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Sinnissippi Park Golf Club

1401 N 2nd St, Rockford, Illinois 61107, Winnebago County
(815) 987-8889, (815) 987-8838
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4.4
41 Reviews
Sinnissippi Park GC
A view from Sinnissippi Park Golf Club
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A view from tee #1 sign at Sinnissippi Park Golf Club

About

Opened in 1912, Sinnissippi Park Golf Club is the Park District's oldest course and at 3,230 yards, it's also the shortest. In the century that it has occupied Rockford's east side, it has served as a great learning golf course for thousands of beginning golfers. This nine-hole course is conveniently located in the center of Sinnissippi Park, overlooking the Rock River. Towering mature trees pleasantly shade most of the golf course. At first glance the lack of water, sand, and length makes the course appear seemingly easy, but it would be a mistake to underestimate this layout. There are some surprisingly tough holes that can maddeningly turn pars into bogies and bogies into doubles. Most of the trouble is to the left, so hookers need to be extra cautious.

Holes 9
Par 37
Length 3230 yds
Rating 35.6
Slope 119
Type Public
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Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Teaching Pro
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Fivesomes Allowed
Walking Allowed
Dress code Proper attire is required.

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Restaurant
Year Built 1912
Fairways Blue grass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect(s) Tom Bendelow (1912)
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4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 41 reviews
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.8
  • Layout
    4.4
  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    4.0

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Golfer Reviews

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hornedwoodchuck
T O P 10
Reviews 1207
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Golden Age Gem

Another classic Tom Bendelow course that’s worth your effort to place. Course has a nice amount of elevation changes. In addition, the conditions were superb.

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Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u384520242
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 10/28/2019

Hello, u384520242. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Sinnissippi Park Golf Club!

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LionelLomas
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 09/18/2019

Hello, LionelLomas. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Sinnissippi Park Golf Club!

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u864515795
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice place for beginners

No water, no sand traps. All grass however greens run so fast very hilly and lots of traffic.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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u384520242
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Ik

It’s a small course. To much money for 9 holes and a cart

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u250998003
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u3938245
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice 9 hole course

Easy layout....sometimes.....easy to go in the street...peoples yards.....or the cemetary.....greens are deceptively easy.......good luck!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented Aug 7, 2018
Hello, on behalf of the Sinnissippi Park Golf Course staff we appreciate you taking the time to address your concerns as we are always looking to improve. We are sorry to hear that you were not happy with the conditions of the course but still hope you enjoyed your round. Again, we appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
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u000002704642
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000002704642
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Come on out

Looking for a fun time? Sinnissippi is where it is at!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000002704642
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A “MUST PLAY” for a fun “round”. Always a good time and super friendly staff. So don’t wait—-PLAT THIS COURSE!!!!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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raymond38farrey
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

sinnissippie

Course was in excellent shape. Good greens and well taken care off

Verified Purchaser
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
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u000002704642
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great time!!!

Always a great time!!!! This course is a Rockford gem.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Christina6813034
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Short but fast

9 holes. All grass course, no water or sand traps. Easy play for a beginner.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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u000002704642
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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klone602
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course. Glad they went back to the old layout.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u722922285
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
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Lee9351184
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Adam2217108
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great condition course!

My expectations, for park district courses, aren’t ever too high. This course was in great condition. The night before had been really heavy rain, and the course was even mostly dry. Glad to see our city is taking such good care of its golf courses. I brought my kids, who are 9 & 11, and I will certainly be bringing them back.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u1567241
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u236719596
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A great old time course

Hills, trees, ample fairways, tough rough all make for a great round of golf.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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