Bowes Creek Country Club Elgin, Illinois
Bowes Creek Country Club is a par-71 private course in Elgin, Illinois, playing 6,794 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.4 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,794 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.4 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Elgin, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.9968, -88.3856 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,794 | 71 | 73.4 | 142 |
| Gray | 6,603 | 71 | 72.5 | 140 |
| Blue | 6,412 | 71 | 71.7 | 138 |
| Baby Blue | 6,155 | 71 | 70.5 | 135 |
| White | 5,942 | 71 | 74.8 | 137 |
| Pink | 5,672 | 71 | 73.3 | 134 |
| Red | 5,382 | 71 | 71.6 | 130 |
| Yellow | 4,756 | 71 | 68.1 | 123 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.4/142 | 384 | 436 | 200 | 384 | 233 | 530 | 438 | 591 | 376 | 3572 | 505 | 391 | 344 | 376 | 169 | 427 | 205 | 370 | 435 | 3222 | 6794 |
| Gray 72.5/140 | 384 | 418 | 200 | 384 | 215 | 500 | 419 | 558 | 376 | 3454 | 505 | 391 | 330 | 376 | 169 | 401 | 187 | 370 | 420 | 3149 | 6603 |
| Blue 71.7/138 | 360 | 418 | 182 | 364 | 215 | 500 | 419 | 558 | 356 | 3372 | 490 | 360 | 330 | 349 | 155 | 401 | 187 | 348 | 420 | 3040 | 6412 |
| Baby Blue 70.5/135 | 360 | 397 | 182 | 364 | 197 | 478 | 387 | 523 | 356 | 3244 | 490 | 360 | 292 | 349 | 155 | 369 | 167 | 348 | 381 | 2911 | 6155 |
| White 74.8/137 | 335 | 397 | 166 | 335 | 197 | 478 | 387 | 523 | 332 | 3150 | 475 | 316 | 292 | 320 | 147 | 369 | 167 | 325 | 381 | 2792 | 5942 |
| Pink 73.3/134 | 335 | 310 | 166 | 335 | 179 | 456 | 354 | 491 | 332 | 2958 | 475 | 316 | 272 | 320 | 147 | 343 | 167 | 325 | 349 | 2714 | 5672 |
| Red 71.6/130 | 305 | 310 | 154 | 305 | 179 | 456 | 354 | 491 | 307 | 2861 | 445 | 250 | 272 | 294 | 130 | 343 | 157 | 281 | 349 | 2521 | 5382 |
| Yellow 68.1/123 | 271 | 300 | 139 | 274 | 158 | 421 | 322 | 439 | 276 | 2600 | 416 | 244 | 218 | 239 | 115 | 305 | 132 | 171 | 316 | 2156 | 4756 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,794 yards, 73.4/142)
Course rating 2.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Pink (5,672 yards, 73.3/134)
1,122 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Yellow (4,756 yards, 68.1/123)
2,038 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 3 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 3 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bowes Creek Country Club?
Bowes Creek Country Club has a course rating of 73.4 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the Yellow tees, the rating is 68.1 with a slope of 123.
How long is Bowes Creek Country Club?
From the back tees, Bowes Creek Country Club plays 6,794 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bowes Creek Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 591-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bowes Creek Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,794 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Yellow tees (4,756 yards).
Is Bowes Creek Country Club public or private?
Bowes Creek Country Club is a private golf course in Elgin, Illinois. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Bowes Creek Country Club?
Nearby courses include Highlands of Elgin (Elgin), Pottawatomie Golf Course, Geneva Golf Club, Mill Creek Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Bowes Creek Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bowes Creek Country 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 Bowes Creek Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bowes Creek Country 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 Bowes Creek Country 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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