There is 1 golf course in Wood River, Illinois and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 36 golf courses within 20 miles of Wood River, including 23 public, 8 municipal and 5 private courses. The oldest course in the Wood River area is the Glen Echo Country Club which was designed by James Foulis and opened in 1901. The longest course is Gateway National Golf Links, which is 7,178 yards. Belk Park Golf Course is rated the best course near Wood River.