Links of Carillion

The Links of Carillion in Plainfield, Illinois, is a daily-fee facility designed by Greg Martin that opened in the late 1990s as part of the residential community development southwest of Chicago. The property features multiple nine-hole loops that can be combined into different eighteen-hole configurations, with the Blue/Red combination representing one of the standard routing options available to players. The course sits on relatively flat terrain characteristic of the greater Chicago region, with design elements that incorporate water features, strategic bunkering, and tree-lined corridors to define holes and create variety across the layout. Martin's design approach emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining strategic interest through green complexes and hazard placement. The routing takes advantage of the property's lakes and wetlands, which come into play on several holes and provide both visual definition and scoring consequences. The course serves the surrounding residential community as well as public golfers from the western suburbs, offering a straightforward test of golf without severe elevation changes or extreme length. As a multi-loop facility, the Links of Carillion provides flexibility in pace of play and course conditioning management, with the ability to rotate nines or adjust routing based on maintenance schedules and player demand. The club operates as an accessible option in a region with numerous daily-fee courses, focusing on reliable conditions and straightforward golf rather than championship-level difficulty or tournament pedigree.