Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Carroll County Golf Courses

Bucks Barn

5020 Rt. 84 north of Thomson, 815-259-8278. http://www.bucksbarngolfresort.com/ 18 holes, par 70, 6,019 yards.

Rates (with cart):18 holes, weekday $17 ($30), weekend/holidays $22 ($35); 9 holes, weekday &10 ($17), weekend/holidays $12 ($19).

52-unit motel with indoor pool and hot tub.

Owner/manager/pro is Todd Smith.

Lake Carroll

29-11 Ironwood Blvd., Lanark, 815-493-2808, http://www.golakecarroll.com/.

18 holes, par 72, blue tees 6,477, white tees 5,951, red tees 5,130 yards.

Rates:18 holes, weekday $21, weekend $30; 9 holes, weekday $16, weekend $25.

Cart fees:$9 for 9 holes, $15 for 18 holes.

Practice facility. Pro is Jason Hill.

Oakville CC

8044 Oakville Rd., Mount Carroll. 815-684-5295. http://www.oakvillegolfing.com/ 9 holes, par 36, 3,111 yards.

Rates (unlimited play):Weekday $12, week­end/ holiday $16.

Cart fees:$7 per person for 9 holes.

Snack bar. Manager is Jeff Woodside.

Palisades

18280 Illinois route 84, north of Savanna, 815-273-2141. http://www.palisadesgolfcourse.com/ 9 holes, par 33, 2,369 yards.

Rates:18 holes, weekday $15, weekend $16; 9 holes, weekday $10, weekend $12.

Cart fee:$7 per seat, per 9 holes.

Practice green. Driving Range. Owner/man­ager is Rob and Carol Canier.

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