Where is timber Pointe Golf Club?
Welcome to Timber Pointe Golf Club in Poplar Grove, located just 20 minutes east of Rockford, IL, minutes off I-90. Our expertly conditioned 18 Hole Championship Golf Course challenges golfers of all skill levels, offering fun, exciting, and very affordable golf for players of all abilities.
Is Timber Point open to the public?
Welcome To Timber Point. This Colt and Allison design is a 27-hole regulation length, full-service facility open to the public. Located where the Connetquot River meets the Great South Bay the course plays over a variety of terrain and treats golfers with magnificent south shore vistas.
What are the hours of operation for the golf course?
Monday through Thurs: 10 AM - 5 PM. Please Note the Golf Course - Driving Range and Putting Green have all closed for the season.
When does the junior golf camp start?
The Junior Golf Camp starts around July 4th with early registration encouraged in the Spring. Call the Pro Shop for further details.
Introduction
Driving to Timber Pointe Golf Club, through miles of cornfields, my expectations were not high. Having lived in southern Illinois and played my share of cornfield golf, I was expecting a flat, boring course, devoid of challenge or beauty.
Practice Facility
The practice facilities at Timber Pointe were the first indication that it’s a much better course than I had expected. The grass driving range can easily accommodate a dozen golfers and stretches back over 250 yards. The putting green is not only large, but it’s adjacent to the first tee, allowing golfers to warm up right until they tee off.
Amenities & Customer Service
Everyone that I encountered at Timber Pointe was exceptionally nice and helpful. The drink cart was particularly swift: we saw it four times during a 3.5 hour round.
Course Conditions
For me, good course conditions start on the greens. On the day I played, Timber Pointe’s greens were among the most consistent, smoothest that I’ve played this season. That isn’t to say they were fast, they were not, but the speed was never a surprise and the ball never hopped or changed direction.
Beauty & Scenery
As I said, I was not expecting much when I drove in, but when I saw the course I actually said, “Wow, where did that come from?” The course offers lots of elevation changes and, per the website, 40 acres of established timber, not things you’d expect in the middle of Illinois cornfields.
Course Design & Layout
I’m not sure if it was pure chance or if the course was set up tough for the “course rater,” but Timber Pointe had its claws out the day I was there: there was not an easy pin on the course. These pins just accentuated something that should be obvious to anyone paying attention: Timber Pointe is not an easy course.
Value
For the bulk of the season, Timber Pointe costs $30 during the week and $38 Friday-Sunday. Cart rental is an additional $17. In my opinion, the cart is a necessity; there’s way too much green to tee distance.
Introduction
Practice Facility
- The practice facilities at Timber Pointewere the first indication that it’s a much better course than I had expected. The grass driving range can easily accommodate a dozen golfers and stretches back over 250 yards. The putting green is not only large, but it’s adjacent to the first tee, allowing golfers to warm up right until they tee off. Finally, there’s short game area where golfers can hit …
Amenities & Customer Service
- Everyone that I encountered at Timber Pointewas exceptionally nice and helpful. The drink cart was particularly swift: we saw it four times during a 3.5 hour round. The clubhouse is on the small side, but it had everything that you’d expect: ample branded apparel, loads of golf balls, plenty of Footjoys, and other small items (tees, gloves, etc). There is a restaurant in the clubhouse, but I di…
Course Conditions
- For me, good course conditions start on the greens. On the day I played, Timber Pointe’s greens were among the most consistent, smoothest that I’ve played this season. That isn’t to say they were fast, they were not, but the speed was never a surprise and the ball never hopped or changed direction. Similarly, the tees and fairways all looked great and were devoid of any major issues. …
Beauty & Scenery
- As I said, I was not expecting much when I drove in, but when I saw the course I actually said, “Wow, where did that come from?” The course offers lots of elevation changes and, per the website, 40 acres of established timber, not things you’d expect in the middle of Illinois cornfields. Though the views from the clubhouse are very nice, there are stretches where the nearby housin…
Course Design & Layout
- I’m not sure if it was pure chance or if the course was set up tough for the “course rater,” but Timber Pointe had its claws out the day I was there: there was not an easy pin on the course. These pins just accentuated something that should be obvious to anyone paying attention: Timber Pointeis not an easy course. That said, it’s very fair; there were only 2 or 3 times where I thought…
Value
- For the bulk of the season, Timber Pointecosts $30 during the week and $38 Friday-Sunday. Cart rental is an additional $17. In my opinion, the cart is a necessity; there’s way too much green to tee distance. Given how much I like the layout, I think Timber Pointe is a solid value. Since it’s located over an hour from my house, I can’t say that I’ll be out there regularly, but if I lived within half an h…
Conclusion
- Overall, I think Timber Pointeis a really good layout. It’s challenging and fun, but it can also accommodate beginners and novice golfers. The course conditions are very nice and consistent, and the pace of play was unbeatable. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a look.