Whiteside County Golf Courses

Emerald Hill

16802 Prairieville Road, Sterling, 815-622-6204. http://www.sterlingparks.org/ 18 holes, par 71, 6,244 yards.

Rates (with cart):18 holes, weekday $22, weekend $25; 9 holes, weekday $17, weekend $20. Jr. (17 and under) 18 holes, weekdays, $11, weekend $14; 9 holes, $10.

Driving range:Complete practice area. Grill and snack bar. Superintendent is Aaron Hea­ton. Manager of Golf Operations CJ Wade.

Lake View

23319 Hazel Road, Sterling, 815-626-2886.

http://www.lakeviewgolfers.com/ 18 holes, par 71, 6,080 yards.

Rates:18 holes, $12 ($25 w/cart), 9 holes $10 ($20 w/cart). Cart fees: $15 for 18 holes, $10 for 9 holes. weekend (after noon) $20.

Memberships: single $550, family $750, juniors $200.

Driving range. Manager is Jim Glazier. Super­intendent is Jeff Buntjer.

Deer Valley CC

3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, 815-438-4653, http://www.dvforegolf.com/.

18 holes, par 72, 6,618 yards.

Rates:18 holes, weekday $18, weekend/holi­days $20; 9 holes, weekday $9, weekend/holi­days $12.

Pro shop, restaurant, bar and banquet room.

Pro Shop Manager is Chris Sandell.