There are 2 golf courses in Joliet, Illinois and all 2 are municipal courses. There are also another 53 golf courses within 20 miles of Joliet, including 26 public, 15 municipal and 12 private courses. The oldest course in the Joliet area is the Downers Grove Golf Club which was designed by Charles B. Mac Donald and opened in 1892. The longest course is Bolingbrook Golf Club, which is 7,140 yards. Aurora Country Club is rated the best course near Joliet. The following courses have won various awards: Bolingbrook Golf Club, Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, Cog Hill Golf & Country Club.