Phillips Park Golf Course: Aurora, Illinois's Best Public Golf
Phillips Park Golf Course is a municipal golf course located within Phillips Park in Aurora, Illinois, approximately 40 miles west of Chicago. It occupies a section of the city's largest park and features some of the most distinctive terrain of any public course in the Fox Valley — natural ravines and valley topography that create elevation changes unusual for a municipal facility in the flat Midwest.
The Course
Phillips Park plays to a par 70 at approximately 5,600 yards from the back tees. The shorter yardage is offset by the terrain — ravine carries, uneven lies, and the natural features of the valley setting create a playing experience that feels more interesting than the scorecard suggests. The course is walkable for most golfers despite the elevation change, and walking gives a much better feel for the land than a cart does.
The front nine plays primarily through the higher sections of the park with views over the Fox River valley. The back nine drops into the ravine system and requires more precise shotmaking than the front. Several holes require accurate drives to avoid natural hazards that cannot be carried from the wrong angles.
The Fox Valley Golf Landscape
Aurora sits at the center of a dense public golf corridor in the Fox Valley. Within 15 miles, golfers have access to Orchard Valley Golf Club, Fox Bend Golf Course in Oswego, and several other quality public tracks that make the area one of the better public golf regions in suburban Chicago. Phillips Park anchors the municipal end of that spectrum with some of the most competitive pricing in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phillips Park Golf Course public?
Yes. Phillips Park Golf Course is operated by the City of Aurora and is open to the public. It offers some of the most competitive green fees in the Fox Valley area.
Where is Phillips Park Golf Course?
Phillips Park Golf Course is located within Phillips Park at 408 Montgomery Road in Aurora, Illinois, approximately 40 miles west of downtown Chicago.