Rockford Park District Golf Courses Open for Season

Posted: Wed 7:23 PM, Apr 03, 2013

ROCKFORD (WIFR) – The wait is over for area golfers as the Rockford Park District opens its remaining four courses in the next couple of days, weather permitting. Elliot Golf Course, 888 South Lyford Road, Cherry Valley, opened for the season on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

Golf Course Opening Dates, Hours, Locations
Sinnissippi Golf Course, 2004 Arlington Avenue, Rockford

Opens Thursday, April 4, 2013

Hours: Weekdays – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Weekends and Holidays – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sandy Hollow Golf Course, 2670 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford

Opens Friday, April 5, 2013

Hours: Weekdays – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Weekends and Holidays – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Ingersoll Golf Course, 101 Daisyfield Road, Rockford

Opens Friday, April 5, 2013

Hours: Weekdays – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Weekends and Holidays – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information about any of the Rockford Park District Golf Courses, or to book a tee time, visit www.rockfordgolfs.com.

Opening Dates at Aldeen Golf Club and Practice Centre
Aldeen Golf Club Practice Centre, 1902 Reid Farm Road, Rockford

Opens Friday, April 5, 2013

April Hours: Daily – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

May through September Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Aldeen Golf Club, 1902 Reid Farm Road, Rockford

Opens Tuesday, April 9, 2013

April Hours: Daily – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

May through September Hours: Weekdays – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Weekends – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fast Facts about Aldeen Golf Club and Practice Centre:
• 18-hole course with superior course conditions
• Ranked the best municipal course in Illinois by Golf Digest in 2009
• Rated 4 ½ stars by Golf Digest Magazine’s Places to Play Guide
• Golf Magazine calls it “one of the top 50 courses in the country under $50”
• Site for 2013 Illinois State Men’s Amateur Championship: July 15 - 18
• Noonan’s at Aldeen is open Monday–Saturday for lunch and dinner!
• Dine outdoors on the 5,000-square-foot concrete terrace with fire pit. Seats 40 people!
• Coming in 2013 new terrace lighting!

For more information about Aldeen Golf Club or to book a tee time, please call 888-4-ALDEEN (toll free) or 815-282-GOLF (4653), or visit aldeengolfclub.com.

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