June 06, 2025
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Tiskilwa golf course set to close

Club members sad; Majority owner needs someone to step up, and plans to list it

By Craig Sterrett
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Golfer Bill Webster of Princeton expressed sadness and aggravation that the course he enjoys is closing unless someone wants to invest in it and save it. Webster (left) was out on Monday enjoying a round with Fred McCauley of Princeton and Bob La Porte of Bradford (in the wide-brimmed hat).

TISKILWA — Indian Hills Golf Course members and shareholders hope someone will step forward and save the nine-hole, par-35 track west of Tiskilwa.

Even Lloyd Schneider — who owns the most shares and plans to list the property for sale with Larry Thomas from Landmark Realty — hopes a buyer or investor can run the place.

“I’ll be 93 in a month or two and I’m not in a position to go down there and run a golf course,” said Schneider, owner of the L.W. Schneider factory in Princeton.

Coincidentally, he’s a longtime golfer and said he found playing at Indian Hills refreshing and enjoyable.

Course designer Bob Colby died in 2015, Schneider noted, and the managers were no longer able to be involved as of the end of this month, a source at the club told the NewsTribune.

Schneider said Colby’s wife still is a shareholder, but Schneider is the major shareholder.

Schneider asked the shareholders and members if they would be interesting in running the course and he received no response.

If someone is interested in taking care of the course — and getting involved financially — Schneider would like to hear an offer.

The land also could be used for row crops, and the clubhouse could become a restaurant, as it has a liquor license and kitchen facilities.

“There are a lot of options to be considered,” Schneider said.

A similar situation arose earlier this year with Green River Country Club. Members put it up for sale and a buyer stepped forward.

Thomas said the course and clubhouse parcels can be sold separately. “It would be nice if they could keep it open. It’s a nice course,” said Thomas, who walked many rounds at the club.

Reach Craig Sterrett at (815) 220-6935 or ntlocal@newstrib.com. Twitter: @NT_NewsEditor.