1 destination · 4 catalog courses · 1 nationally ranked

Best Golf Courses in Illinois

Illinois carries 1 destination in Scramble's catalog covering 4 independently researched courses, with the strongest trip-planning anchors ranked below. Pricing, weather, and primary airports are all real, pulled from the catalog at build time.

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Every Illinois destination, ranked

Sorted by national-ranking depth, then catalog course count.

1 golf destinations in Illinois, ranked by catalog depth. Columns: rank, destination, nearest airport, courses (must-play / total), price range, and best-for archetype.
#DestinationNearest airportCoursesPeak greens feePrice band
1Southern Illinois Trail–1 must-play / 8 total$45–$49$

Where is the best golf in Illinois?

Kokopelli Golf Club at Southern Illinois Trail is the strongest catalog course in Illinois, earning America's 100 Best Courses for $100 or Less on national rankings. It anchors Illinois's catalog as the state's strongest single course.

The Illinois destination lineup

Illinois destinations

Frequently asked questions about golf in Illinois

Is Illinois a good state for a golf trip?

Yes for one strong trip. Illinois has 1 destination in Scramble's catalog covering 4 independently researched courses, including 1 course ranked on national best-of lists. Southern Illinois Trail anchors the state catalog, with neighboring destinations rounding out a long-weekend or full-week itinerary depending on group size.

How much does a Illinois golf trip cost?

A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Illinois runs about $874 per person on average across the state's 1 destinations, with mid-range ($$) lodging. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Use the trip calculator on any destination's page to lock in the actual number for your group.

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This page ranks every Illinois destination in Scramble's catalog by national-ranking depth, must-play course count, and total catalog course count, with editorial overrides where the auto-rank misses something. Trip cost is computed by sample-planning a 3-round, 4-golfer trip at mid-range ($$) lodging for each destination. Weather scores combine 20-year temperature and precipitation data.

Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.