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Nelson Park Golf Course Study

On February 4 during the regular meeting of the Decatur Park Board of Commissioners, Chris Brewer of Economic Research Associates (ERA) presented the results of a Decatur area golf study.

View complete ERA study report.

On February 12, a one-page Golf Market Facts sheet was released to concisely present economic factors affecting golf and Park District efforts to contain costs. Copies may be obtained at Scovill Golf Club or print from the PDF (link below).

View Decatur Park District Golf Market Facts sheet.

On February 18, the Decatur Park Board of Commissioners voted to close Nelson Park Golf Course.  If you have questions or comments, please call Rick Anderson, Director of Golf, at 421-7468 or Bill Clevenger, Executive Director, at 422-5911. Emails may be sent to Bill@decparks.com.

Stay & Play GOLF Packages

Spend a relaxing weekend and enjoy championship-style golf at the Decatur Park District's golf courses, ranked by Golf Digest as 18th in the nation for accessibility and affordibility. Choose the package that is right for you, and Stay & Play in Decatur!

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Red Tail Run Golf Club by Raymond Floyd

Designed by legendary hall of famer, Raymond Floyd, this signature course features large undulating greens, wide rolling fairways, and native prairie grasses.

Located on Decatur’s south side, Red Tail Run has five tee locations and multiple angles, making it a course for players of all skill levels. 

• Multiple Tee Locations from Championship to Junior
• Driving Range with Double Tees
• Golf Academy Programming
• First Tee Learning Center

Course Information

520 West Grove Road
Decatur, IL 62521
217-422-2211

How to Make Reservations

Please call the Red Tail Run pro shop at 217-422-2211 to reserve your tee time - or book online! Reservations are taken up to 7 days in advance for weekdays, and on Monday for the following weekend. The pro shop is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Website

http://www.redtailrun.org/

Hickory Point Golf Club

Home of the Tate & Lyle Players Championship
Longest running & only major on the LPGA Duramed FUTURES Tour

Hickory Point Golf Club is enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels. Its flat, wide fairways provide a foundation for learning, while long distances and the ever-present wind provide a challenge for more experienced golfers. Designed by leading golf course architect Larry Packard, Hickory Point features a lighted driving range and special six-hole short course for beginning and youth golfers.

Hickory Point Golf Club has also hosted the PGA of America Junior Golf Series, Cleveland Golf High School Girls Invitational, Decatur High School Boys Invitational, Plantation Tour Junior Series, NCAA Division III National Golf Championships for Women, Illinois Women’s Golf Association’s Senior Open and the Team Soy Decatur Junior Open.

Hickory Point: Par 72, 6900 yards, lighted driving range, six hole short course, First Tee Chapter Site

How to Make Reservations

Please call the Hickory Point pro shop at 217-421-7444 to reserve your tee time - or book online! Reservations are taken up to 7 days in advance for weekdays, and on Monday for the following weekend. Hickory Point Golf Course has a 24-hour cancellation notice policy. The pro shop is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Course Information

Yardage: 6855
Slope: 125
Par: 72
Course Rating: 72.4

Booking Your Event

Hickory Point is a lovely location to host any size group for golf outings. The clubhouse banquet facility is equipped to handle 200-225 for receptions. Please contact the professional banquets staff at 217-421-6657 to book your event.

Address

Hickory Point Golf Club
727 Weaver Road
Decatur, IL 62535
217-421-7444

Scovill Golf Club

Named one of the top 100 women-friendly courses in the United States by Golf for Women, Scovill Golf Club is the most visited Decatur Park District facility by out-of-town golfers. Sometimes called the shot-maker's course, golfers will enjoy the manicured fairways surrounded by natural plantings on Decatur's only Audubon sanctioned course. Originally designed by Tom Bendelow, Scovill was redesigned in 1991 by nationally renowned architect, Dick Nugent. The “new” Scovill Golf Club retained the hilly, tree-lined fairways and enhanced its playability by adding undulating greens protected by grass faced bunkers and mounds. This target style golf course will test your composure as triple bogeys are as easy to come by as birdies and eagles.

Scovill Golf Club: Par 71, 5900 yards, driving range, First Tee Chapter Site

How to Make Reservations

Please call the Scovill Golf Club pro shop at 217-429-6243 to reserve your tee time - or book online! Reservations are taken up to 7 days in advance for weekdays, and on Monday for the following weekend. Scovill Golf Club has a 24-hour cancellation notice policy. The pro shop is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Course Information

Yardage: 5900
Slope: 119
Par: 71
Course Rating: 68.4

Booking Your Event

The professional banquets staff at Scovill Golf Club looks forward to hosting your next golf outings. The clubhouse banquet facility is equipped to handle 200 for receptions. Please contact the professional staff at Scovill Golf Club at 217-421-7470 to book your event.

Contact Information

Scovill Golf Course
3909 West Main Street
Decatur, IL 62522
217-429-6243

Nelson Park Golf Course

Nelson Park Golf Course was built in 1916 by designer Tom Bendelow.  Following a decision by the Decatur Park Board of Commissioners on February 18, Nelson is now closed. It remains a rolling, scenic green space for those who wish to walk, picnic or play.

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