About
Stonewolf Golf Club is one of only four courses designed by Jack Nicklaus in Illinois and Missouri and it is also one of his only public access designs. Nicklaus created a shotmaker's layout with a variety of different holes. He also incorporated his signature style of bunkering, which you'll remember for their shape, design, and placement. This is not a golf course where you'll be able to just grip it and rip it. Thoughtful strategy and careful club selection off the tees are essential for doing well. Stonewolf Golf Club opens with a tough trio of holes, ending with a short par 4 that requires a forced carry to a severe green that features a tricky elevation change right in the middle of the surface. There is also a lateral hazard on the left, and five bunkers bordering the right side.
Course Details
Rentals & Services
Practice & Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Available Facilities
Awards & Recognition
-
Top Courses in Illinois(2016 #20)
Golfer Photos
-
Photo submitted by KeegsMike on 06/23/2023
-
Photo submitted by u7765914 on 10/27/2022
-
Photo submitted by dwal64 on 06/17/2022
-
Photo submitted by dwal64 on 06/17/2022
-
Photo submitted by dwal64 on 06/17/2022
-
Photo submitted by dwal64 on 06/17/2022
-
Photo submitted by dwal64 on 06/17/2022
-
Photo submitted by dwal64 on 06/17/2022
-
View Tee Box #1 Photo submitted by Sundayfun on 10/21/2012
Golfer Reviews
really awesome staff
I think the price could have been cheaper due to the time of the year and the conditions of the course the greens were in good shape.
A good challenge for the average golfer
Nicklaus courses are always interesting. Fairway and green bunkers are strategically placed to challenge the average "joe" but still provide loads of fun for all.
Better than most
A fun course offering it's fair share of difficulty. I've played this course twice so far and will no doubt be back for more. It has everything I enjoy in a course. Precision shots and a challenging layout being at the forefront. Its definitely not your driver to short iron to putter kind of course. I'm more of a risk taking golfer, choosing driver more often than not but this course rewards course management and club selection. Conditions were great for mid-feb and will no doubt improve once the weather does. I'm sure it will become a favorite course of mine come summer time.
Greens were in great shape for this time of the year.
First time that I played this course this year and I was very impressed. I always enjoy playing this course and this time was no exception. The fairways were in good shape for this time of the year and the greens were also in great shape. I could not pass up this deal on golf now. I will definitely go back to play this course in the new year.
Challenging course with many great holes
Our foursome enjoyed the challenges at Stonewolf and also the scenic beauty of the course. The course condition was not ideal but this was somewhat expected since we were playing in early November. The sand traps were the only significant drawback as the majority of them had no sand. Again, this may have been due to the time of year. We all agreed that we want to play the course again when the weather turns better next spring. It was a great value for the money.
excellent golf course, definetly not for a beginner, fairways and greens are some of the best in the area. book online,
I highly recommend the course, some of the holes require the player to think, using a driver off the tee on some of the par 4's require, you to manage your distance properly.
Good course, tough pin placements, good conditions.
Windy day. Apparently it was cart path only and no one told me (I had to rush to the teebox, even though I was 10 minutes early). It wasn't until hole 9 that someon yelled at me for being on the fairway (going in on the entrance and leaving on the exit posted). It would have been better had they explained that when I checked in. Only complaint with the course was the sand. Not raked, wet and hard as plaster board, so no way to dig into the sand to get the ball out.
Golden Wolf
To start with elevationnnnnnn, followed by strategically placed sand traps in the middle of course, as well as guarding the greens. The greens themselves are double tiered, small surface area, and false fronted. My advice for this track is to not get caught up in analyzing everything, because there is a lot to take in. Play conservative and don't force shots; windows of opportunity will present themselves...... be patient.
Jack always takes me to the woodshed
This is the only course in the area I play from the bunkers. My wife played it and after her third or fourth bunker abover her head she said" Jack Nickalaus is a golf devil. At lease Jack could have put in a rope ladder in for us short folks.". I alway curse this course. Can't wait to go back.
too much area to get in trouble, very tough for 16+ hcp
$18 was a super deal, just very hard course. Only thing that ticked our group off was we waived the leaf blower machine guy by us when we were ready to tee off. he didnt shut it down and wait so might as well let him go by. he kept the blower trailer he was pulling going and filled our golf carts with dirt/debris/etc. Who trained this guy!!
Good Day in October
Course is challenging, beautiful and fun. Greens in very good shape for mid-October, especially for a late Sunday game. Price is good for this course. More people would play golf if they could get this rate. Fairways in good shape for wet conditions. Bunkers could have used a little more maintenace.
Would love to play there often with the rate we paid.
They Overbook
Every time I play this course, it is a 5 hr round. You start a half hour after your tee time, and wait 15 mins or more between shots. The course is nice, if u can stand slow play.....I CANNOT! Oh, and I have NEVER, EVER seen a marshall ( although I have called the clubhouse to complain the last 2 times I've been there, while I'm waiting to take a shot.....ridiculous).
Great course in great condition
Great course in great condition. In the top tier of public courses in the area.
Very hilly.
Very hilly! I walked and carried my bag.Wouldn't recommend that for MOST people.A couple of hills I hitched a ride EXTREME vertical rise.Enjoyed the course.Some holes had trouble with club selection mainly due to never playing here before.Bunker placement made for a tough round of golf.
Amazing value if you use golfnow.com
This course is as good as it gets for public courses. Rolling hill fairways, well manicured greens, picturesque tee boxes, and well designed private holes.
I used every club in my bag
This course was a lot of fun to play. It has a lot of variety in terms of elevation, distance and difficulty. Very scenic and a welcome change from the courses where it's driver, short iron and putt on every flat hole. This course requires accuracy, length at times and a lot of planning. If you can't keep it in the fairway or hit your distances fairly consistently, this course could eat you up. It's a course you need to know and luckily I got to play with a former member. If it weren't for him, I would have shot a much higher score.
On another note, they have started to aerate some of the greens.
Course is in great condition.
A shot makers course, need to be precise and hit to certain spots on the course, greens in great shape.