GOLF... Itineraries

Our back yard is dotted with golf courses from border to border.
Players of all handicaps will find at least one course that fits their style.


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Eagle Watching in Carroll County Illinois

Day 1 
LODGING:  Arrive the evening before your big game so you can relax and get the lay of the land.  Check in to one of our golf friendly hotels or motels:

  • Buck’s Barn Golf Resort – Thomson – 55 room lodge, indoor pool, and hot tub.  Restaurant and lounge on site.
  • Executive Inn – Thomson – 40 rooms, microwave, refrigerator, and laundry facilities.  Restaurant and bar on site.
  • Trailside Inn – Lake Carroll – 12 rooms, microwave, refrigerator, continental breakfast. General store on site.

DINING: Carroll County offers everything from fast food to fine dining and steak to pizza.  No matter what restaurant you chose you’re sure to get a special meal:

  • Buck’s Barn – Thomson- casual family style dining with a view of the golf course.
  • Carroll Street Restaurant & Bar  - Mt. Carroll – Friday night all-you-can-eat fish fry. 

Day 2
GOLFING:  Get ready to play.

  • Buck’s Barn Golf Resort – Thomson - 18 holes with pro shop, cart/equipment rental and clubhouse.
  • Palisades Golf Course – Savanna - 9 hole public course with pro shop, cart/equipment rental, driving range and clubhouse.

DINING:  Another night of great dining awaits you; try one of these unique locations:

  • Dusty’s Pizza Plus – Thomson – Homemade sweet dough pizzas.
  • Poopy’s Pub & Grub – Savanna – Steaks, BBQ, chicken, seafood and more.
  • Sievert’s Steaks N’ Stuff – Mt. Carroll – Famous for their thin crust pizza, steaks, chops, broasted chicken, tacos and more.

Day 3 
GOLFING:  Another great day on the links.  This second day of golf takes you to more great courses:

  • Lake Carroll Golf Course  -  Lake Carroll - open to the public mid-week.  18 hole course with driving range, proshop, cart/equipment rental and clubhouse
  • Oakville Golf Course – Mt. Carroll - 9 hole public course with pro shop and clubhouse

Please visit the Lodging or Restaurant pages for full listings.