Rail Golf Club is a 18-hole public golf course in Springfield, Illinois, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and built in 1974. Green fees run $30.00 on weekdays and $38.00 on weekends. The layout features Bluegrass fairways and Bent Grass greens, 71-80 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open mar 1 to oct 31, first tee time at 5:30 AM, soft spikes required. Rail Golf Club welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in Springfield, Illinois.
Contact Details
1400 S Clubhouse DrSpringfield, Illinois 62707
217-525-0365
jim@railgolf.com
www.railgolf.com
Course Information
| Course City | Springfield |
|---|---|
| Course County | Sangamon |
| Course State | Illinois |
| Course Classification | Public |
| Course Built | 1974 |
| Course Annual Rounds | N |
| Course Season | Mar 1 to Oct 31 |
| Course Manager | Jim Johnson |
| Course Superintendant | Jim Johnson |
| Course Guest Policy | Open |
| Course Designer | Robert Trent Jones, Sr. |
| Course Shop Hours | 5:30 AM / 5:00 PM |
| Course Dress Code | No tank tops or cutoffs |
| Course Weekend Fees | $38.00 |
| Course Weekday Fees | $30.00 |
| Course Tee Reservation | Accepted |
| Course Online Reservation | No |
| Course Earliest Tee Time | 5:30 AM |
| Course Holes | 18 |
| Course Green | Bent Grass |
| Course Fairway | Bluegrass |
| Course Water Hazard | Yes |
| Course Bunker | 71-80 |
| Course Metal Spike | Not Allowed |
| Course Greens Aerated | Varies |
| Course Overseeding | No Overseeding |
| Course Five-somes | Not Allowed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play at Rail Golf Club?
It costs $38.00 to play at Rail Golf Club on the weekend and $30.00 to play on weekdays.
What is the grass type used on the course?
The grass type used on the greens at Rail Golf Club is Bent Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Bluegrass.
What is the dress code at Rail Golf Club?
The dress code at Rail Golf Club is No tank tops or cutoffs.
How many rounds of golf are played at Rail Golf Club each year?
There are an estimated N rounds of golf played at Rail Golf Club each year.
Does Rail Golf Club have water hazards?
Yes, there are water hazards on the Rail Golf Club course.
Does Rail Golf Club have sand bunkers?
Yes, there are 71-80 sand bunkers located on the Rail Golf Club course.
When are the greens aerated at Rail Golf Club?
Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Rail Golf Club are aerated in Varies.