Cinder Ridge Golf Course
Plan your round at Cinder Ridge Golf Course
Cinder Ridge is a public 18-hole championship course on about 350 acres in Wilmington, Illinois, designed by owner George Kappos. The land mixes ravines and flat ground left by roughly 70 years of coal mining, and the course is named for a ridge of cinders still visible on the property. It plays to par 72 at 6,968 yards from the Black tees (73.1 rating, 139 slope), with 56 bunkers and medium-to-large, fairly flat greens.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by George Kappos
Course strategy
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Cinder Ridge Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
368
yds ·White
Blind bunkers sit about 20 yards short of a moderately sloping green.
Hole 2
527
yds ·White
Favor the left-center of the fairway off the tee for the best position on this par 5.
Hole 3
350
yds ·White
The green is shallow, so a long-iron approach is a poor fit.
Hole 4
169
yds ·White
A tree-lined par 3 that needs a straight tee shot; a hidden bunker guards the front left.
Hole 5
343
yds ·White
A long iron off the tee helps avoid the trees at the dogleg, and water sits on both sides of the green.
Hole 6
158
yds ·White
Short is not a problem here, but going long can end up out of bounds.
Hole 7
381
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
576
yds ·White
The toughest hole: favor the right side off the tee and expect to need two solid shots to see the pin. A 5 is a good score.
Hole 9
357
yds ·White
Don't cut the corner, or the score can balloon.
Hole 10
363
yds ·White
Water runs the entire left side and a waste area runs the entire right.
Hole 11
530
yds ·White
Aim the tee shot left of the grove of trees at the turn; a hook or slice finds the hazard.
Hole 12
334
yds ·White
The only room to miss the green is on the left side.
Hole 13
142
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
347
yds ·White
The landing area is bigger than it looks from the tee. Short or left is the safer miss, and the right side costs strokes.
Hole 15
325
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
132
yds ·White
The signature par 3 is straightforward to read, with a drop area behind the green.
Hole 17
372
yds ·White
Out of bounds runs the entire right side and water runs the entire left.
Hole 18
462
yds ·White
A good chance to finish with a birdie or eagle, but avoid out of bounds far right and water far left.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 412 | 396 | 368 | 340 | 250 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 569 | 554 | 527 | 500 | 420 |
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 420 | 410 | 350 | 320 | 265 |
| 4 | 3 | 11 | 201 | 189 | 169 | 155 | 145 |
| 5 | 4 | 13 | 373 | 361 | 343 | 328 | 225 |
| 6 | 3 | 17 | 182 | 175 | 158 | 140 | 135 |
| 7 | 4 | 7 | 429 | 398 | 381 | 363 | 285 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | 628 | 598 | 576 | 505 | 492 |
| 9 | 4 | 15 | 385 | 363 | 357 | 326 | 306 |
| Out | 36 | 3,599 | 3,444 | 3,229 | 2,977 | 2,523 | |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 427 | 385 | 363 | 335 | 245 |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | 570 | 560 | 530 | 470 | 410 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 408 | 390 | 334 | 318 | 230 |
| 13 | 3 | 18 | 165 | 151 | 142 | 123 | 123 |
| 14 | 4 | 8 | 392 | 368 | 347 | 325 | 245 |
| 15 | 4 | 16 | 325 | 325 | 325 | 325 | 280 |
| 16 | 3 | 14 | 165 | 133 | 132 | 125 | 112 |
| 17 | 4 | 10 | 413 | 398 | 372 | 346 | 266 |
| 18 | 5 | 6 | 504 | 489 | 462 | 436 | 406 |
| In | 36 | 3,369 | 3,199 | 3,007 | 2,803 | 2,317 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,968 | 6,643 | 6,236 | 5,780 | 4,840 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.1 / 139 | 71.8 / 136 | 70.1 / 132 | 67.7 / 126 | 68.0 / 119 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a tee time online or call the pro shop
- Plan for a round of about 4 hours 15 minutes
- Five sets of tees run from 4,840 to 6,968 yards, so pick the set that suits your game
- Warm up on the 10-acre practice area
Practice facilities
A 10-acre practice area is available.
Pace of play
The course is marked with yardages to help speed play, and rounds are expected to take no more than 4 hours 15 minutes.
Policies
Reservations are made by calling the pro shop or booking online. Posted hours are 6:00 a.m. to dusk.
Quick answers
Cinder Ridge Golf Course at a glance
Is Cinder Ridge Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Cinder Ridge Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Cinder Ridge Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Cinder Ridge Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,840 to 6,968 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Cinder Ridge Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Cinder Ridge Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Cinder Ridge Golf Course?
Cinder Ridge Golf Course was designed by George Kappos.
What practice facilities does Cinder Ridge Golf Course have?
A 10-acre practice area is available.
What's the pace of play at Cinder Ridge Golf Course?
The course is marked with yardages to help speed play, and rounds are expected to take no more than 4 hours 15 minutes.
How do you book a tee time at Cinder Ridge Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (815) 476-4000.
Where is Cinder Ridge Golf Course?
Cinder Ridge Golf Course is at 24801 Lakepoint Drive, Wilmington, IL 60481.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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