Golf Courses

Edwardsville LOCAL GOLF COURSES

On the Hill Golf Course & Lounge 58 IL -157 Edwardsville

In 1927, Post #199 purchased the land that would eventually become a golf course and home to American Legion Post #199. Through the years this was known as Legion Park. Today, Legion Park is home to a 9 hole golf course, a clubhouse bar and grill, a banquet hall that seats 350 people, several outside structures and beautiful green spaces. Legion Park also hosts several events and festivals each year including Independence Day celebrations for the City of Edwardsville.

Sunset Hills County Club 2525 s State Rte 157 Edwardsville

Boasting one of the oldest courses in Southern Illinois, Sunset Hills Country Club is proud of it's rich history. Founded in 1924, Sunset Hills was formerly known as E.G. Golf Club. The name was changed in the 1950's to Sunset Hills Country Club. Our membership is full of rich history. We have many long-time members who are able to pass along their knowledge to a new generation of families and members here at Sunset Hills. We are a family-oriented, private, members-only club with something for everyone. We honor those who were instrumental in the development of Sunset Hills and the design of the course. It is the goal of our current Grounds Maintenance and Professional Golf staff to uphold the wonderful, magnificent legacy they've established here for us! What these golf pioneers began for us remains today. Even with the work architect Keith Foster oversaw in 1997 bringing updates to the course, it continues to play like the traditional golf courses of a bygone era. It's a fairly tough course, the finishing two holes offering a challenging conclusion to your round!

Fox Creek Golf Course 6555 Fox Creek Dr. Edwardsville

Contemporary Design in the Classic Style The beautiful Fox Creek Golf Course was designed by Gary Kern and Associates, Golf Course Architects. While mainly active in the Midwest, Kern has designed golf courses from Massachusetts to Oklahoma. The firm’s slogan: “Contemporary Design in the Classic Style,” describes their design philosophy. The ultimate goal in design of a golf course is for every level of player to find the course enjoyable. The weekend Fox Creek golfer will feel challenged. Every golfer will want to return to this beautifully wooded 18 hole course that winds between seven lakes.

Oak Brook Golf Club 9157 Fruit Rd. Edwardsville

Established in 1972 by Wilbur and Larry Suhre, Oak Brook has a long history of providing golfing enjoyment in the St. Louis area. Wilbur Suhre, a life long entrepreneur, spent his entire professional life creating businesses. From a grocery store, to propane, to banking, to countless other ventures, Wilbur Suhre lived the American dream. His first love in sports was baseball. As he got older, he fell in love with golf. Larry, his youngest son, started playing the game in high school. He played on the very first Edwardsville High School golf team. He turned professional and played full time professionally in the 60’s. Larry’s playing ability fed Wilbur’s desire to play and build a course where his son could hone his skills. Larry became frustrated with the “mini-tour” life and wanted an outlet. Wilbur found some land that no one else wanted on the outskirts of Edwardsville. With the last dime they had in the bank, Wilbur and his wife Ida, and Larry and his wife Nancy, put their heart and soul into building the first nine holes. Even though many thought it was a bad idea, they forged ahead with a bulldozer, dynamite, and blood, sweat and tears. The family worked countless hours moving dirt, cutting down trees, and doing everything they knew how to make the unwanted bottom ground into a player friendly golf course. Along the way, Edwardsville native and family friend, Harold Patton came up with the name Oak Brook and the rest is history. Many of the people who helped the Suhres along the way still play at Oak Brook. This is a testament to Wilbur and Larry’s vision and perseverance to finish the job.

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Edwardsville’s Historic Leclaire Neighborhood

By Cindy Reinhardt

Edwardsville’s Leclaire neighborhood is a National Historic District that includes over 400 historic homes, a Victorian-era park, Leclaire Baseball Field, the Edwardsville Children’s Museum and the Historic N. O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. Founded in 1890 as a cooperative village by St. Louis industrialist N. O. Nelson, Leclaire remained a separate village until annexed to Edwardsville in 1934. Today, the former factory buildings of the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing company, provide classrooms for LCCC and Edwardsville High School students. The newly restored Nickel Plate Depot provides an expanded educational space for the Children’s Museum located in the former Leclaire School House (1895) and children still play baseball at Leclaire Field where games began in 1890. The modest homes built for Nelson employees include Victorian cottages and bungalows, as well as other architectural styles, including a number of kit homes. The heart of the neighborhood is Leclaire Park, a serene spot in today’s hectic world that is popular for its picnic facilities, children’s playgrounds and fishing in Leclaire Lake. In addition to the park and baseball diamond, Leclaire residents have other exercise opportunities close at hand since there is an intersection of Madison County Transit System bicycle trails on the western edge of Leclaire. Each fall, Leclaire residents invite the community to join them at Leclaire Park on the third Sunday in October for Leclaire Parkfest, a celebration of the Leclaire National Historic District featuring live music, festival food, crafters, and historic displays on the neighborhood’s unique history. To learn more about the history of the Leclaire neighborhood, go to www. historic-leclaire.org.