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Lake Bluff Golf Club
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Situated on Chicago's scenic North Shore, Lake Bluff Golf Club has become a "must-play" destination in the area. First opened in 1968, the course has a classic layout with front and back nines that are very different. The front nine provides a gentle start. The terrain is mostly flat and the holes are straightforward. As you move onto Lake Bluff's back nine there is more up and down and consequently the challenges are greater. Don't get too comfortable on the first half of the golf course because you'll need your wits about you for the second. Trees line the narrow fairways and the tricky greens all slope in one direction or another. Accuracy is essential. Water doesn't come into play but the doglegs and strategically placed bunkers provide plenty of challenges.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6589 yards | 71.3 | 124 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6195 yards | 75.4 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 6195 yards | 69.5 | 120 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5656 yards | 72.4 | 120 |
| Gold | 72 | 5656 yards | 67.0 | 114 |
| Red/Gold (W) | 72 | 5162 yards | 69.6 | 114 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4969 yards | 68.5 | 112 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.8/127 | 393 | 522 | 330 | 183 | 538 | 200 | 338 | 360 | 419 | 3283 | 420 | 364 | 419 | 194 | 367 | 494 | 147 | 530 | 321 | 3256 | 6539 |
| White M: 70.0/123 W: 75.9/131 | 380 | 472 | 315 | 158 | 506 | 190 | 327 | 344 | 402 | 3094 | 410 | 357 | 391 | 182 | 342 | 482 | 137 | 521 | 279 | 3101 | 6195 |
| Gold M: 67.5/117 W: 72.9/125 | 299 | 469 | 285 | 149 | 406 | 168 | 312 | 331 | 399 | 2818 | 366 | 326 | 377 | 165 | 339 | 429 | 124 | 444 | 268 | 2838 | 5656 |
| Gold/Red M: 65.3/112 W: 70.1/119 | 296 | 400 | 276 | 140 | 404 | 168 | 312 | 331 | 340 | 2667 | 315 | 290 | 312 | 125 | 253 | 421 | 111 | 400 | 268 | 2495 | 5162 |
| Red M: 64.4/110 W: 69.0/117 | 296 | 400 | 276 | 140 | 404 | 140 | 248 | 274 | 340 | 2518 | 315 | 290 | 312 | 125 | 253 | 421 | 111 | 400 | 224 | 2451 | 4969 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
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Fair test at great value
Great track on the North Shore. The course was in excellent condition. Greens putted true at a good speed. Fairways well manicured. Course is not exceptionally long but is a good length for amateurs at 6500 yds. from the tips. .
A good walk unspoiled
Lake Bluff continues to set the bar for value. The staff couldn’t be friendlier or more accommodating. For those that like to walk, this is a great walking course and the turf conditions are superb.
Great play in Lake Bluff
Lake Bluff Golf Course is extremely convenient location while having a simple and fun layout. Best public course in the area. Support your local course. Great staff too.
Good value for the price
Course was well cared for, but a bit soggy the day we played. Challenging greens.
Nice Course
This was the first time playing this course. It is in great shape. The fairways are ave. width, not too many trees. Course is fair to the average golfer. You can't get in to much trouble. Greens a little shaggy, but it's late November what do you want?
Lake Bluff
Good course, good greens, dead range balls, and many leaves present 4 stars.
Great Course!
I really like this course, its got a country club atmosphere without the rude arrogance. Course layout is great and its relaxing as there is no hoses or loud noises surrounding the courss. Faiway was in excellent condition, good t- boxes and greens were good as well. Pace of play was perfect, great enjoyable round. Only advise is when booking on line you cant get a tee time if your a single, its a shame for me cause i often play as single and would love to be able to play here more often.
Enjoyable
Based on a recent review regarding course condition, I was a little hesitant. But while there was still some GUR in several areas, I had no trouble playing around it and had a very enjoyable round. I will definitely play Lake Bluff again.
Over rated
Booked because it was rated 4 stars...definitely not. Drove 40 minutes to get there. Disappointing. Under repair in many places. Difficult to follow layout. Will not return.
Might be the nicest course in the N/NW suburbs of Chicago for the value
Course was in unbelievably great shape. Cannot state that enough
Fairly open, but with some challenging greens.
A gem in impeccable condition
Lake Bluff Golf Club is a gem. The green fees are reasonable, the course is easy to walk and I challenge one to find better greens, public or private, along the north shore.
LBGC 05.10.17
Spring day with course in good condition for this time of year. Worth the play for sure !
Chicago golf in February!
Course was in good shape considering it is still winter. everyone came out and was very slow, but still enjoyed layout and golfing in winter
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