Get Back on the Green at River Bend Golf Club

Lisle, IL – Under the strict guidelines from the State of Illinois, River Bend Golf Club is officially open for the season, and as the state moves into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan, game play will change again.

After the COVID-19 safety guidelines pushed back River Bend Golf Club’s (5900 S. Rt. 53, Lisle) typical opening date and cancelled their Spring Opener, new guidelines provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity permits golf while ensuring social distancing is followed.

Currently open daily, the 9-hole golf course is taking reservations online and by phone. As of May, 29, players grouped in foursomes or less are able to make reservations for play, with a limited number of golf carts available (which will be cleaned regularly) on a first come first serve basis. Beginning June 1, tee times will be spaced to 10 minutes apart. Restrictions are being followed, including golfers brining their own supply of balls, tees, ball markers, and any other equipment necessary; golfers should pick up their own ball and handle their own scorecard; leave the flag in place while putting, among others. All restrictions can be seen online at riverbendgolfclub.org.

Following the opening, River Bend received a glowing review, noting the new safety guidelines, “Staff was helpful in answering our questions [regarding] wearing masks, carrying bags, etc. The holes were filled with foam so no contact with the golf hole after putting.” The course is also happy to report that customers are respectful of the new rules, noted in the review, “notices that most of the golfers were abiding by ‘social distancing’ rules and plenty of notices posted throughout the golf course.”

For more information, questions or to schedule your tee time, visit riverbendgolfclub.org or call (630) 968-1920 opt. 1. The course is open 6am-6pm (6am-6:30pm beginning June 1) daily. Please arrive 10 minutes early for your tee time and follow the player guidelines listed on our website.

The Lisle Park District provides a variety of leisure activities for people of all ages throughout the year. Park district facilities include Lisle Community Park; the Recreation Center which houses Gentle Learning Preschool, SEASPAR, the Senior Center, and multipurpose rooms; Sea Lion Aquatic Park; River Bend Golf Course; Wheatstack – A Midwestern Eatery & Tap and numerous neighborhood playgrounds and parks offering amenities such as tennis courts, ball fields, walking paths and picnic areas totaling close to 400 acres. It is the mission of the Lisle Park District to enrich the quality of life for people of all ages by providing constructive and creative leisure opportunities. For more information about the Lisle Park District, please call 630-964-3410 or visit lisleparkdistrict.org.