Best public golf courses in Carbondale, IL

The best public golf course in the Carbondale area is Apple Creek Golf Club in Makanda. These 9 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1Apple Creek Golf ClubMakanda, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,870 yds9.4
2. 2Union County Country ClubAnna, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,534 yds9.0
3. 3Crab Orchard Golf ClubCarterville, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,275 yds8.4
4. 4Kokopelli Golf ClubMarion, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,992 yds8.3
5. 5Hickory Ridge Public Golf CourseCarbondale, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,863 yds8.1
6. 6Jackson County Country ClubMurphysboro, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,034 yds7.6
7. 7Franklin County Country ClubWest Frankfort, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,519 yds7.6
8. 8Pine Lakes Golf CourseHerrin, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,985 yds7.3
9. Stardust Golf & Country ClubJohnston City, IL · Public · 9 holes · 5,944 yds8.8

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Updated October 2026