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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
84.2%
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453 out of 507 reviews
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4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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4.1
27 Reviews (27)
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Layout
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Pace
4.1
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StaffFriendliness
4.5
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Course Highlights
Consistently friendly staff and well-maintained greens make this course a reliable choice at an affordable price point. The layout plays smoothly with a good pace, rewarding golfers who return week after week.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6693 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.1

Buffalo Grove Golf Club is an 18-hole municipal course that offers an enjoyable round for players of all skill levels. The gently rolling terrain is covered with mature trees and wetlands, all of which provide challenges on the course. In addition to the natural hazards, there are a few strategically placed bunkers lurking throughout. Accuracy will be helpful when maneuvering the tree-lined fairways but it's not a terribly punishing golf course. There are a few tricky spots, but overall it's a forgiving and player-friendly layout. It's ideal for beginners and also good for a quick and casual round for any skill level. The golf course's affordability is another appealing aspect of the course. Buffalo Grove G.C. also offers a practice facility with a 25-station driving range and pitching and chipping greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ken Killian Dick Nugent (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $34
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.0
507 Reviews (507)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 13
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 19
Water Hazards 16
Thick Rough 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 19
Seniors 14
Walkers 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 23
Convenient to the City 13
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

This is a FUN course to play.

I've played this course multiple times and this was the first time that I've ever played it in 5 hrs. Usually there is a Marshall driving around, but the group in front of us was extremely slow and they were 2 holes behind the group in front of them. They were part of an outing, and it made for a day of constantly waiting to hit because of the group. For a public course BG does take pride in trying tot keep the course up. There is several areas that need repairing in the fairway due to the amount of rain that has caused some damage. It is challenging on some holes because the greens are small and some greens are deceptive with the slope especially with certain pin placements. Challenging holes are #'s 2,4,5,10,12, 16. The staff at BG is always friendly and courteous. One course that I always enjoy playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Greens

For the most part a very good course. The greens were perfect in my opinion. True breaks and no awkward humps through putts. Pace of play was a little bit concerning. Should move to 10 minute tee-times and it would resolve that issue. Otherwise great course would probably play again (maybe not for $65, but did enjoy it).

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Biggest Bang for Your Buck

I golfed this course with a few buddies and needless to say I was overwhelmingly impressed. The condition this course was in was excellent. The fairways greener than ever, the greens (a bit fast) very well maintained. I'm happy to see a course like this in my area. Pace of play was dead on accurate with the ranger maintaining great time with each group. This is a fun track, so don't sleep on this one guys..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good "Run-of-Mill" Muni.

Nothing too remarkable about this course. Layout is ok. Good mix of long and short par 4's. Great course for walkers. Very little elevation change and short walks between greens & tees. Greens were in good shape. It's not a "goat path" by any means but don't bother bringing your camera.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great condition - greens were in perfect shape with no ball marks. Pace of play was great -

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

So slow

Pace of play was horrible.

3 hours to complete the front 9 is ridiculous.

Everyone on the course was slowed down by an idiotic 4 some, with no skills whatsoever and of course playing the back tee to enjoy their round to the max.

The ranger couldn't care less and let that circus continue all afternoon despite all other groups complaints! He just took a nap under a tree smoking his cigarettes.

Course conditions are poor right now, like most courses in the area that suffered from July floods.

Seems like Buffalo Grove is trying had to shutdown this place to claim the land and build some condos.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather

Not bad during the week

Breezed through nine holes on Monday. Solid public course in the Subarbs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

That one slow group...

unfortunately one very slow group ruined the day for those which followed. Golf course management did their best to move these folks along but they decided to six hour round was acceptable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Good Course at Reasonable Price

I have played BG about fifty times over the years, but not in more than a decade. It was exactly as I remembered it - a solid layout in good condition. If you hit the ball well, you can score well. If not, there are plenty of problems waiting for you. I recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

very accomidating

I was running late for my tee time. They asked me when I would make it there. They set me up with a tee time for an hour later. That was perfect. Thanks Buffalo Grove Golf Club.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ken and Tori's service Excellent

Tori bent over backwards to accommodate us! She was wonderful! And Ken helped make out round more fun for my 16 year olds, and finding balls for us when we almost ran out! He made our day a success! Thank you!

Scott, Josh and David

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Buffalo Grove

Course Was tough today as length played in ground soft after recent rains and played tough. Greens a little bumpy early spring and after being aerified. Normal for this time of year. I Still made several one putts and a birdie. Will play here again several times this year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Unusually warm weather for Chicago area in February. As expected the course was brown,and not all facilities or amenities (i.e. restaurant, ball washers, etc.) were available as in summer. In spite of this, the course was in reasonably good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

This Course has a nice Variety

This is one of my favorite courses that I make extra long drive to get to. It is always taken good care of and the greens are usually in very good shape. It has a nice mix of holes, not much water and is an fairly open course for errand shots. A couple of the par 5's can be a challenge especially with the small greens, placement is important. If you're a long ball hitter play the blue tees. On most holes a drive of 230-250 will give you a nice approach shot. The staff at the course is always friendly and helpful and do a good job in managing the pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

bg golf

nice course to play mid week when every one is at work

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Sandbox

We were approaching the first green and it looked like the grass was dead. Upon reaching the green, we saw that it was covered in sand. When we booked the round, they never stated that there was work being done on the greens. Still charged full price, at $45, when this time of the year you can play almost anywhere for around $30. So putting was to say the least, troublesome at best. Around the 11th hole they had groomed the sand off but the broom roughed up all the grass so it was standing up and torn. Another putting nightmare. I would say that the course should have informed golfers that the greens were barely playable and offered a discounted round or at least a chance to cancel the reservation based on such information. Probably won't be going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/10/2016

GBGC is one of the worst, least maintained, overpriced golf course in the area. You can play Glenview GC, Sunset Valley GC, and so many more for $45. Don't waste you money on this course. I would never recommend this course to anyone.

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