Cinder Ridge Golf Links

Cinder Ridge Golf Links is a Public 18 hole golf course located in Wilmington, Illinois.

The Cinder Ridge golf course first opened in 1995. The course was designed by George Kappos.

Cinder Ridge spreads through 350 acres which winds over and through diving ravines, flat areas and coal refuse, created 70 years ago by the mining operations.

Their 10,000 sq. foot clubhouse is built on the same steel frame structure where the main offices of Peabody Coal were held from 1927 to 1953. Pictures are displayed in the lobby.

Water comes into play on 14 holes strategically located to add a picturesque charm and a challenge for every golfer. Only three bodies of water require a carry shot -- most run laterally along the fairways to heighten the challenge and the beauty of the course without unfairly testing the average golfer.

Par for the course is 72. From the back tees the course plays to 6,968 yards. From the forward tees the course measures 4,840 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 8, a par-5 that plays to 628 yards. The shortest hole on the course is #12, a par-3 that plays to 165 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 8, the 628 yard par-5 challenge is the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole at Cinder Ridge Golf Links is # 6, a 182 yard par-3.

Black tees: par-72, 6,938 yards, 74.1 / 139

Blue tees: par-72, 72 6,613 yards, 73.6 / 134

White tees: par-72, 72 6,206 yards, 72.4 / 131

Gold tees: par-72, 72 5,750 yards, 72.1 / 128

Red tees: par-72, 72 4,810 yards, 72.9 / 126