The Rail Golf Course
Plan your round at The Rail Golf Course
The Rail Golf Course in Springfield, Illinois is a public 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Sr. design on a former 240-acre dairy farm, with five lakes and 82 bunkers. It plays to par 72 and 6,630 yards from the blue tees (71.7 rating, 127 slope) and is rated four stars by Golf Digest.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Course strategy
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Walk the course
The Rail Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
312
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
356
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
347
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
419
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
100
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
326
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
127
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
477
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
330
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
320
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
133
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
431
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
340
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
387
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
400
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
113
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
243
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
357
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 355 | 331 | 312 | 307 |
| 2 | 4 | 7 | 419 | 384 | 356 | 329 |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 405 | 361 | 347 | 342 |
| 4 | 5 | 17 | 476 | 445 | 419 | 414 |
| 5 | 3 | 9 | 158 | 124 | 100 | 95 |
| 6 | 4 | 15 | 363 | 342 | 326 | 321 |
| 7 | 3 | 11 | 198 | 160 | 127 | 122 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | 541 | 494 | 477 | 472 |
| 9 | 4 | 5 | 373 | 349 | 330 | 325 |
| Out | 36 | 3,288 | 2,990 | 2,794 | 2,727 | |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 369 | 345 | 320 | 315 |
| 11 | 3 | 10 | 197 | 170 | 133 | 128 |
| 12 | 5 | 16 | 519 | 473 | 431 | 426 |
| 13 | 4 | 8 | 383 | 359 | 340 | 335 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 450 | 416 | 387 | 382 |
| 15 | 5 | 18 | 485 | 430 | 400 | 395 |
| 16 | 3 | 4 | 209 | 177 | 113 | 108 |
| 17 | 4 | 14 | 320 | 271 | 243 | 238 |
| 18 | 4 | 6 | 410 | 381 | 357 | 352 |
| In | 36 | 3,342 | 3,022 | 2,724 | 2,679 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,630 | 6,012 | 5,518 | 5,406 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.7 / 127 | 68.9 / 121 | 66.7 / 116 | 71.0 / 119 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a shirt at all times; no tank tops, cut-offs, tube tops or halter tops
- Cancel guaranteed tee times at least 24 hours ahead
- Leave outside food and drinks at home
- Keep carts on the paths around tees and greens
- Repair ball marks and replace divots
Dress code
Shirts must be worn at all times. Tank tops, cut-off shorts, tube tops and halter tops are not allowed, and the scorecard recommends traditional golf attire.
Carts & walking
The scorecard asks golfers to keep carts on the paths around all tees and greens.
Food & drink
Outside food and beverages are not permitted on the premises.
Pace of play
The scorecard asks golfers to avoid slow play and keep pace with the group ahead.
Policies
Guaranteed weekend and holiday tee times booked before 4:00 require a credit card. A guaranteed time that is not cancelled at least 24 hours ahead and is not resold is charged to the card, and the guarantor is responsible for no-shows. White stakes mark out of bounds, red stakes lateral hazards and yellow stakes water hazards. Yardage markers measure to the center of the green.
Quick answers
The Rail Golf Course at a glance
Is The Rail Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. The Rail Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does The Rail Golf Course have, and what's the par?
The Rail Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,406 to 6,630 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed The Rail Golf Course?
The Rail Golf Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..
What's the dress code at The Rail Golf Course?
Shirts must be worn at all times. Tank tops, cut-off shorts, tube tops and halter tops are not allowed, and the scorecard recommends traditional golf attire.
What are the cart and walking rules at The Rail Golf Course?
The scorecard asks golfers to keep carts on the paths around all tees and greens.
What's the pace of play at The Rail Golf Course?
The scorecard asks golfers to avoid slow play and keep pace with the group ahead.
What food and drink does The Rail Golf Course have?
Outside food and beverages are not permitted on the premises.
How do you book a tee time at The Rail Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (217) 525-0365.
Where is The Rail Golf Course?
The Rail Golf Course is at 1400 Clubhouse Drive, Springfield, IL 62707.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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