COUNTRY CLUB OF PEORIA

The tree-lined fairways roll through mature hardwood forests along the Illinois River bluffs, creating dramatic elevation changes that challenge every club in your bag. Donald Ross's 1921 routing remains largely intact, with greens that slope away from approaching shots and demand precise iron play—particularly the devilish par-3 16th that drops 80 feet from tee to green. This public gem proves that championship-caliber golf doesn't require a membership fee, just the wisdom to navigate Ross's strategic bunkering and the patience to read these lightning-fast putting surfaces.