Attractions
Lake of the Woods Golf Course
The Hartwell C. Howard Golf Course at Lake of the Woods is consistently ranked in the Best Golf Course category by Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette readers. It offers an 18-hole regulation course, a 9-hole Par 3 course and a practice range.
You can contact Lake of the Woods Golf Course at (217) 586-2183 or by e-mail at lakeshop@ccfpd.org. If you are searching the web for directions or need to reach us by mail, our address is 405 North Lake of the Woods Road, Mahomet, IL 61853.
Register for Tee-Times Online To set up your tee time online, click here.
Tee Time Procedure
Tee times are accepted by telephone, in person and on the Internet seven days in advance - March 1st through November 30th. Memorial Day and Labor Day Monday holiday tee times will be available on the prior Sunday (eight days in advance) except on the internet.
Tee times will be available 30 minutes prior to the current day's starting time. No tee times will be accepted prior to that time. Internet reservations will not be accepted for Saturday, Sunday or holiday mornings. Tee times will not be accepted for single golfers. Management reserves the right at all times to combine groups for the maximum utilization of tee times.
For information on golf course fees, click here.
Dress Code
Proper golf attire must be worn at all times. Shirts must be worn at all times. Metal-spiked golf shoes and athletic type cleat shoes are not allowed. Tank tops are not allowed.
Golf Cars
Golf cars may not be rented or operated by anyone under the age of 18. Violators of this rule may be asked to leave the course without refunds. Golf cars are issued according to tee times on a first-off, first-served basis. Only two riders and two sets of clubs are allowed per golf car. Privately-owned golf cars are not allowed. Golf cars are not to leave the golf course perimeter at any time.
Age Limit
No one under the age of nine will be allowed on the regulation course at any time (except during designated family or youth programs when supervised and accompanied by an adult). Golfers ages 9-12 on the regulation course must be supervised by a golfer 16 years or older. Golfers to the age of 12 on the Par 3 course must be supervised at all times.
Rain Checks
Rain checks will be issued only when management deems it necessary to suspend play. Rain checks are prorated based on number of holes played.
Pace of Play
It is the goal of all players to complete their 18-hole round in four hours or less. This is an adequate amount of time, provided all players remain aware of their responsibility to play without delay. Each group should keep pace with the group ahead. If your group falls one complete hole behind the group ahead, you are required to allow the following group to play through.
It is the responsibility of your group to be observant of its position on the course and to keep pace. It is also the responsibility of all groups to advise management if their pace of play is adversely affected. The ranger has the authority to keep play moving at the proper pace for all players' enjoyment. Players unwilling to keep pace may be removed from the course.
General Rules
- Only active participants are allowed on the course at all times. Nonplayers must sign a Walker Waiver to be allowed on the course with the golfers. No golf ball hunting is allowed.
- Any damage to the golf course property will be paid for by the responsible party.
- All players must be registered in the pro shop before teeing off. Play must begin on hole #1.
- Each player must have a set of clubs.
- No fivesomes are allowed.
- All divots and ball marks must be repaired.
- Practice is not permitted on the course. Please use the driving range, putting greens and north chipping green only.
- Only food and beverages purchased from the course may be taken on the course. Management reserves the right to refuse service when it is in the course or customer's best interest. Coolers are not allowed.
- Players stopping at the turn for more than ten minutes will relinquish their position on the course and must request permission from the management to restart.
Group Outings
Outings will not be booked on weekends or holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Outings must consist of 24 players minimum.
Outing fee is $40.00 per player. This includes 18-hole green fee with cart and $6.50 per player merchandise credit.
Shotgun starts will be permitted on a limited basis with a minimum of 72 players.
Outing Services Available
- Proximity Markers
- Scoring
- Cart Signs
- Pairings
- Facility Rental
- Catering
Rental Facilities
The Clubhouse is available for rent for golf outings March 1st through October 30th. The seated maximum number of people of 75. Visit the Fees page for more information. All building and facility rentals are scheduled through the CCFPD Headquarters at (217) 586-3360 or hq@ccfpd.org.
Contacting Lake of the Woods Golf Course
You can reach us by phone at (217) 586-2183 or by e-mail at lakeshop@ccfpd.org. If you are searching the web for directions or need to reach us by mail, our address is 405 North Lake of the Woods Road, Mahomet, IL 61853.