
Weaver Ridge Course
Weaver Ridge Golf Club




About this course
Weaver Ridge Golf Club opened in 2003 as a daily-fee facility in Peoria, designed by the team of Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of central Illinois, with the routing taking advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors that frame many holes. Hurdzan and Fry, known for their environmental sensitivity and strategic design work, created a layout that incorporates native grasses and prairie restoration areas alongside traditional playing surfaces. The design features multiple tee boxes to accommodate different skill levels, with fairways that move through varied topography rather than across uniformly flat ground. Water comes into play on several holes, and the bunkering style reflects the architects' preference for natural, irregular shapes that tie into the surrounding landscape. The greens offer contour and movement, rewarding well-placed approach shots. As a public-access course in the Peoria area, Weaver Ridge serves both local golfers and visitors to central Illinois. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with standard amenities. The course represents Hurdzan and Fry's approach to creating engaging golf on Midwestern sites, balancing playability with strategic interest across a routing that makes full use of the available land.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IL
Quick facts
- Location
- Peoria, IL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Dr. Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,030 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/136
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
The journey to Weaver Ridge Golf Club begins at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, a compact regional hub that places you within twenty minutes of the first tee. The drive northwest traces the bluffs above the Illinois River valley, where the urban grid of Peoria gradually yields to rolling farmland and wooded ridgelines characteristic of central Illinois. As you climb into the higher ground beyond the city limits, the landscape opens into the kind of natural, rumpled terrain that feels worlds removed from the flatlands below - a quiet prelude to one of the Midwest's most thoughtfully routed daily-fee experiences.

FAQ
Common questions about Weaver Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Weaver Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Weaver Ridge was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry.
Yes. Weaver Ridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Weaver Ridge is 72.
Weaver Ridge plays 7,030 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Weaver Ridge is 136.


