Settler's Hill Golf Course
About
Settler's Hill Golf Course sprawls across a diverse landscape that ranges from windswept highlands to mature woodlands. The course actually sits on the site of a former landfill but you would never be able to tell with its rolling topography that has become its signature characteristic. When playing, you'll be transported from the Scottish highlands to the forests of northern Michigan without even having to leave Chicagoland. Links-style and parkland holes are interspersed with water to create a test of your skills you won't soon forget. The greens have their interesting quirks and they are framed with deep bunkers and the rolling fairways demand accuracy. Besides the challenging round and affordable rates, Settler's Hill Golf Course's west-central location in Batavia near the Fox River also makes it a popular choice for meeting friends for a round.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6487 yards | 71.5 | 129 |
| White | 71 | 6037 yards | 69.5 | 124 |
| White (W) | 71 | 6037 yards | 75.3 | 133 |
| Yellow | 71 | 5527 yards | 67.2 | 119 |
| Yellow (W) | 71 | 5527 yards | 72.5 | 127 |
| Red | 71 | 4702 yards | 63.5 | 109 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4702 yards | 67.9 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.5/129 | 401 | 460 | 130 | 344 | 441 | 153 | 390 | 535 | 396 | 3250 | 570 | 439 | 164 | 313 | 349 | 160 | 548 | 344 | 350 | 3237 | 6487 |
| White M: 69.5/124 W: 75.3/133 | 359 | 413 | 118 | 332 | 420 | 141 | 383 | 521 | 379 | 3066 | 501 | 411 | 145 | 301 | 307 | 146 | 487 | 334 | 339 | 2971 | 6037 |
| Yellow M: 67.2/119 W: 72.5/127 | 347 | 360 | 110 | 303 | 402 | 111 | 373 | 471 | 367 | 2844 | 415 | 383 | 132 | 281 | 276 | 130 | 449 | 304 | 313 | 2683 | 5527 |
| Red M: 63.5/109 W: 67.9/117 | 271 | 312 | 72 | 265 | 377 | 90 | 260 | 411 | 340 | 2398 | 344 | 344 | 98 | 261 | 222 | 90 | 396 | 261 | 288 | 2304 | 4702 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 14 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Fairway Photo submitted by mynerds on 09/03/2025
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Greens Photo submitted by mynerds on 09/03/2025
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Tee Box Photo submitted by mynerds on 09/03/2025
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Photo submitted by Freemangolfs on 07/21/2024
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Golf is Happiness Photo submitted by Jeff4899376 on 07/25/2019
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11th, looking back from the green Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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6th hole from tee shot landing area Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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16th - Downhill par 3 Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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12th tee shot Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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15th green Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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Bern that runs in front of 6th green Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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Typical fairway Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
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Typical bunker Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
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Typical tee box Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
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Typical fairway Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
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Typical fairway Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
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Typical pin/cup and green condition Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
Great terrain in the flatlands
I played this course very early in the year and had some standing water to work around but the rest of the course was in great shape. The variety of terrain and hole layouts is the real appeal of this course. Each approach offers a new challenge with several blind approaches, downhills and uphills as well as great bunker protection without being unplayable.
Not bad for April
Went out on Sunday the 27th, it was really windy (20-30 mph constant wind), light rain, and fairly cold. Having to deal with these conditions, lets say only your dedicated golfers were on the course. My cuz and I finished 18 in roughly 3 hours which is GREAT!!! The course was in great shape except the greens. They weren't bad but very slow, which is understandable for this time of year. All in all, it was a lot of fun. I think they could charge a little less....$45 is a little pricey at 6:45a.m. in April, but considering we moved so quickly it all worked out.
Great course great value
I have played this course five times and every time it offers a challenge. Great views tough but fair. Great course and even better value. If you are in the area you should check it out
Course was very wet, sloppy fairways and low lying areas.
Course might be better if it were dryer. It hasn't rained that much lately but course was sloppy and muddy. Nice elevation, some cool holes and it forces you to think about your shot selection.
Probably the best bargain in Chicagoland.
If you want a solid golf course combined with a tremendous value, look no further. Settler's Hill is all that and more. The conditions were acceptable but not pristine. With a little bit of sprucing up and repairing the ballmarks on the greens, it would even enhance the experience that much more.
Just very much worth the trip and the elevation changes alone make it very memorable.
Great course for the money.
Course was in very good condition. Some greens had severe undulations but was ok to putt on.
Hidden Gem - Extremely Underrated
I almost don't want to write a review in fear of this place getting more popular. If you like diverse, fair, challenging, and fun layouts, you have to play Settler's Hill.
You have great elevation changes that make for dramatic tee shots (especially on the Par 3s). Each hole has it's own character and the greens feature unique undulations. You learn something new about the course every time you play it.
As a former garbage dump, trash has never looked so good.
Good track, minimal amenities
This is a good course, I would play it again. It is well outside of the city, and is very pretty to look at as you are playing. The greens are tough, not a lot of straight putts. The only drawback is the lack of amenities. Not much of a grill room for post round leisure, and there is no driving range.
Worth the drive out there to play it.
Nice course for the avg golfer.
Fairways and greens are in good shape. The sides were dry and hardpan in some areas. If your ball hits the hardpan you get big bounces and odds are it's going lost or OB. Lots of tall fescue makes you keep the ball in play. Most holes plays independent of each other so you usually can't play a hook or a slice off of another fairway. Strategically placed sand traps in fairways and around greens. Watch the layout on the card as water comes into play and you can't see some of ot from the tee boxes.
Great Course
My wife and I loved the course as everything was well maintained and the course was in great shape. However, disappointed with the staff as they simply didn't seem to care nor wanted to be bothered as we were making the turn and wanted to get a hot dog and beer. It was only 2:30 PM and the concession area was already being closed. That part is not acceptable . . . but will go back as the course is beautiful.
Good course to play.
Has a lot of different holes - water, elevation, dog legs left & right. Long and short par 3's. Very scenic course in great shape.
Course rangers refused to enforce pace of play. No water jugs on course. Only one restroom.
Course rangers refused to enforce pace of play on a group that had falled two full holes behind by mid-round. Course has no water jugs or fountains, forcing you to buy from refreshment cart at exaggerated prices. Only one restroom on the course - definitely not women-friendly.
nice cheap and easy
This is a nice little course easy to play not in great shape but not horrible. there is no stopping at the turn and the elevated holes are fun.
A death march
We played at 4:45pm and by the time we got to the sixth tee there were 3 groups on the tee, not counting us!!!! There was a ranger driving around the course doing NOTHING. We drove up by a green just to see if he would say anything and he looked and drove right by. Desk staff was rude. I had reservations and 3 walkups were accepted right in front of me. I asked about all the walk ups and he said there had been 18 since the last reservation. So much for having a tee time. A money grab with no concern for how many people on the course. It's such a nice layout, and all wasted by speed of play.
Nice layout. Horrible pace of play
This would be a great course to play multiple times throughout the year. Unfortunately I now only play once per year as it is rarely less than 4:45+ on the weekends. Very nice layout. Bunkers need more sand but none of that matters if you can't play a 4:15 round. Suggestion- don't be so greedy and space out the tee times. Get a ranger with enough juice to move players when needed. It's a real shame.
Slow play
Group in front of us, played very slow. Wouldn't let us play thru. They were at least 2 holes behind. No ranger on the coarse
VERY NICE
I IREALLY ENJOYED THIS COURSE. OF COURSE IT HELPS WHEN YOU'RE HITTING THE BALL WELL. GOOD COMBINATION OF LONG AND SHORT HOLES. PLAYED ON A WEEK DAY AT 11am TEE TIME. NO DELAYS PLAYED WITH A DISCOUNT PRICE. HARDLY EVER PAY FULL PRICE.