Phillips Park Golf Course

Established in 1928, Phillips Park Golf Course bears the distinct mark of prolific Midwestern architect William Langford, known for his bold green complexes and strategic bunkering. The course resides in Aurora, presenting a classic parkland layout defined by mature trees lining gently rolling fairways. It's a course where a well-placed draw can be your friend on many holes, rewarding thoughtful strategy over brute power and where a deft touch around the greens can save a round gone awry. Langford’s design philosophy is still visible on many holes, though subsequent modifications have softened some of the original features. The course offers a straightforward, accessible challenge, more a local favorite than a national stage. Phillips Park is more about community than competition, but with the course residing in a zoo, its residents (the animal residents) are known to come visit. Phillips Park’s story extends beyond the fairways. It's intrinsically tied to the adjacent Phillips Park Zoo, a local institution since 1915. This unusual proximity lends a distinctive character to the golfing experience, with the occasional sounds of exotic animals adding a unique soundtrack to your round and offering a reminder that the course is more than just a game, it's a slice of Aurora history.