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4.3
681 Reviews (681)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
336
3 Stars
60
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
94.1%
Recommend this course
624 out of 681 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
Course conditions consistently impress, with well-maintained fairways, true-rolling greens, and a layout that mixes bridges and water features for varied challenges. Friendly staff and solid overall value make this a well-rounded venue worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6500 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.2

Formerly known as Poplar Creek Country Club, the club was transformed into the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club in 2011. Besides just the name change, the design itself was dramatically reinvented. Fifteen holes were completely redesigned but the golf course's most memorable holes were left untouched. Bunkers and fairways were reconfigured and fescue was planted to provide more depth and definition. To make the course even more challenging, new lakes were also added. The golf course is definitely a shot maker's layout that rewards accuracy and thoughtful strategizing. The final three holes are considered by many locals to be the toughest finishing trio in all of Illinois. It begins with an uphill par 4, followed by the longest par-3 and par-4 holes respectively. The Bridges of Poplar Creek C.C. offers a round that will challenge even the most avid golfers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Ken Killian (1972) Dick Nugent (1972) Bob Lohmann (2011) Todd Quitno (2011)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
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
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.3
681 Reviews (681)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 14
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 31
Bunkers 22
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Advanced Golfers 16
Entertaining Clients 10
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 33
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Golf Pass snafu

I purchased these rounds thru Golf Now at $42 each. Turns out the course was having a shotgun start at this time. The course was selling this time for $35 with the stipulation that it was a shotgun start.!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Scenic Gem Found in Hoffman Estates

Everything about my experience was excellent! They have a fantastic learning center, a restaurant, a banquet facility, locker rooms and a stocked pro shop. Everyone was friendly. The course was in great shape! I don't know if this is because of covid, but I remember there used to be water jugs located throughout the course and there wasn't. Luckily I brought water with me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Bad experience

Played 4 holes swiftly before running into a logjam. Next 5 took almost 2 hours. Had to leave after 9. Singles, two and threesomes, all with horrible pace of play. No starter, rangers, staff anywhere. Greens were full of ball marks, sand, cleats. Will not return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

First time playing this course. 620am tee time was a great choice. Pace was 3 hours with 2 guys. the greens were in amazing condition and fast. Only complaint to me was having to use my 2W more than my driver at the tee box. Excited to come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was great

After all the rain, the course was in great condition and is a fun time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very challenging course bring lots of balls!

Very challenging course bring lots of balls! Wow this course is incredibly beautiful with lots of bridges to drive over there is plenty of water hazards and lots of thick weeds that can easily snatch up a ball or two or three. Definitely would not recommend this for a beginner as they would probably be very frustrated with how difficult it is. The greens were very inconsistent and our foursome barely was able to make a par. I guess if I had one complain about the course it would be that the greens were very inconsistent and very difficult

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

I’ve been playing here for years never disappointed the course is in great condition,

The greens are fast, and cart girl is very pretty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great layout

A well manicured track with a thoughtful layout. Nugent did really well to protect this place against bigger hitters with the bunkering, fairway runout and hazards. Yet it's still not overly penal. Played with another single in just over three hours as the fourth group off that morning. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 156
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
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 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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