Golf Resort Overview: Rend Lake Golf Resort By Brian Weis

Golf Resort Overview: Rend Lake Golf Resort

An Interview With Jason Stilley, PGA Professional golfshop@rendlake.org

By Brian Weis

The ultimate golf vacation is staying and playing at a golf resort. Below is an interview with Jason Stilley who shares some valuable information about staying and golfing at Rend Lake Golf Resort.

Give our readers an overview of the golf resort.
Large bent grass greens averaging 7,500 square feet per green. Zoysia fairways and tees. Numerous water hazards, with five sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. Wide continuous cart paths throughout. Meticulous landscaping creating a mature, natural setting. A state of the art, lighted driving range and practice facility with raised target greens.

Share with us your room accommodations configurations. What group sizes can accommodate?
We have 48 hotel rooms, 24 condos, a Manor House, and 4 cabins.
With availability, we can accommodate most any size group.

What type of restaurants do you have on property and what type of dining experience can one expect?
Seasons Restaurant is located at the Rend Lake Golf Complex. Seasons Restaurant is a full-service restaurant and sports bar. It also has a banquet facility that can accommodate approximately 200 people.

Beyond golf what are the top three amenities golfers and non-golfers can enjoy on property?
No matter what activity you enjoy while spending your time outdoors, you will find it here. We have an outdoor Pool and a Jacuzzi within its own gazebo, bike trails, tennis/basketball courts.

Please supply a sample itinerary for a long buddies weekend?
Arrive on scene late morning to early afternoon on Friday, check into the lodge and catch 18 holes of golf. After golf enjoy dinner at Seasons Restaurant.

Saturday, wake up early enough to have breakfast at Seasons Restaurant, play 27 holes of golf and enjoy dinner again at Seasons. If you were to choose to leave Rend Lake Golf Resort, there's Pheasant Hollow Winery just 1 1/2 miles for Rend Lake Golf Resort. After your visit at the winery, enjoy a good night's sleep at the lodge.

Sunday, arrive early for breakfast at Seasons Restaurant and follow up with 18 holes before departing home.

Please supply a sample itinerary for a long couples weekend?
Arrive on scene late morning to early afternoon on Friday, check into the lodge and catch 18 holes of golf. After golf enjoy dinner at Seasons Restaurant.

Saturday, wake up early enough to have breakfast at Seasons Restaurant, play 27 holes of golf and enjoy dinner again at Seasons. If you were to choose to leave Rend Lake Golf Resort, there's Pheasant Hollow Winery just 1 1/2 miles for Rend Lake Golf Resort. After your visit at the winery, enjoy a good night's sleep at the lodge.

Sunday, arrive early for breakfast at Seasons Restaurant and follow up with 18 holes before departing home.

What area tourist attractions might you recommend while in the area?
We have an outdoor Pool with a Jacuzzi within its own gazebo, bike trails, tennis, basketball, and a driving range all within the resort. Rend Lake has boating, fishing guides, Archery range, as well as a winery and antique stores within a short drive.

Any recent or upcoming changes to the property/resort or golf course?
Update hotel rooms.

How can golfers inquire about golf packages for your resort?
(800) 999-0977
rendlakegolfresort.com
golfshop@rendlake.org
seasons@rendlake.org

Courses at Resort
Number of Course: 1
Number of Holes: 27

More Information
Rend Lake Golf Resort 12476 Golf Course Drive Whittington, Illinois, 62897 618-629-2353

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About: Brian Weis

While Brian Weis has made a name for himself in the golf world, he also appreciates the finer things in life—like a world-class spa treatment after a grueling 18 holes (or even after a casual round where the only thing working hard was his golf cart). A self-proclaimed "golfer who enjoys relaxation more than practice," Brian has developed a deep appreciation for massages that unknot his questionable swing mechanics, saunas that sweat out a few too many post-round drinks, and infinity pools with views as stunning as a well-manicured par 3.

Brian’s spa journey began as a reluctant tag-along to couples' massages and resort spa packages but quickly evolved into a full-fledged appreciation for hot stone therapy, deep-tissue recovery, and the occasional seaweed wrap (don’t knock it till you try it). Now, he seeks out the best spa retreats, thermal baths, and relaxation havens wherever his travels take him—whether it's a luxury golf resort with a five-star spa or a hidden wellness gem perfect for unwinding in style.

On SpaTrips.com, Brian shares his experiences, reviews, and insider tips on the best places to soothe sore muscles, indulge in rejuvenating treatments, and find true relaxation—whether you're a hardcore golfer in need of recovery or just someone looking for the ultimate escape. After all, what’s the point of a bucket list golf trip if you can’t top it off with an expert massage, a hot soak, and maybe even a ridiculously plush robe"