There is 1 golf course in Sterling, Illinois and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 7 golf courses within 20 miles of Sterling, including 7 public, 0 municipal and 0 private courses. The oldest course in the Sterling area is the Rock River Golf and Pool opened in 1913. The longest course is Timber Creek Golf, which is 6,504 yards. Timber Creek Golf is rated the best course near Sterling.