Canyata

For the Passionate. For the Adventurous. For You.

where the art of golf meets unrivaled elegance

What began as a quiet dream—just three golf holes tucked into a family farm—has become one of the most celebrated private courses in the nation: Canyata Golf Club.

Set just outside the small, quintessential town of Marshall, Illinois, Canyata (pronounced can-YAY-tuh) is more than a golf course—it’s a revelation. What was once rolling farmland has been masterfully transformed by architect Michael Benkusky into a 7,200-yard journey of pure golf artistry. With wide bentgrass fairways, expansive greens, and natural features like ravines, woodlands, and winding streams, Canyata doesn’t just play beautifully—it feels untouched, unspoiled, and wholly private.

That privacy was no accident. The course is shielded from the outside world by towering mounds and generous spacing between holes, ensuring every round feels like your own personal escape. Despite being just four miles from I-70, Canyata remains invisible to the uninvited—just as it was intended.

Now under the ownership of Escalante Golf, a boutique operator renowned for exceptional private golf experiences, Canyata opens its gates to Icon Golf members—offering not just elite play, but access to a portfolio of private clubs and unforgettable luxury experiences.

Canyata is more than a destination. It’s an invitation to golf as it was meant to be—pure, private, and profound.