Golf in Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a small St. Clair County community directly across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Louis, positioned to frame some of the most recognizable views in the American Midwest. The Gateway Arch dominates the skyline to the west, and the river here narrows enough that the Missouri skyline feels immediate. Brooklyn has faced significant economic challenges over the decades as its industrial base changed, but its riverfront position remains singular. Gateway National Golf Links takes its name from the monument that defines the view — golf here happens in the literal shadow of a national landmark. The surrounding community's investment in recreational infrastructure reflects the Illinois tradition of municipal and private facilities working together to sustain accessible, quality golf for residents across the income spectrum.