There are 9 golf courses in Rockford, Illinois and 6 are municipal courses. There are also another 11 golf courses within 20 miles of Rockford, including 5 public, 4 municipal and 2 private courses. The oldest course in the Rockford area is the Rockford Country Club which was designed by H.J. Tweedie and opened in 1899. The longest course is Atwood Homestead, which is 7,470 yards. Timber Pointe Golf Club is rated the best course near Rockford.