HICKORY RIDGE PUBLIC GOLF COURSE

The rolling terrain of Southern Illinois provides natural elevation changes that most public tracks in the region can only dream of, with water hazards threading through nearly half the layout to demand precise iron play. Trees frame every fairway without choking them, creating risk-reward opportunities that reward aggressive lines while punishing wayward shots. At 6,800 yards from the tips, the course challenges better players without overwhelming weekend warriors, making it a rare find in a state dominated by flat, uninspiring municipal golf.