 The Ironwood Golf course is the Town’s full service golf facility. It features a par 72 championship layout playing from 5400-6900 yards with four sets of tees. Ironwood was designed by highly regarded golf course designer Roger Packard and meanders through the Ironwood residential subdivision. Opened in 1990, Ironwood Golf Course has hosted numerous high school regional, sectional and conference Tournaments, collegiate invitational tournaments, state tournaments, and the Illinois Qualification Site for the Maxfli/PGA Junior National Championships.
Additional features include a grass tee driving range, large practice putting green and a practice bunker. The Golf Academy at Ironwood, under the direction of, Professional Golf Instructor Craig Onsrud, features instruction for golfers of all ability levels.In 1854 the town of North Bloomington was platted in an area that was commonly known as “The Junction,” at the intersection of the Illinois Central and the Chicago & Alton railroads. This parcel of land belonged to Joseph Parkinson, after whom Parkinson Street was named. Though platted, the town was not developed until three years later when Jesse Fell began to build in an area that lay northeast of the original plat. Fell is referred to as the "founding father" of Normal, as he soon became a central figure in the town’s development. Early industries in the town included nurseries, horse breeders, and canneries.
In 1857, Governor William Bissell signed a bill to create a “normal” school, which was the term used for schools established as teachers’ colleges. Jesse Fell took up the campaign for Bloomington and obtained financial backing for the school. Abraham Lincoln, in his capacity as an attorney, drew up the bond guaranteeing that Bloomington citizens would fulfill their financial commitments. The University first held classes in Bloomington while the campus was being built north of the town.
Old Main, the all-purpose building for the University, was completed in 1861 and the state’s first college was established. Four years later, in 1865, the town was officially incorporated utilizing the name of Normal. It was in this same year that legislation was passed to establish the Civil War Orphans Home in Normal. Two years later, the Civil War Orphans' Home, later known as the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School, was opened.
Ironwood has a large capacity banquet facility featuring a picturesque view of the golf course that is ideal for golf outing banquets.
For more information or to reserve a tee time call (309) 454-9620. You can also use the Town's WebTrac system to reserve tee times. Ironwood Golf Course is Operated by the Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department.
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