Bittersweet Golf Club Gurnee, Illinois
Bittersweet Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Gurnee, Illinois, playing 6,751 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.3 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,751 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.3 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Gurnee, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.3723, -87.9824 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,751 | 72 | 73.3 | 137 |
| Blue | 6,345 | 71 | 77.3 | 138 |
| White | 5,559 | 71 | 73 | 129 |
| Red | 4,952 | 71 | 69.8 | 122 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.3/137 | 338 | 565 | 196 | 344 | 371 | 148 | 346 | 422 | 516 | 3246 | 369 | 546 | 403 | 200 | 506 | 420 | 421 | 203 | 437 | 3505 | 6751 |
| Blue 77.3/138 | 319 | 531 | 169 | 334 | 361 | 126 | 326 | 404 | 485 | 3055 | 340 | 530 | 363 | 183 | 496 | 376 | 409 | 190 | 403 | 3290 | 6345 |
| White 73/129 | 298 | 490 | 127 | 323 | 234 | 106 | 309 | 328 | 410 | 2625 | 329 | 507 | 319 | 145 | 445 | 341 | 360 | 133 | 355 | 2934 | 5559 |
| Red 69.8/122 | 283 | 469 | 93 | 279 | 234 | 76 | 288 | 323 | 402 | 2447 | 241 | 424 | 289 | 115 | 371 | 290 | 327 | 126 | 322 | 2505 | 4952 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,751 yards, 73.3/137)
Course rating 1.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,559 yards, 73/129)
1,192 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,952 yards, 69.8/122)
1,799 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 148 yards. 76 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bittersweet Golf Club?
Bittersweet Golf Club has a course rating of 73.3 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.8 with a slope of 122.
How long is Bittersweet Golf Club?
From the back tees, Bittersweet Golf Club plays 6,751 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bittersweet Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 565-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bittersweet Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,751 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,952 yards).
Is Bittersweet Golf Club public or private?
Bittersweet Golf Club is a public golf course in Gurnee, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bittersweet Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Merit Club (Libertyville), Renwood Golf Course, Bonnie Brook Golf Course (Waukegan), Ivanhoe Club.
Is there a yardage book for Bittersweet Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bittersweet Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Bittersweet Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bittersweet Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Bittersweet Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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