Overview

Northwood Blue is the friendlier counterpart to the infamous Northwood Black, offering a more accessible but still technical wooded layout. Designed for a wider range of skill levels, it retains the park’s natural beauty and challenging shot shapes while removing some of the brutality.

Highlights

  • Concrete tees with updated signage
  • Wooded fairways with moderate difficulty
  • Shares amenities and location with Northwood Black

Signature Holes

  • Hole 5: Dogleg par 4 with significant elevation changes
  • Hole 18: 600+ ft par 4 down the hill then uphill, lined by OB

Amenities

  • Practice area
  • Restrooms

Ratings & Reviews

  • UDisc rating: 4.6/5
  • “The perfect mix of challenge and fun.”

Local Tips

  • Bring bug spray

Driving Directions

Northwood Blue
Northwood Park
Morton, IL 61550

Take I-74 to Morton Avenue on the Northbound exit. Turn right onto Courtland Street and then turn left onto Main Street. After crossing the train tracks, you will pass a large dog park on the left. The entrance to Northwood is just ahead on the right side of the road, just before the road begins to turn left. Pavilion is all the way in the park.

🏆 Tournament History: Featured in the 2011-2025 Ledgestone Open.

Course Details

Designed by: Greg Nettles

Year Established: 2002

Course Type: Public

Number of Holes: 18

Par: 58

Length: 6200 ft

Elevation Category: Moderate

Basket Types: DGA Mach X

Tee Pad Type: Concrete, updated signage