Rock Spring Golf Course is a 9-hole public golf course in Alton, Illinois, designed by Tom Bendelow and built in 1912. Green fees run $15.00 on weekdays and $17.00 on weekends. The layout features Bluegrass fairways and Bent Grass greens, 1-10 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open year-round, first tee time at 7:00 AM, soft spikes required. The course handles approximately 35,000 rounds per year, serving the local Alton golf community. Rock Spring Golf Course welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in Alton, Illinois.
Contact Details
Rock Springs ParkAlton, Illinois 62002
618-465-9898
Course Information
| Course City | Alton |
|---|---|
| Course County | Madison |
| Course State | Illinois |
| Course Classification | Public |
| Course Built | 1912 |
| Course Annual Rounds | 35,000 |
| Course Season | Open all year |
| Course Manager | Mike Drake |
| Course Club Pro | Mike Drake |
| Course Superintendant | Virginia Woulfe-Beile |
| Course Guest Policy | Open |
| Course Designer | Tom Bendelow |
| Course Shop Hours | 6:30 AM / N/A |
| Course Dress Code | Shirt and shoes required |
| Course Weekend Fees | $17.00 |
| Course Weekday Fees | $15.00 |
| Course Tee Reservation | Accepted |
| Course Earliest Tee Time | 7:00 AM |
| Course Holes | 9 |
| Course Green | Bent Grass |
| Course Fairway | Bluegrass |
| Course Water Hazard | Yes |
| Course Bunker | 1-10 |
| Course Metal Spike | Not Allowed |
| Course Greens Aerated | April September |
| Course Overseeding | No Overseeding |
| Course Five-somes | Allowed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play at Rock Spring Golf Course?
It costs $17.00 to play at Rock Spring Golf Course on the weekend and $15.00 to play on weekdays.
What is the grass type used on the course?
The grass type used on the greens at Rock Spring Golf Course is Bent Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Bluegrass.
What is the dress code at Rock Spring Golf Course?
The dress code at Rock Spring Golf Course is Shirt and shoes required.
How many rounds of golf are played at Rock Spring Golf Course each year?
There are an estimated 35,000 rounds of golf played at Rock Spring Golf Course each year.
Does Rock Spring Golf Course have water hazards?
Yes, there are water hazards on the Rock Spring Golf Course course.
Does Rock Spring Golf Course have sand bunkers?
Yes, there are 1-10 sand bunkers located on the Rock Spring Golf Course course.
When are the greens aerated at Rock Spring Golf Course?
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 Rock Spring Golf Course are aerated in April and September.