Jacksonville Country Club

Detailed description of Jacksonville Country Club

Jacksonville Country Club is a Private, 18 hole golf course located in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Jacksonville Country Club first opened for play in 1925 as a nine-hole challenge. The course was designed by Tom Bendelow. Larry Packard designed the back nine, which was added in 1964.

It's a challenging course that has no hidden hazards. The fairways are tree lined and wide. The terrain is flat, yet be aware of the ponds and sand bunkers that come into play throughout the course.

Par for the course is 72. From the back tees the course plays to 6,507 yards. From the forward tees the course measures 5,927 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 7, a par-5 that plays to 520 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 4, a par-3 that plays to 139 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 5, a 422 yard par-4 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole is # 16, a 152 yard par-3.