Westview Golf Course occupies a flat, open site on the eastern edge of Quincy, Illinois, where prairie grasses once grew. The fairways follow the gentle contour of the land rather than imposing artificial mounding, so the ball tends to roll true and the wind influences every shot. Mature pin oaks line several holes, their canopies casting sharp shadows that shift quickly across the bent-grass greens. A narrow drainage swale crosses the middle of the property, forcing players to decide whether to lay up short or attempt a precise carry over the reed-filled channel. Irrigation heads are spaced at regular intervals, keeping the turf firm even during the humid stretches of a Midwestern summer. The modest white clubhouse sits just off the parking lot, its screened porch facing the first tee; inside, a simple counter dispenses scorecards and rental clubs without ceremony. Because the course is owned by the local park district, maintenance crews arrive early each morning to mow greens to a uniform height and repair ball marks before the first groups arrive.
Westview Golf Course currently has (within 1 mile) 6 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $231,750. The average annual property tax for Westview Golf Course is $4,105.17.