Sunset Hills Golf Club

Sunset Hills Golf Club's Championship course sits in Pekin, a small city on the Illinois River in central Illinois, roughly ten miles south of Peoria. Bob Monge designed the layout, contributing to the region's public and semi-private golf offerings during a period when many Midwestern communities expanded their facilities to meet growing demand. The course serves the Pekin area as a local membership club with a traditional structure that includes regular member play and outside guest access. The routing works with the gently rolling terrain typical of this part of the Illinois River valley, where elevation changes are modest but sufficient to create variety in lies and approach angles. Tree-lined fairways define most holes, and water features appear on several holes, reflecting the natural drainage patterns of the area. The layout balances risk-reward opportunities with straightforward holes that reward accurate iron play and course management. Sunset Hills functions as a community golf hub in Pekin, hosting local tournaments and league play throughout the season. The club maintains a casual, welcoming atmosphere common to many Midwestern clubs of its type, where golf serves as a social anchor for members and their families. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that supports the membership's dining and event needs, typical of established clubs in smaller Illinois cities.