Golf in Mattoon

Mattoon is a Coles County city in east-central Illinois, sharing the county with neighboring Charleston, home of Eastern Illinois University. Mattoon itself has a strong working-class industrial character anchored by manufacturing and logistics employment, distinct from the university-driven economy next door. The city claims to have served the original Chicago-style hot dog, a culinary dispute still celebrated locally. Two courses serve the area: Mattoon Golf & Country Club, which has operated since 1920, and Meadowview Golf Course on the south side of town. The golf course complements the community's broader recreational infrastructure, providing year-round social and athletic amenities for residents who value quality of life in Illinois' diverse suburban and rural communities.