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Hardest Golf Courses in Champaign County, Illinois

The 7 most challenging golf courses in Champaign County, Illinois, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Champaign County

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1
Lincolnshire Fields Country Club
Black tees · 6,919 yds · Rating 73.4 · Par 72Champaign
138
2
Stone Creek Golf Club
Black tees · 6,828 yds · Rating 73.0 · Par 72Urbana
136
3
Champaign Country Club
Blue tees · 6,424 yds · Rating 77.0 · Par 72Champaign
135
4
Urbana Country Club
Gold tees · 6,551 yds · Rating 71.7 · Par 72Urbana
128
5
Lake of the Woods Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,525 yds · Rating 71.8 · Par 72Mahomet
126
6
Brookhill Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,597 yds · Rating 71.0 · Par 72Rantoul
124
7
University of Illinois Golf Course
Black tees · 6,479 yds · Rating 70.2 · Par 72Savoy
115

Champaign County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Champaign County, Illinois?

Lincolnshire Fields Country Club in Champaign is currently the hardest golf course in Champaign County based on slope (slope rating 138).

How many ranked golf courses are in Champaign County, Illinois?

10 golf courses in Champaign County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 7 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Champaign County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.