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4.3
683 Reviews (683)
5 Stars
255
4 Stars
337
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
94.2%
Recommend this course
626 out of 683 reviews
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.4
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
24
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
683 Reviews (683)

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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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Slow

Decent course but each of the 4 times iv played there over the last 5 years there has been a backlog at the tee and long rounds. I wouldn't pay full price to play just if there is a good deal on GolfNow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Sunday afternoon

The staff made a good effort to keep the pace of play timely with some poor players on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice, links style layout

It's a decent course but I fear it will lose business because of the windy conditions, which is almost standard there. Not sure a beginner would want to play there and get discouraged, lose balls, etc

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not impressed

Well we show to the course to find out that we wouldn't be able to play the whole course instead we had to play half of the course twice so disappointed that they kinda forgot to mention this when booking otherwise I would of choose a different place to play

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No Way

Are you kidding me...I was playing on a course 20 miles from Chicago on February 21st.!!!! How could I be critical? Golfing in Illinois duirng the month of February is unbelieveable. It was a great day!!! I even made two birdies along with 5 pars. It was worth every penny. This course has all new carts with GPS as well. It's worth the money. Nice staff at the course.

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

Winter goof

For mid -February it was great to get out on this very nice course and enjoy a round of golf with my son.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Condition and Layout

The course is well maintained and the layout is excellent. Since the remake, where the course went from Poplar Creek CC to Bridges of Poplar Creek, the course has been overhauled and refined. the water plays more aggressively than before, forcing lay-ups and strategic shot selection. This is made considerably easier with the in cart GPS and screens. Pace of play has never been an issue here for me. The practice ammennities are welcomed with chipping and putting greens, and real grass driving range. Food is standard, the hot dog is solid.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 158
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Jim Waszak

Solid course. Greens very nice. Many bunkers under construction, but that should improve soon. Not gonna be in anyone's top ten, but very nice and very playable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is getting ready for winter

The greens and fairways have been plugged, sanded and seeded in anticipation for winter. While the course is normally in great shape and fun to play, in its present condition the price charged is too much. In addition, most of the sand traps have been dug up and are now ground under repair. Not sure why, but the pins were placed on the most difficult position on each green which made putting very difficult on plugged and sanded greens. Save you money and play on courses that are still in business.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging layout

Course was in great shape. Greens rolling perfect except 10. That was the one exception in rough shape. Challenging couple holes. Good amount of water in the course. Interesting layout. Good value right now!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need better greens

Green in poor condition . Nothing like the practice greens. Dry bumpy and full of sand. Slow slow slow.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/25/2016

Its called aerating. Thats how they make the greens better. Sorry you caught it at a bad time but currently these greens are in perfect shape.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow

What a nice gem of a course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day

Good course, great condition and friendly staff with great facilities. Post round food in the clubhouse was excellent

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course - Great Value

Nice course at a great price. Bunkers were very hard and could use some softening on some holes. There are a lot of bridges and water before the greens to keep it challenging and make you appreciate those nice approach shots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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