Soangetaha Country Club Tee Times

Moving reviews over from Yelp. This was originally published in 2017: Back in the 'Burg for an alumni event and it was held here. I've been here for a number of other college and alumni events over the years but this is the first time since establishing a Yelp account. My recollections of the place when I was in college were that they were always a little too "top shelf" for the 'Burg. Now that I'm a few decades removed from those days I recognize that they are one of the nicest places in town. Small disclaimer...I consumed a fair amount of single-malt scotch before eating so my recollection of the food may be slightly rosy around the edges. Banquet food can be pretty miserable. Fortunately, that was not the case on this particular Saturday night. Actually, quite the opposite. I found the roast tenderloin of beef with accompanying horseradish sauce to be a step up from the typical banquet prime rib. (Quick story...I once attended a banquet - not here - where the shoe-leather prime rib was served by one waiter and another followed right behind him offering additional pieces of fat. Screw that!!!) There was a nice char on the outside while the inside was perfectly mid-rare. Great piece of meat! I also really liked the pecan encrusted chicken. There was a vege lasagna but I can't offer any feedback on that selection for several reasons. Other stuff was acceptable. Salad was fresh. Cheesecake was rich & creamy. Bread service was good as well. The real star of the evening (other than the scotch) was the beef.

a month ago

8.5/10 stars Overall: What a hidden gem! Soangetaha (Swanny) Country Club sits on a beautiful piece of land overlooking Rice Lake. You feel like you're away from everything else once you pull onto the grounds. Galesburg isn't a big city but, Swanny doesn't feel like a small town CC. This place is truly special and is now on my yearly return list. Pros: 1. Good layout with each hole different than the last. Course isn't built on top of itself so you've got room in between holes. 2. Course is very well maintained. 3. Fairways were like carpet, greens were true and fast, and fringes were some of the nicest I've played. 4. Good views of the lake from the course. 5. Some elevated tees and good use of the undulating fairways. 6. Its a CC, so its nice and you feel like like you're somewhere special that's been there for a long time. 7. Friendly members introduced themselves and asked who I was. 8. Quiet round, no loud music to be heard, felt like I had the course to myself. 9. Halfway house was cool. Having access to it...even better, even though I didn't need anything 🙃 Cons: 1. Sandtraps need some attention. Not the worst I've seen but some real sand would do the trick. 2. Cart path cuts off after tee boxes. This isnt a huge deal but, this is a nice course. It doesn't need a cart path through the entire course but, it deserves one. 3. Only a few holes next to the lake, and no holes playing over or on the lake. 4.No ball washers? Maybe they were hidden but I didn't see any. 5. No cart girl? Maybe she was hidden too? Lol, but I guess when you have a halfway house, you don't need one so idk if this is a legit con. Final thought: I can't wait to get back to Swanny! A true hidden gem that deserves all the accolades! Thank you, Soangetaha CC! I'll be back soon!

9 months ago

We just hosted the annual Kill Bogey event at Soangetaha. All of the staff pulled off a great event. This was enjoyed by many members and their guests.

8 months ago

The new clubhouses excellent and suitable for fine dining.

6 months ago

Old school country club. The grounds are beautiful and tranquil. The grounds crew clearly does a great job. The main clubhouse and restaurant are in need of modernization and a face lift. It is old and stuffy. Food is fine but nothing spectacular. Staff is friendly and helpful and it appears the club has done a good job in retaining staff.

7 years ago