![]() ![]() Known for its difficulty, The General provides tremendous experience from all of the tee boxes. I played The General many years ago and finally made a trip back specifically to play this course. If you are a beginner or consider yourself a novice, definitely add this to your bucket list, but do not attempt to play until you get better!Īll of the Eagle Ridge courses are fantastic and fun to play, but The General remains the crowning glory of Galena. Very challenging tee to green, but with four levels of tee boxes I believe this course could be enjoyed by the intermediate to expert golfer. Definitely a course to be enjoyed by the straighter hitters as hitting in the rough will often result in a lost ball or an unplayable lie. A special note of interest: the carts are basic and do not include GPS or a ball/club cleaner (which I would expect from a course of this caliber). The elevation changes often with most holes playing significantly uphill or downhill. The greens roll fast, but true, and generally speaking have less break than you would think. ![]() I have played several other notable courses in Illinois including Cog Hill & Weaver Ridge and The General continues to amaze and impress, truly earning its status as a Top 100 course. Even though it rained the day proceeding our arrival, the course was in great shape (cart path only). The General is a fine example of outstanding golf. The Par 4 #13 is an absolute brute with a great view of the Galena territory in the background. One could argue with better practice facilities it could be the most complete golf experience in the state.īest Hole(s): The Par 5 6th is mesmerizing with a theater of woodlands engulfing the hole. The Verdict: "The General" is a Top 5 public golf course in Illinois. Rates at nearly $150 for public play is a little steep. Too many forced carries and small targets for the mid-high handicapper. No driving range or short game practice area on-site is a huge minus given the quality of course. The Bad: Fairways can be a little too moist. Superb staff will get your day started off great and monitor pace of play. Very nice clubhouse with locker rooms and a full gourmet restaurant. Fantastic course conditions and excellent, large undulating greens. Rugged design has impressive vistas and elevation changes, with some eye-popping Par 4's and Par 5's. The Good: The crown jewel of the Eagle Ridge Resort, Roger Packard & Andy North's track has more of an northern Michigan feel than western Illinois.
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