Monticello Golf Club

Semi PrivateThe Club serves members but also accepts some non-member public access, such as paid outside play.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Golf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.Socially activeThe Club runs a frequent calendar of social events, parties, and member gatherings.
  • 4Documented amenities
  • 1922Founded
Map illustration marking the location of Monticello Golf Club in Monticello, Illinois.

Monticello Golf Club is a semi private country club in Monticello, Illinois, in Piatt County.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, practice facility and pro shop.

Recurring dues run around $1,450. Documented membership types include golf, social and junior memberships.

Culture research describes it as golf-first, socially active, relaxed and community-oriented.

Location & Directions

720 W Marion St, Monticello, IL, 61856
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

The listed annual membership dues for Full Golf membership are $1,450. That is approximately $120.83 per month before other fees.

Membership dues

$1,450

Annual · Full Golf · Effective 2026

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

Additional Fees & Minimums

These are charges we found on top of membership dues or golf-access pricing shown above. Add them to your budget if they apply to your membership category or how you plan to use the Club.

Food & beverage minimum

$50

Monthly · Full Golf · Effective 2026

Cart or trail fee

$755

Annual · Full Golf · Effective 2026

Charges can change and may not apply to every member. Confirm the current amount, billing period and membership category directly with the Club.

Membership

Here's what's documented about how to join Monticello Golf Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.

This access model represents about 2.9% of 139 researched Illinois Club records.

Membership options and availability

Membership types
Golf; Social; Legacy; Junior
Golf membership
Yes
Social membership
Yes
Junior membership
Yes

Joining requirements

Application process
Submit the membership application and required deposit; golf membership uses a wait-list process when capacity is full.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at Monticello Golf Club include clubhouse, dining, practice facility and pro shop.

Available amenities
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Practice Facility
  • Pro Shop

Golf

Golf at Monticello Golf Club includes 1 documented course.

Courses
1
Course details
  • 9 holes | par 36

Policies

Documented policies for Monticello Golf Club cover guest access, dress requirements, tee times and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Visitor and play policies

Guest policy
All guests must be accompanied by a member and must register before play.
Dress code
Proper attire is required; tank tops, cutoffs and sleeveless shirts are prohibited.
Tee-time policy
Golf members receive a 21-day advance tee-time booking privilege.

Operating hours

Operating hours
  • Reported schedule 1Monday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Home About Us Become a
  • Reported schedule 2Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during league golf seasons, between the hours of 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. the course is reserved for league players and as such, league players have prio

The source did not identify which Club facility each schedule belongs to. Confirm the relevant hours before visiting.

Club Culture & Public Commentary

This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.

This documented Culture trait is shared by about 22.4% of 125 researched Illinois Club records.

  • Golf-first
  • Socially active
  • Relaxed
  • Community-oriented
  • Dining-focused

Culture context

A club best described as golf-first, socially active, relaxed, community-oriented, and dining-focused.

What people discuss

Public feedback is strongly positive. Reviews frequently mention the friendly atmosphere, attractive nine-hole course, modern clubhouse and good food; the club is repeatedly described as a useful community gathering place as well as a golf facility.

This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.

Club History

How long Monticello Golf Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. Monticello Golf Club was organized in January 1922.

  2. The club converted to grass greens as part of its long-term course modernization.

  3. The current clubhouse opened after replacement of the prior clubhouse.

Additional statistics

Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Monticello Golf Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Illinois and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.

Club age context

Founded in 1922

That represents about 104 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 53% of 129 other Illinois Club records with a usable founding year and 73% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1922 in Illinois and 1960 nationwide.

Club culture

Community-oriented

This documented Culture trait is shared by 22.4% of 125 researched Illinois Club records and 28.9% of 3402 researched records nationwide.

Find Clubs with this culture trait

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Sources & Verification

These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.

  1. monticellogolfclub.org/membership-fees Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing, Additional fees
  2. monticellogolfclub.org/history Research SourceSupports: Club history
  3. monticellogolfclub.org Research SourceSupports: General research
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  1. monticellogolfclub.org/memberships Research SourceSupports: General research