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Illinois Golf Courses : Franklin County
Franklin County came into being on January 2, 1818, as one of the original fifteen counties when Illinois was admitted that year to the union. At that time it included the territory of the Franklin county of today and the territory of Williamson, just south. The early settlers raised just about enough grain for food and feed. It appears that the streams and woods along them were full of game and the fur trade was an important line of business. Regular trips were made to St. Louis with loads of furs, venison, and farm products. Slaves were held in Franklin county by the leading families until 1824, and then were taken to Missouri and sold. In some cases they were later brought back to Franklin county and manumitted, a specific case is that of the purchase of Richmond Inge by Alexander McCreery. Inge and his wife were put on a farm in Williamson county where they lived for many years. In the winter of 1809, during Tecumseh's War, there was fear of attacks by Indians. Governor Edwards issued a call for the building of forts. Frank Jordan built two forts. The one at the settlement was called (Jordan's Fort). The second was several miles west. It was called (Frank's Fort), which eventually became West Frankfort. Franklin County was named for Benjamin Franklin. Let’s see the Illinois Golf Courses in Franklin County.
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Illinois Golf Courses : Franklin County
Benton Country Club
Address:
Highway 14 Route 2
Benton, IL 62812-9802
Phone: 618-439-0921
Holes: 9
Par: 36
Rating: 33.2
Slope: 116
Status: Semi-Private
Season: March 15 thru November 15
Illinois Golf Courses Comments:
This is a traditionally styled course and fairly challenging. The fairways are open and the greens are fast. Accuracy with ball placement is at a premium. There are several lakes that meander throughout the course.
Franklin County Country Club
Address:
11058 Country Club Road
West Frankfort, IL 62896-4900
Phone: 618-932-3144
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 71.0
Slope: 126
Status: Semi-Private
Season: April 1 thru November 15
Illinois Golf Courses Comments:
This older, traditional course is well-manicured and fairly open. The terrain varies from flat to hilly, and the large greens are fast. Water hazards come into play on at least five holes.
Rend Lake Golf Course
Address:
12476 Golf Course Drive
Whittington, IL 62897-1018
Phone: 618-629-2353
Holes: 54
Par: 72
Rating: 71.8
Slope: 131
Status: Public
Season: March 15 thru November 15
Illinois Golf Courses Comments:
This club has three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. The terrain on all three courses is predominantly flat, but there is some mounding that can cause uneven lies. Water hazards (including Rend Lake) come into play on at least seven of the twenty-seven holes. The fairways are tree lined, and the large greens vary in undulation and are fast.
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