Golf in Fairview Heights

Fairview Heights has emerged as one of the Metro East's major commercial centers, anchored by a large regional mall and the retail corridor along Illinois Route 159 that draws shoppers from throughout St. Clair County. The city occupies elevated terrain in the county's interior, away from the Mississippi River bottomlands, and its growth reflects the broader suburban expansion of the St. Louis metropolitan area across the river. Three golf courses serve Fairview Heights and its immediate vicinity, ranging from the community-accessible Far Oaks to the more aspirational Stonewolf, reflecting the city's mix of demographics. 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.