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Hazy Hills Course

Hazy Hills Golf Course

Hudson, IL, USA
9 holesPar 352,900 yds36.1/105

About this course

Hazy Hills Golf Course is a public facility located in Hudson, Illinois, a small community in McLean County in the central part of the state. The course was designed by Ben Gildersleeve, whose work appears primarily in the Midwest during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Hudson sits in the agricultural heartland of Illinois, and the course occupies terrain typical of the region—gently rolling farmland with modest elevation changes and open vistas across cultivated fields. The layout reflects the practical design approach common to many public courses built in smaller Illinois towns during this era. The routing likely takes advantage of the natural undulations in the land, with fairways that follow the existing contours and greens positioned to incorporate whatever natural movement the site provides. Tree plantings and water features, if present, would have been added to define holes and introduce strategic variety across the eighteen holes. Hazy Hills serves the local golfing community in McLean County and the surrounding area, including nearby Bloomington-Normal. Courses of this type typically offer straightforward golf in a rural setting, with maintenance and conditioning standards suited to regular public play. The facility provides an accessible option for residents and visitors seeking a round in central Illinois without the formality or expense of private club membership.

Quick facts

Location
Hudson, IL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1975
Holes
9
Par
35
Length
2,900 yards
Difficulty
36.1/105

Getting there

# Getting There

Hazy Hills Golf Course sits in the rolling prairie country of central Illinois, roughly ninety minutes northeast of Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) or two hours south of Chicago's O'Hare International (ORD), making it accessible via either major hub depending on your routing. The drive from O'Hare carries you south through the Illinois heartland, trading the urban corridor for open farmland and gentle rises that signal your entry into McLean County's distinctive topography. As you approach Hudson, the landscape softens into the subtle undulations that define this corner of the Midwest - a quieter, more intimate terrain than the flat prairie to the west - and the course emerges as a carefully considered counterpoint to the working agricultural rhythm surrounding it. The final miles unfold along county roads lined with native grasses and mature trees, a measured transition that prepares you for the refined, understated experience that awaits at Hazy Hills.

FAQ

Common questions about Hazy Hills

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Hazy Hills was designed by Ben Gildersleeve.

Yes. Hazy Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Hazy Hills is 35.

Hazy Hills plays 2,900 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Hazy Hills is 105.

Hazy Hills is a 9-hole course.

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