Decatur Area Golf Guide

Fans of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, most certainly should make the pilgrimage to Decatur, Illinois, and the surrounding region. By following the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Trail, travelers can visit numerous sites that played essential roles in the maturation and career of the iconic historic figure known as Honest Abe, including the Lincoln family's first Illinois home, the location of Abe's first political speech and the site on which he was nominated to run for president.

Yet all things Decatur do not revolve around President Lincoln. More than 300 events and festivals fill the annual calendar, and galleries and restaurants add cultural flair and delicious dining options to the quaint downtown business district.

After boning up on their history and sating their appetites, however, golfers will want to experience the wealth of courses in the region. Red Tail Run Golf Club plays a burly 7,351 yards from the tips, but no one would expect a course designed by Hall of Famer Raymond Floyd to be a pushover.

The 18-hole championship course at Hickory Point Golf Course features wide fairways that are usually defended by steady winds, and the six-hole short course is perfect for beginners, players with limited time or for a warm-up round.

Scovill Golf Club, an Audubon-sanctioned course, beautifully incorporates hills, mounds and grass-faced bunkers into its design, and the course has been ranked among the 100 most women-friendly courses in the nation by Golf for Women.

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Hickory Point Golf Course

Home of the Michelob Ultra Duramed FUTURES Players Championship, Hickory Point Golf Club is enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels. Its flat, wide fairways provide a foundation for learning, while long distances and the ever-present wind provide a challenge for more experienced golfers. Designed by leading golf course architect Roger Packard, Hickory Point features a lighted driving range and special six-hole short course for beginning and youth golfers.

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For Immediate Release: Troon Selected To Manage South Side Country Club In Decatur, Illinois

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Getting To Know: Hickory Point

An Insightful Interview With Rick Anderson, Director of Golf

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Getting To Know: Red Tail Run by Raymond Floyd

An Insightful Interview With Rick Anderson, Director of Golf

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Golf Decatur

Golf your choice of two beautiful public golf courses in Decatur, Illinois, Hickory Point Golf Club or Red Tail Run Golf Club by Raymond Floyd.

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