Quail Meadows Golf Course
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°42′20″N 89°30′16″W / 40.7055°N 89.5044°W |
| Established | 1970 |
| Type | Public |
| Owned by | Fondulac Park District |
| Operated by | Fondulac Park District |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Greens | Bent |
| Fairways | Bluegrass |
The Quail Meadows Golf Course is a public, 18-hole par 72 Championship Style course located in Washington, Illinois.[1]
Construction and design
Founded and constructed in 1970, the course stretches from 5,468 yards to 7,205 yards depending on which tees are played and their subsequent placement.[2] The course has a slope rating of 125 and an overall course rating of 72.9.[3] The course uses bent grass greens and bluegrass fairways. The front nine consists of multiple water hazards and sand traps,[3] while the back nine is heavily lined with trees and features numerous slopes. The property includes several acres of restored natural habitat, serving as a host for butterflies, birds, deer, and insects.[4]
Summary
The playing season in central Illinois typically lasts from March to October. The course serves as the hub for countless youth lessons, youth tournaments, and local amateur outings and tournaments.[5] The course installed a simulator in the early 21st century, part of large renovations made to the club house.[6] The course is owned and operated by the Fondulac Park District.[4]
References
- ^ "The Covey – Quail Meadows Golf Course – IL". quailmeadowsgolf.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "Quail Meadows Golf Course". www.illinoisgolf.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ a b "Quail Meadows Golf Course - Womens Golf Day". Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ a b "Fon du Lac Park District | Experience Fun & Nature in East Peoria". Fon du Lac Park District. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "Events for July 2025 – Quail Meadows Golf Course – IL". quailmeadowsgolf.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "East Peoria votes on a tax levy and annexing the Quail Meadows golf course". CIProud.com. 2020-11-18. Archived from the original on 2021-08-04. Retrieved 2025-07-14.