Galena Golf Guide
Whether taking garden walks, river cruises, ghost tours, trolley tours or home tours, visitors to Galena, Illinois will feel a slow-paced, small-town vibe throughout their stay. Historic Main Street is filled with art galleries, boutiques, antiques stores and restaurants that know how to treat out-of-town visitors.
Whether travelers choose to imbibe in a coffeehouse or in one of the three area wineries, whether they choose to go for a hike, take a kayak excursion or visit a historic site, they should make sure not to forget why they are in the region: golf.
Ten courses offer golfers ample variety within a 20-mile radius. From a national perspective, the area's premier golf destination flies far under the radar, which is a shame, since Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa should blink loudly and often on every golfer's radar screen. Featuring 63 holes of golf on four courses, The North, The South, the East and The General (okay, so the resort may be directionally challenged), Eagle Ridge considers The General its crowning achievement, as do various national golf publications. Golfers should play all the holes, then decide for themselves which course they prefer.
Unlike many of the other courses in the region, which were built before the equipment changes added length to every golfer's game, Woodbine Bend Golf Course was built in 2002 and shows its recent vintage in every one of its 6,755 yards. This is a public course that makes people glad to go by the name John Q.
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Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - Featured
444 Eagle Ridge Drive
Galena, IL 61036
Holes: 63
Type: Resort
Architect: The General - Roger Packard and Andy North
Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course
14A57 Canyon Club Dr
Apple River, IL 61001
Type: Public
Architect: Dave Stortz
Lacoma Golf Club
8080 Timmerman
East Dubuque, IL 61025
Holes: 18
Type: Public
Architect: Gordon Cunningham
Wolf Hollow Golf Course
6546 N. Shippee Road
Lena, IL 61048
Holes: 18
Type: Semi-Private
Architect: J. H. Hinds
Getting To Galena
From Chicago (O'Hare): about 150-170 miles, 2 hours 45 minutes drive.
From Dubuque, IA: around 23 miles, 20 to 30 minutes drive.
From Rockford, IL: approximately 84 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes drive.
From Moline, IL (Quad Cities): about 94 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes drive.
From Madison, WI: about 95 miles, around 1 hour 45 minutes drive.
Galena Lodging
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa offers full golf lodging with lodge rooms, villas, dining, and spa services.
Chestnut Mountain Resort includes 119 lodge rooms with a ski and outdoor focus.
Downtown Galena features historic B&Bs such as Farmers Guest House and charming boutique inns.
Vacation rentals and condos are available throughout the Galena Territory for groups.
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Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
As one of Illinois' best kept secrets, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is located on 6,800 wooded, rolling acres in the heart of The Galena Territory. Just six miles from the historic town of Galena, Illinois, this full-service resort is one of the most understated golf destinations in the Midwest with its flawless grounds and plush greens. Rightly praised by connoisseurs and national golfing publications alike, the resort boasts 63 pristine challenges assembled over four incredible courses: The North, The South and The East, as well as our crowing achievement, The General.
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What You Need To Know: Eagle Ridge Resort & SpaAn Insightful Interview With John Schlaman, Director of Golf
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Woodbine Bend GolfIn Galena Country, we encourage people to follow their passions, to take a deep breath, relax and be themselves. It's what has inspired people to come here for generations. Make your way to Woodbine Bend and experience Galena...
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Eagle Ridge North Golf Course Video Tour and ReviewEagle Ridge North Golf Course, Galena, Illinois is a very nice resort course. Read the complete review:
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Eagle Ridge Resort & SpaAn awesome roadtrip less than 3 hours from Chicago take you to the magic of Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa on 6,800 acres outside Galena, IL, with golf, spa, world-class dining, biking, boating, fishing, hiking, private home rent...
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Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, ILWhen tee-time rolls around, there's no better place to be than the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Challenge yourself on one of four beautifully maintained, championship courses, and stay at resort for a fun family experience, comp...
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