognized
for their beauty as much as for their competitive play and our
full-service pro shop can schedule a tee time at either course.
1 hour from
Chicago
4051 East Main St. St. Charles, IL
60174 800.4.PHEASANT (474-3272)
Source: Pheasant
Run Resort and Spa Web Site
Uncle Bogey's Golf Trivia
Answer: Ben Hogan
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