
Lincolnshire Fields Course
Lincolnshire Fields Country Club


About this course
Lincolnshire Fields Country Club, tucked into the verdant landscape of Champaign, Illinois, offers a classically Midwestern golf experience steeped in local history. Built in the late 1960s, the course is a testament to the era's design ethos: generous fairways framed by mature trees and subtly undulating greens that reward thoughtful approaches. Lincolnshire favors players who can work the ball, offering a strategic challenge rather than sheer length; its bentgrass fairways invite confident swings, while the ample doglegs put a premium on shot shaping. While not necessarily known for hosting major championships or garnering national acclaim, Lincolnshire Fields has long been a beloved fixture of the local golfing community. Over the years, many of the club's most dedicated members have been University of Illinois faculty and alumni, drawn to the course's relaxed atmosphere and challenging yet fair layout. One unique aspect of Lincolnshire Fields' culture is its renowned Friday night fish fry, a tradition that has become almost as integral to the club's identity as the golf itself. Members gather weekly to enjoy freshly fried fish, cold beer, and convivial company, solidifying the club's reputation as a true community hub.
Quick facts
- Location
- Champaign, IL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1976
- Designer(s)
- Brent Wadsworth, Larry Packard
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,919 yards
- Difficulty
- 77.4/142
Getting there
The journey to Lincolnshire Fields Country Club begins at University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), a mere fifteen minutes from the clubhouse, or alternatively via Chicago's O'Hare International (ORD) or Midway International (MDW), each roughly two hours north through the rolling prairie landscape of central Illinois. The drive south from Chicago carries you through the agricultural heartland, past cornfields that stretch to the horizon, before the manicured grounds and stately clubhouse of Lincolnshire Fields emerge from the gently undulating terrain just outside Champaign. For those seeking a more direct route, the regional Willard Airport offers a graceful alternative, depositing you within minutes of the club's entrance and sparing the longer traverse from the metropolitan north. The final miles unfold along quiet country roads that speak to the club's deep roots in the American Midwest, a landscape of understated elegance that sets the tone for the refined experience awaiting within.

FAQ
Common questions about Lincolnshire Fields
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lincolnshire Fields was designed by Brent Wadsworth and Larry Packard.
Lincolnshire Fields is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Lincolnshire Fields is 72.
Lincolnshire Fields plays 6,919 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lincolnshire Fields is 142.
Lincolnshire Fields is a 18-hole course.



