Pottawatomie Golf Course - St. Charles, Illinois
OPEN FOR THE SEASON Ranked 15th among the best nine-hole courses in America by Golf World magazine |
Nestled on the banks of the Fox River and used annually by tens of thousands of people, the 9-hole regulation Pottawatomie Golf Course, which is owned and operated by the St. Charles Park District, is certainly the most beautiful golf course in the Fox Valley area offering scenic views with lush landscapes along the shore of the Fox River.
As the only public golf course for the St. Charles community, Pottawatomie Golf Course is a quality course that provides golfing opportunities for all ages and abilities at an affordable price.
The golf course was originally designed in 1939 by the pioneer of golf course architecture, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., who capitalized on the course’s location along the banks of the Fox River. It is here you will find his first island green design on hole 3.
A Certified Audubon Sanctuary
The Park District and staff at Pottawatomie Golf Course have shown a strong commitment to the natural environment and the wildlife living on and adjacent to 
the golf course. Every precaution has been taken to protect the environment and wildlife. Please respect natural areas.
On October 3, 1997, Pottawatomie Golf Course was the first 9-hole golf course internationally to become a fully-certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS), the educational division of Audubon International, endorsed by the United States Golf Association. To keep this prestigious standing, the course goes through an extensive recertification procedure every three years, concentrating its efforts on the preservation of bird and wildlife native habitats. Pottawatomie Golf Course is one of only 234 courses in the world to receive the honor.
An Award-Winning Golf Course
In recognition of the many capital improvements made over the last several years, the District has been honored with:
- Ranked 15th among the best 25 nine-hole courses in America by Golf World magazine in 2010 (click here for the article)
- Receiving the 2007 Illinois Park & Recreation Association’s Outstanding Facility Award
- Receiving the 2006 Community Image Award from the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce
- Ranking third for best area public golf course by the West Suburban Living’s 11th Annual Best of the West contest
