Lockhaven Golf Club
Get a round in on a championship-caliber favorite in Southern Illinois with today's feature: $19 for 18 Holes with Cart at Lockhaven Golf Club in Godfrey near St. Louis ($50 Value. Good Any Day, Any Time until September 1, 2013.)
Since Lockhaven Golf Club first opened in 1956, the full-service, semi-private facility has served as a staple of the community for golfers and non-golfers alike, all while solidifying its status as one of the premier golf clubs in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Done in a classic Robert Bruce Harris design, this impressive course features 18 holes of golf on the bluffs overlooking the scenic Mississippi River. It’s a hilly, wooded layout that is enjoyable for both golf enthusiasts and occasional golfers. Golfers will play down gorgeous Bermuda fairways, hitting into smooth Bent Grass greens, all across well-groomed and scenic rolling terrain.
“I would place Lockhaven Golf Club among the very best courses in Southern Illinois. … The design is first rate.”
— Southern Illinois Golf Magazine, 2007
Lockhaven Golf Club offers 6,680 yards of golf with a par of 72. The course has a rating of 72.1 with a slope of 133. Forced carries over water and long, unreachable par-5s will taunt even the best among us to achieve par.
This highly regarded course is also has a spacious formal dining room with a beautiful view of the golf course, an experienced and talented chef and a friendly serving staff. For those looking for more casual socializing and dining, Lockhaven Golf Club offers a cozy bar and grill. Additionally, there’s a large, tree-shaded patio area for outdoor entertainment.
Located only 10 minutes from historic Alton, Elsah, Argosy Casino, tourist-friendly Grafton and Pere Marquette State Park, Lockhaven Golf Club is as convenient to get to as it is a joy to experience.