101 Daisyfield Road | Rockford, IL 61102
Cashier/Starter: 815-987-8834

Ingersoll Golf Course is a historic and treasured part of the Rockford Park District’s golf tradition. Opened on September 2, 1922, it became the Park District’s second public golf course and has been welcoming golfers and families to the west side of Rockford for more than a century.

The story of Ingersoll began in 1919, when the Rockford Park District purchased land at West State Street and Daisyfield Road. The Ingersoll family generously donated $50,000 to transform the former Plin Smith estate into a recreational park in memory of their son, Lt. Clayton C. Ingersoll, who lost his life in 1918 when his aircraft crashed during an Army Air Corps training exercise in France.

The course was designed by renowned golf architect Thomas Bendelow, whose portfolio included some of the most respected courses of his era, including the No. 3 Course at Medinah Country Club. Even before the course opened, Ingersoll demonstrated the Park District’s commitment to providing quality public golf. A severe drought in 1921 damaged much of the newly planted grass, leading to the development of an innovative watering system capable of irrigating all 18 greens. With the course restored, Ingersoll officially opened in 1922 with a patriotic ceremony honoring the memory of Lt. Ingersoll.

The course continued to grow in the years that followed. In 1924, a distinctive brick clubhouse was constructed with a $5,000 donation from Winthrop Ingersoll, adding another lasting piece to the character and history of the facility.

Ingersoll has also played an important role in introducing new generations to the game. In 2001, the course hosted a Tiger Woods Foundation clinic designed to bring golf opportunities to children who historically had limited access to the sport. In 2004, Ingersoll Learning Links was added, providing a welcoming four-hole layout specifically designed for children, families and beginning golfers.

Today, Ingersoll Golf Course remains a classic 18-hole public golf experience, playing 6,228 yards through gently undulating terrain. Its narrow, tree-lined fairways and strategically placed sand bunkers challenge golfers while maintaining the welcoming character that has defined the course for more than 100 years. With no water hazards and the addition of Learning Links, Ingersoll offers opportunities for golfers of many ages and skill levels.

More than a golf course, Ingersoll is a place where history, community and the game of golf come together. For generations of Rockford golfers, it has been a place to learn, compete, enjoy time with family and friends, and experience the game in a setting rich with local history.

Making a Tee Time

Reservations may be made up to 14 days in advance.

Tee Time Cancellation Policy

Members and public golfers are required to cancel or change their tee time at least 24 hours in advance. Golfers who no show or fail to cancel or change their tee time may be subject to a cancellation fee or restrictions of their advance tee time booking privileges.