5915 S. Route 47 Woodstock, Illinois 60098 Phone: (815) 338-3111

With its many mature trees, numerous elevation changes and strategic hazard placements Crystal Woods offers an exciting and challenging round of golf. And when the wind blows, the course can be downright demanding.

The front nine challenges your shot-making ability from the get-go. Depending on the tees you play, the length of certain holes can increase by 50 to 75 yards. You can easily go from playing driver seven iron to driver, four iron and wedge.

The back nine features a unique balance of holes with three par-3s, three par-4s, and three par-5s. The highlight of the back nine is the distinctive par-4 12th-hole.Your second shot into this long par 4 had better have sufficient length and pinpoint direction to ensure you clear the water that protects this narrow green on the front and right sides.

The 12th hole is unquestionably Crystal Woods' signature hole. It was rated McHenry County's most difficult hole at one point for good reason! Although the view is majestic as you stand on the elevated tee, you also recognize just how ominous this hole can be. In fact, most players would gladly take a bogey because they know how common sixes and sevens and sevens are on this hole. Even if you get on the green in regulation, putting on the twelveth's 2 tiered green with its severe rise front to back can often require three or more putts depending on where the hole is cut.

It's no wonder that with all its challenges, Crystal Woods has been an ideal backdrop for a number of prestigious events. In recent years, Crystal Woods has been a qualifying course for the Illinois Open. It has hosted the McHenry County Open on numerous occasions, and will again be the host venue for this year's 2006 McHenry County Open.

Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016 Phone: 815-601-4725

Learn how to perfect your game with lessons from  
"Butch D," a certified United States Golf Teachers Federation Golf Teaching Professional, Lic#4804 (Passed PGA Playability Test.)  All lessons come with videos on full swing, short game, and putting.  Video is used to analyze your own swing.

My guarantee: "I will teach you how to strike the ball more consistently solid, putt with better accuracy, chip with more control, in turn, let you enjoy the game more or you do not owe me anything!"

My personal promise: "I will never tell a student anything that I am not absolutely sure is the correct way of executing a golf fundamental.  I will never instruct a student with ideas that are simply my way of playing golf.  When I give instruction, you can be sure that you will receive the best proven professional techniques that will make you a better player and increase your enjoyment of the game."

Must call for appointment time: 815-601-4725.

4402 Larson Ave Rockford, Illinois 61108 Phone: 815-398-8066