Timberlake at Timberlake Golf Course

Timberlake Golf Course is a public facility in Sullivan, Illinois, designed by Robert B. Harris. Sullivan is a small community in Moultrie County in east-central Illinois, situated roughly midway between Decatur and Champaign-Urbana. The course serves the local golfing population in this agricultural region of the state, providing accessible golf in a rural setting characteristic of central Illinois.

Harris, who practiced primarily in the Midwest during the mid-to-late twentieth century, designed numerous courses across Illinois and neighboring states, typically working with modest budgets to create playable layouts for daily-fee and municipal facilities. His designs generally emphasize straightforward strategic golf suited to a range of skill levels, making efficient use of available land and natural features.

The course takes its name from the property's wooded character, with trees playing a significant role in defining holes and framing play. The relatively flat to gently rolling terrain typical of this part of Illinois allows for walkable golf, while water features and tree-lined fairways provide the primary strategic elements. As a public course in a small town, Timberlake serves both local residents and visitors passing through the region, offering a traditional Midwestern golf experience without pretense.