Golf in Joliet

Joliet is Will County's largest city and one of northeastern Illinois's most historically significant communities, shaped by its position at the confluence of the Des Plaines and Kankakee rivers and its role as a major stop on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. The city's diverse economy — spanning manufacturing, distribution, gaming, and the burgeoning Amazon logistics corridor — has given it an economic resilience that many comparable midsize Illinois cities have struggled to maintain. The Joliet Country Club's historical presence in Preston Heights reflects the city's long tradition of private golf alongside its working-class industrial identity. 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.