There is 1 golf course in Atlanta, Illinois and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 8 golf courses within 20 miles of Atlanta, including 2 public, 3 municipal and 3 private courses. The oldest course in the Atlanta area is the Lincoln Elks Golf Club which was designed by Tom Bendelow and opened in 1904. The longest course is The Den At Fox Creek Golf Course, which is 6,926 yards. North Greens Golf Course is rated the best course near Atlanta.