Bittersweet Golf Club

Bittersweet Golf Club is a 18-hole public golf course in Gurnee, Illinois, designed by Harry Vignocchi & Jack Porter and built in 1996. Green fees run $45.00 on weekdays and $66.50 on weekends. The layout features Bermuda Grass fairways and Bent Grass greens, 21-30 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open mar 15 to nov 15, first tee time at 6:00 AM, soft spikes required. The course handles approximately 25,000 rounds per year, serving the local Gurnee golf community. Bittersweet Golf Club welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in Gurnee, Illinois.

Contact Details

875 Almond
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
847-855-9031

Course Information

Course CityGurnee
Course CountyLake
Course StateIllinois
Course ClassificationPublic
Course Built1996
Course Annual Rounds25,000
Course SeasonMar 15 to Nov 15
Course ManagerKelly Holmes
Course Club ProKelly Holmes
Course SuperintendantJohn Kuehne
Course Guest PolicyOpen
Course DesignerHarry Vignocchi & Jack Porter
Course Shop Hours6:00 AM / N/A
Course Dress CodeNo denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Course Weekend Fees$66.50
Course Weekday Fees$45.00
Course Tee ReservationAccepted
Course Earliest Tee Time6:00 AM
Course Holes18
Course GreenBent Grass
Course FairwayBermuda Grass
Course Water HazardYes
Course Bunker21-30
Course Metal SpikeNot Allowed
Course Greens AeratedVaries
Course OverseedingNovember/Closed
Course Five-somesNot Allowed

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to play at Bittersweet Golf Club?

It costs $66.50 to play at Bittersweet Golf Club on the weekend and $45.00 to play on weekdays.

What is the grass type used on the course?

The grass type used on the greens at Bittersweet Golf Club is Bent Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Bermuda Grass.

What is the dress code at Bittersweet Golf Club?

The dress code at Bittersweet Golf Club is No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.

How many rounds of golf are played at Bittersweet Golf Club each year?

There are an estimated 25,000 rounds of golf played at Bittersweet Golf Club each year.

Does Bittersweet Golf Club have water hazards?

Yes, there are water hazards on the Bittersweet Golf Club course.

Does Bittersweet Golf Club have sand bunkers?

Yes, there are 21-30 sand bunkers located on the Bittersweet Golf Club course.

When are the greens aerated at Bittersweet Golf Club?

Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Bittersweet Golf Club are aerated in Varies.