Sandy Hollow Golf Course occupies rolling terrain along the Rock River in Rockford. The front nine begins on a relatively open stretch before the fairways bend around mature oaks and sink into shallow ravines. Water hazards come into play on three holes, including a pond that guards the approach on the par-3 seventh. The back nine climbs slightly and tightens, with several doglegs that require shots shaped around trees rather than over them. Greens are bentgrass and tend to run firm once summer heat sets in. Bunkers are modest in size but positioned to punish approaches that miss the correct side of the putting surface. Cart paths follow the natural contours, keeping play moving between holes that sit close together. The course’s drainage system handles heavy Midwestern rain without extended closures, though the lower holes near the river can remain damp for a day after storms.
Par 71 18 holes 6228 yards
Sandy Hollow currently has (within 1 mile) 10 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $202,600, 1 condo for sale with a list price of $105,900, and 1 lot for sale with a list price of $14,999. The average annual property tax for Sandy Hollow is $2,904.28.