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The General at Eagle Ridge

444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL 61036
815-777-5000
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Ranked #9 of 14 attractions in Galena
Type: Golf Courses
Activities: Golfing
Owner description: Roger Packard and Andy North designed this course, using the dramatic terrain to full advantage. The view from the signature hole offers a striking... more » Owner description: Roger Packard and Andy North designed this course, using the dramatic terrain to full advantage. The view from the signature hole offers a striking view of three states - Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. « less
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Galena, Illinois
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

The South Course is a nice challenge. Tight fairways and well placed hazzards. I prefer it to the General.

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Long Grove, Ia
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48 reviews 48 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

The General was a beautiful course, but their staff needs some training. Very snooty, gave the impression that they didn't want us there! Played the South course the next day (AWESOME service), hard to believe this the same organization. If we return have no desire to play the General again.

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Cape Coral, Florida
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40 reviews 40 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

It was a lovely hilly wooded course that presents lots of opportunities to lose golf balls. Control is the key here!

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Dahinda, IL
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

What a fun course to play. Very much a target golf course with a few spectacular holes on the back nine. The back nine is by far the best. Would definitely play again. Price wasn't too bad for a higher end course either. 14 is a very unique hole that you can see 3 different states from the tee box... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

I hope this is the General Store. Their roast beef sandwich was the best I have ever eaten! And I'm old!

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Chicago, IL
Top Contributor
86 reviews 86 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012

Cute little shop if you need some morning coffee or an afternoon sandwich.

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Dubuque, Iowa
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Scenic course with several unusual holes, tailored more for scenery as opposed to quality golf holes. Challenging with narrow fairways and thick rough. Fairways and greens okay, but turf and greens pretty average.

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Woodstock
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

The course is is little quirky but some of the holes especially on the back nine are spectacular.

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Mason City, Iowa
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

The General is a nice course, but the customer service is HORRIBLE!!!! It's obvious that they do not care about any repeat business!!! The manager there, Mike, is totally rude and when I asked to speak to his supervisor, I was told he did not have one, that he "runs" the resort. No wonder they are losing business!

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Naperville
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20 reviews 20 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

The General is a challenging and beautiful golf course. However, because of the large amount of rain within the last couple of weeks it needs a lot of repair. There also appears to be a problem with many of the greens and tee boxes. Many have brown areas or dead grass. Far too expensive for the conditions at this course.

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