Atwood Homestead is north of Rockford on the north side of the Rock River.

The golf course is a Winnebago County Forest Preserve layout that ambles across a large tract of land, with each hole along an isolated, unique corridor. The fairways are lined with trees, and several water hazards and a liberal use of sand bunkers surround the greens. The golf course was designed by Charles Maddox and has four sets of tees from 5,464 yards to 7,431 yards at the tips, with the white tees playing to 6,151 yards, 69.0/116, course/slope ratings.