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Orange Course

University of Illinois Golf Club

Savoy, IL, USA
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Public: #103

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About this course

Orange at the University of Illinois Golf Club stands as a testament to collegiate golf's enduring appeal, a proving ground for generations of Illini golfers honing their skills amidst the rolling landscape of Savoy, Illinois. Its understated charm belies a demanding layout. Designed in the classic parkland style, the course favors strategic play over sheer power. The relatively flat terrain, punctuated by mature trees and strategically placed water hazards, forces golfers to carefully consider their approach shots. Its tight fairways and doglegs challenge even the most seasoned players, while its subtly undulating greens demand a deft touch with the putter. While not known for hosting major professional championships, the course consistently serves as a site for collegiate and amateur events, fostering a competitive spirit. Originally designed by University of Illinois landscape architect, Warren Roberts, the course has undergone subtle enhancements over the years, maintaining its original character while adapting to the evolving game. It remains a beloved fixture within the university community. More than just a golf course, Orange serves as a training ground and venue for the University of Illinois' celebrated golf programs. Its historic status and demanding yet fair layout make it a place that challenges players but creates fond memories that last a lifetime. The club has an active membership, with a core that values the simple pleasures of camaraderie and competition. And the course, while not nationally renowned, holds a place of honor within the regional golf landscape.

Quick facts

Location
Savoy, IL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1950
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,866 yards
Difficulty
72.7/121
Course Vaults score
6.0

Getting there

The University of Illinois Golf Club sits just minutes from Willard Airport (CMI), the university's own airfield in Champaign, making it one of the most accessible private aviation destinations in the Midwest; commercial travelers typically arrive via Chicago's O'Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW), roughly two hours north, before heading south through the gently rolling Illinois prairie toward Savoy. The drive from either Chicago hub carries you through the heart of corn country, where the landscape gradually shifts from suburban sprawl to open farmland, the horizon widening as you approach the club's manicured grounds on the outskirts of the university town. From Champaign proper, the final fifteen-minute approach winds through quiet residential streets before arriving at the University of Illinois Golf Club, where the transition from rural Illinois to the refined sanctuary of the course feels both seamless and deliberate - a fitting arrival for one of the region's most storied collegiate golf destinations.

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Common questions about Orange at University of Illinois Golf Club

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

Orange at University of Illinois Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.

Orange was designed by C. W. Wagstaff.

Yes. Orange at University of Illinois Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Orange is 72.

Orange plays 6,866 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Orange is 121.

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