At Forest Hills Country Club, the Greens Superintendant Don Altman and his staff are dedicated to providing the highest level of playing conditions, and preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat.
The course at FHCC has approximately 22 acres of fairways, 3 acres of greens, 2.3 acres of tees, 120 acres of rough, and 6 acres of natural prairie grasses. There are 59 sand bunkers, 5 ponds, 1 waterfall, 1,800 trees that are tagged and inventoried, and a double row irrigation system. The flagsticks are equipped with the crystal device which promotes faster play, and allows members to get a more precise distance read to the hole.
Forest Hills Country Club is a member of the Audubon International Society for Golf Courses. The certification was attained in 1997, the 112th course in the world to attain this designation. There are 7 Bluebird houses, 4 Purple Martin houses, and 18 Wren houses. The Club owns a dog who is often seen on the golf course; Rocky is a Border Collie and is in charge of geese control.
Forest Hills Country Club is equipped with quality practice areas to help Members perfect their game. There is a 15 station driving range, 2 putting greens, and the "Old 17" chipping area, where members can practice a variety of shots from 40 yards in, including bunker shots.
The golf course at FHCC is not long at 6,630 yards from the back tees. It will test your skills from the tree lined Penneagle bent fairways, and strategically placed and groomed bunkers, to the quick undulating greens.
After the 2008 Rockford Pro-Am, Tour Pro Chris Riley stated: "It is a great little golf course. That's one of the reasons I love to come back". Brett Quigley said: "I love fast greens. The greens were perfect."