Fair Oaks Course
Far Oaks Golf Club
About this course
Fair Oaks at Far Oaks Golf Club, a stalwart of the Caseyville, Illinois golfing landscape, offers a decidedly Midwestern playing experience, sculpted from rolling, former farmland. Fair Oaks favors those who can work the ball left to right, with a handful of holes that reward a well-struck fade. Designed by local architect Gary Kern in the late 1980s, Fair Oaks is a product of its time, with generous landing areas framed by mature trees. While not nationally renowned, Fair Oaks has consistently served as a competitive venue for regional amateur events and local qualifiers. The heart of Fair Oaks resides in its approachable atmosphere. Members and guests cherish a friendly and inviting environment, post-round gatherings on the patio are popular and are as integral to the club's identity as the course itself. The club's famous fish fry is widely lauded throughout the community.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IL
Quick facts
- Location
- Caseyville, IL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Bob Goalby, Kye Goalby
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,847 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.6/131
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
Far Oaks Golf Club sits just beyond the eastern sprawl of the St. Louis metropolitan area, accessible via St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), roughly forty-five minutes to an hour's drive northeast through the gently rolling terrain of southwestern Illinois. The route traces a quiet passage from the urban fringe into the pastoral landscape of Caseyville, where the club's manicured grounds emerge from the surrounding farmland with understated elegance. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby regional facilities offer convenient alternatives to the major hub. The final miles unfold along country roads that signal the transition from commerce to countryside, delivering you to Far Oaks Golf Club with the unhurried grace befitting a destination built for serious play away from the noise.
FAQ
Common questions about Fair Oaks at Far Oaks Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Fair Oaks at Far Oaks Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 29 logged golfers.
Fair Oaks was designed by Bob Goalby and Kye Goalby.
Yes. Fair Oaks at Far Oaks Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Fair Oaks is 72.
Fair Oaks plays 6,847 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Fair Oaks is 131.
