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Article: 2 great getaways
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- The Beacon News - Aurora (IL)
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- June 25, 2009
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As I stood on the tee box of the 14th hole of The General course at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena, I honestly couldn't believe that I was still in this state. Standing 180 feet above the fairway, I could see Iowa and Wisconsin, not to mention the tops of all the beautiful trees and rock walls across the resort.
This is the 2009 version of The Front Nine's "destination golf" page, where I give you a couple of suggestions of stay-and-play resorts that aren't too far away and not only provide you great golf, but great fun as well. Illinois I'll start with Eagle Ridge, and I can't say enough how good an idea it is to hop in the car and head due west. In less than three hours, you'll have ...