Washington, Illinois
Hillcrest Golf Course
Eighteen holes, a driving range, and a mini golf course in the heart of town — a local favorite for the avid golfer and the family alike.
Welcome to Hillcrest
A cherished staple of the community.
Nestled in the heart of Washington, Illinois, Hillcrest is a simple, beautiful course for players of every age — whether you have played for forty years or are picking up a club for the first time this summer.
The course is laid out to use the entire bag, with well-manicured greens and a surprise around most corners. Bring the family for mini golf, work through a bucket on the range, or book a lesson with one of our teaching professionals.
What you'll find here
Four ways to spend an hour — or a whole day.
Driving Range
Small, large, and jumbo baskets — plus punch cards when one bucket is never enough.
Range detailsMiniature Golf
An easy win with the kids, a birthday party, or a way to end a summer evening.
Mini golf details
The course
Simple, beautiful, and honest golf.
Hillcrest is laid out to give golfers of every level a real round — ample challenge without the intimidation, well-manicured greens, and a walk that stays enjoyable from the first tee to the eighteenth green.
To make a tee time or schedule an outing or event, give us a call. We don't book tee times online, so the fastest way to get on the sheet is the phone.
The card
Eighteen holes. Par 59.
Hillcrest plays as two very different nines. The front is full-length golf — five par 4s and a 325-yard sixth. The back is nine straight par 3s, none of them over 160 yards. It is a layout you can walk in an evening, and one that rewards a sharp short game.
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardage | 255 | 130 | 135 | 275 | 290 | 325 | 190 | 270 | 135 | 2,005 | 100 | 115 | 100 | 120 | 125 | 130 | 160 | 110 | 130 | 1,090 | 3,095 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 59 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 11 |
Playing the course
- Groups are limited to four players, and every player needs their own set of clubs and a bag.
- Check with the starter or the pro shop before starting on the 10th tee.
- Out of bounds is all fences and white stakes on holes 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.
- If a ball sits against a tree, shrub or boundary fence, lift and drop no nearer the hole — one stroke penalty.
- Move your ball without penalty if trees or shrubs under ten feet tall interfere with your shot.
- Keep riding carts off the tees and thirty feet away from the greens.
- Replace your divots and repair your ball marks on the greens.
- Driving-range balls may not be played on the course — please return any you find.
Driving range
Hit until it feels right.
Small, large, and jumbo baskets are available whenever the range is open, and punch cards of ten baskets bring the price per bucket down for regulars.
Small basket
About 30 balls — a quick warm-up before nine.
Large basket
Roughly 70–75 balls for a full session.
Jumbo basket
Roughly 105–110 balls when you're working on something.
Punch cards
Ten baskets in any size, at a better rate per bucket.
Miniature golf
Bring the whole family.
Our mini golf course is the easiest way to get everyone out of the house — young kids, grandparents, birthday groups, and anyone who would rather putt than swing.
Rates are set for adults, ages 8–17, and ages 3–7, with a reduced price on additional rounds if one lap around isn't enough.
Lessons
Get a great start — or a refresher.
Looking to begin the game and wanting a good start? Or maybe you have a case of the yips and need to fine-tune your swing. Give Brian or Chuck a call to schedule a private lesson — they'll get you on the right track.
Adult (18+): $—— per 30-minute lesson
Lessons must be used within the same calendar year they are purchased.
Register by phone at (309) 444-9033 or in person at the course.
Plan your visit
Find us in Washington.
Hours
Contact
Send us a note.
Questions about outings, leagues, parties, or lessons? Send a message and we'll get back to you. Please note we do not take tee times by email — call the course for those.