Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course is a 18-hole public golf course in Alton, Illinois, designed by Arnold Palmer and built in 1989. Green fees run $60.00 on weekdays and $60.00 on weekends. The layout features Zoysia Grass fairways and Bent Grass greens, 51-60 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open apr 1 to oct 1, first tee time at 7:00 AM, metal spikes allowed. The course handles approximately 36,000 rounds per year, serving the local Alton golf community. Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in Alton, Illinois.
Contact Details
4701 College AveAlton, Illinois 62002
618-465-3111
scadmus@palmergolf.com
www.spencertolingolf.com
Course Information
| Course City | Alton |
|---|---|
| Course County | Madison |
| Course State | Illinois |
| Course Classification | Public |
| Course Built | 1989 |
| Course Annual Rounds | 36,000 |
| Course Season | Apr 1 to Oct 1 |
| Course Manager | Sally Cadmus |
| Course Club Pro | Bob Tays |
| Course Superintendant | Tim Johnson |
| Course Guest Policy | Open |
| Course Designer | Arnold Palmer |
| Course Shop Hours | 7:00 AM / N/A |
| Course Dress Code | Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK |
| Course Weekend Fees | $60.00 |
| Course Weekday Fees | $60.00 |
| Course Tee Reservation | Accepted |
| Course Earliest Tee Time | 7:00 AM |
| Course Holes | 18 |
| Course Green | Bent Grass |
| Course Fairway | Zoysia Grass |
| Course Water Hazard | Yes |
| Course Bunker | 51-60 |
| Course Metal Spike | Allowed |
| Course Greens Aerated | April September |
| Course Overseeding | No Overseeding |
| Course Five-somes | Not Allowed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play at Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course?
It costs $60.00 to play at Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course on both weekdays and weekends.
What is the grass type used on the course?
The grass type used on the greens at Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course is Bent Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Zoysia Grass.
What is the dress code at Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course?
The dress code at Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course is Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
How many rounds of golf are played at Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course each year?
There are an estimated 36,000 rounds of golf played at Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course each year.
Does Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course have water hazards?
Yes, there are water hazards on the Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course course.
Does Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course have sand bunkers?
Yes, there are 51-60 sand bunkers located on the Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course course.
When are the greens aerated at Spencer T. Olin Community 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 Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course are aerated in April and September.