Waterloo, Illinois
The Waterloo golf community has the benefit of being located close enough for St. Louis golf enthusiasts to easily reach, but it is also far enough from the city that it can still create a scenic tee time destination. The best example of this is Mystic Oak Golf Club, a Southern Illinois golf course that is all at once peaceful and serene but easily accessible. The layout at Mystic Oak features 6,358 yards of golf for a par 72, a course rating of 71.1 and a slope of 120. This course is also a favorite among many nearby Belleville golf aficionados.