END OF SEASON HOURS | Pro Shop Open 8am-2:30pm As the 2025 season comes to a close, we'll be open as long as the weather permits and have a special discount for those willing to brave the elements for a round of nine! *Call the Pro Shop at 630-968-1920, opt. 1, with questions. Special Winter Rates Welcome to River Bend one of the Top three 9-hole courses in Illinois PGA approved public course with a 70.8 rating & 126 slope from the blue tees, stretching from 2,600 to 3,300 yards from the back tees Layout features bent grass tees, greens and fairways Scenic wetland areas with water or wetlands coming into play on 8 of the 9 holes Par 36 design plays up to 3,300 yards and has 4 sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels Pro Shop with select line of apparel, golf accessories and locker rooms Our very own geese patrol, Brody, on-site daily to keep our course geese-free Conveniently located in the western suburbs of Chicago near I-88 and I-355 Canteen + Bar located in the clubhouse is perfect for a pre or post game fuel up Clubhouse dining room is an ideal spot to host your next party, celebration or shower Learn More Hot Deals Don't miss out on these end of season offers! $5 Bonus Give the Gift of Golf Receive a $5 Bonus Card towards the 2026 season for every $25 Gift Card purchased $ Savings Special Winter Rates $15 Green Fee & $9 Gas Cart Rental Fee (applies to residents & nonresidents) Golf Tips Get helpful golf tips from the pros at GolfTEC, the undisputed leader in golf improvement. Proper Putting Posture The best way to set yourself up for success when it comes to putting is first to get into a solid putting stance. To do this we are going to focus on three key components: grip, eye position, and posture. read more > Connect Your Golf Swing to Previous Learned Motions for Faster Improvement One of the biggest challenges for a teacher of any kind is finding the best way to convey a necessary concept or feeling to a student. Often times...read more > How to Get Out of Greenside Bunkers With Ease After a mild winter across much of the Midwest and a decidedly wet spring, many courses are coming back to life quickly and with a potent greenside defense...read more > How To: Short Game Shots from Deep Rough The greenside bunker shot has quickly become one of the most overly-complicated "simple" shots in golf. This is mostly due to a lack of knowledge about how the club should interact with...read more > How to Hit Your Hybrids Effectively When the first long-iron hybrids came on the scene in the mid to late 90's they were a saving grace for many golfers who had a tough time hitting their longer irons. Using a Gateway Drill for More Accuracy One of the most common complaints I hear from new students is an inconsistent starting direction, especially on the longer clubs. Getting the ball started in...