Willow Pond Golf Course
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Willow Pond Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course in Rantoul, built in 1963 as Chanute Air Force Base Golf Course and renamed Willow Pond after Chanute closed in 1993. E. Lawrence Packard designed it, and the club describes his approach as easy pars but difficult birdies. It plays to 6,799 yards from the Blue tees (rating 71.8, slope 115).
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by E. Lawrence Packard
Course strategy
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Willow Pond Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
336
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
460
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
369
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
180
yds ·Gold
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Hole 5
382
yds ·Gold
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Hole 6
471
yds ·Gold
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Hole 7
119
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
325
yds ·Gold
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Hole 9
360
yds ·Gold
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Hole 10
372
yds ·Gold
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Hole 11
341
yds ·Gold
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Hole 12
169
yds ·Gold
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Hole 13
432
yds ·Gold
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Hole 14
350
yds ·Gold
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Hole 15
161
yds ·Gold
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Hole 16
346
yds ·Gold
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Hole 17
517
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
373
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 | 356 | 346 | 336 | 311 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 509 | 499 | 460 | 453 |
| 3 | 4 | 9 | 419 | 403 | 369 | 276 |
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 235 | 222 | 180 | 175 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 455 | 445 | 382 | 370 |
| 6 | 5 | 11 | 526 | 506 | 471 | 456 |
| 7 | 3 | 17 | 128 | 121 | 119 | 114 |
| 8 | 4 | 15 | 359 | 347 | 325 | 335 |
| 9 | 4 | 7 | 425 | 385 | 360 | 356 |
| Out | 36 | 3,412 | 3,274 | 3,002 | 2,846 | |
| 10 | 4 | 16 | 398 | 378 | 372 | 370 |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | 428 | 414 | 341 | 319 |
| 12 | 3 | 18 | 176 | 164 | 169 | 152 |
| 13 | 5 | 6 | 506 | 492 | 432 | 423 |
| 14 | 4 | 8 | 384 | 366 | 350 | 296 |
| 15 | 3 | 14 | 192 | 172 | 161 | 121 |
| 16 | 4 | 12 | 363 | 351 | 346 | 279 |
| 17 | 5 | 4 | 544 | 524 | 517 | 415 |
| 18 | 4 | 10 | 396 | 383 | 373 | 370 |
| In | 36 | 3,387 | 3,244 | 3,061 | 2,745 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,799 | 6,518 | 6,063 | 5,591 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.8 / 115 | 70.7 / 112 | — | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 71.9 / 114 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a tee time online
- Bring your own bag and clubs, since sharing is not allowed
- Wear proper golf attire
- Keep carts 30 yards from greens
- Fix ball marks and replace divots
Carts & walking
Local rules limit carts to two players, and carts must stay 30 yards from greens at all times.
Food & drink
Willow Pond Bar & Grill is on site. All alcohol on the premises must be purchased from Willow Pond.
Pace of play
Local rules ask groups to let faster players play through and to keep up with the group in front.
Policies
USGA Rules apply, and out of bounds is marked by white stakes. Each player must have their own bag and clubs, and proper golf attire must be worn at all times. All water hazards are lateral drops, and the maximum search time for a lost ball is 3 minutes. The club also offers season passes and a summer junior golf academy.
Quick answers
Willow Pond Golf Course at a glance
How many holes does Willow Pond Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Willow Pond Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,591 to 6,799 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Willow Pond Golf Course?
Willow Pond Golf Course was designed by E. Lawrence Packard.
What are the cart and walking rules at Willow Pond Golf Course?
Local rules limit carts to two players, and carts must stay 30 yards from greens at all times.
What's the pace of play at Willow Pond Golf Course?
Local rules ask groups to let faster players play through and to keep up with the group in front.
What food and drink does Willow Pond Golf Course have?
Willow Pond Bar & Grill is on site. All alcohol on the premises must be purchased from Willow Pond.
How do you book a tee time at Willow Pond Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (217) 893-9000.
Where is Willow Pond Golf Course?
Willow Pond Golf Course is at 808 Golf Course Road, Rantoul, IL 61866.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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