444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena, Illinois 61036, US
(815) 777-5000
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About Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

Located 150 miles west of Chicago, the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is a 6,800 acre recreational, residential and resort community six miles southeast of the historic town of Galena, Ill. Golfers come for the challenge of 63 holes on four courses and accommodations at a charming inn or more than 250 villas and distinctive homes. The 15,000 square feet of meeting space and beautiful conference homes cater to corporate groups, banquets and weddings. Other features include award-winning restaurants, the Stonedrift Spa, and an incredible selection of outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as tennis, hot air balloon rides, and boating and fishing on the 225-acre Lake Galena.

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$
Property Class★★★★
Acres6800
Year Opened1977
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar
Room TypesRoom
PoolIndoor
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
143 Reviews (143)
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Quite Tight

This course is challenging. If you like a high risk high reward course this is the course for you. It is a very tight course. If you have a hard time staying in the middle with your tee shot you better bring about a dozen balls.The greens run fast and true. This course has multiple holes that have elevation changes including their signature hole 14 which is 18 stories above the green. This course is incredibly beautiful with trees throughout the course at one point you can see three states Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin from the tee box. Only downfall of this course is as there is no driving range at the General we asked the attendant when we first got there there was a range and she said no we don't have one at this course. Great track!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

If you like variety, you will love this course!

I really enjoyed playing this course. The scenery and the views were extraordinary. Club selection was challenging, at times, given the changes in elevation...numerous uphill and downhill shots. I would expect to score much better the next time I play it. The heat index on the day I played The General was +100. A staff member (I think he was the marshal) made it bearable by providing all golfers on the course with an ice cold towel. In fact, he came by a couple of times to refresh our towel. How nice was that? The only slight negative on the day was the pro shop staff. I felt like we were "bothering" them, especially after our round.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Absolutely Incredible, just one issue...

It goes without saying that The General is one of the top 5 courses in the Illinois/Indiana/Wisconsin/Iowa area. Each hole is truly spectacular and the layout is second to none for a Midwest course. The only issue, and it was extremely obnoxious, was the amount of bugs. On a couple of greens, it was so bad that our group simply picked up our balls and drove to the next hole. Apparently the course has some kind of solution that you can apply to your clothing to keep them away, but we didn't receive this message until after the round!

Other than the bugs, our experience was A+ quality. The staff and course conditions were great, thank you!

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very challenging

One of the best I have ever played. Challenges every part of your game.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

this course offers beautiful scenery and very challenging holes.

The course was beautiful and I look forward to playing the other two as well. Will be not only comparing course but staffs as well as staff on south course will be hard to beat as they were excellent from the very start. A,+++-

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Wow what a challenge

this course is more challenging than the general. my wife and i played and wow long challenging course will play again next month

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome features steep slope challenging

Great championship golf getaway extreme slopes fantastic features with a demanding layout have to be very accurate well maintained very peaceful environment super friendly staff 3 more course to play in resort (North,General,East 9 hole )..driving range is located at north course to dial in

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

9 hole wonder!

Challanging 9 hole course - in great shape - finished 9 holes in 1.25 hours! Lost a dozen balls -

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The staff is very professional and very helpful. will play this course again

Staff is very professional and very helpful I have played this course before and will play again. My wife does not play much so for the two of us we can play a challenging 9 holes at this course

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice speed on the greens

Sand traps had too much sand. fluffy. difficult to hit out of

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Dramatic views & elevation changes

If you play the correct tees, this can be a very enjoyable experience. Take time to look back as well as forward. The greens are difficult to read because of the hilly terrain in the area. The back nine is a little more forgiving the the front nine. Look on golfnow.com for the deals.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

this course extremely well maintained

I was just lucky to be able to play the North Course, at this time for the rate which we got. One of the BEST courses in the area.
I,m hoping to be able to play it again, and would recommend it to everyone who loves a playable, challenging, and interesting golf course. Five stars plus...

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Course

Had a great time at the General. Views from the tee are amazing. Bring a lot of balls though because there are many tight tee shots.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Well worth the drive

The General is one of 3, very nice 18 hole courses at Eagle Ridge. Considering the early season conditions and the recent heavy rains, the course was in very good condition and will do nothing but get better.

Using Golfnow made the round very affordable and I'm using it today on the South Course.

One criticism: if you like to hit balls before playing, allow enough
time to go to the North Course and pay for range balls.

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

spectacular views

very challenging course especially if you miss the fairway.elevation changes on every hole. Scenery is outstanding and of course was in great shape would never get bored playing this course.

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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

great course layout with very few level lies.

In mid April the course was in great condition. 35 degrees when we tee off and the greens rolled well.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The General-a WOW course

Fantastic course. Challenging with many elevation changes and greens that are very fast and true. The scenery is amazing. Only downside on this day was a large group way up in front of us were allowed to slow the entire course down. They were playing together in a very large group. Should never be allowed especially on an upscale course like this!

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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

beautiful course

pro shop rude and not helpful. on course staff could not have been nicer or more helpful.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

Wonderful course, difficult but very playable. Always in great condition!

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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course with superb Fall color changing views

One of the most fun, interesting, and challenging course I ever played. The eye-catching panoramic view is simply the best part of Fall golf game. It was definitely money well spent. Strongly recommend to golfers to visits Eagle Ridge Resort for a round of golf game.

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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
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