Bowes Creek Country Club
Plan your round at Bowes Creek Country Club
Bowes Creek Country Club is an 18-hole, par-71 course in Elgin designed by Jacobson Golf Course Design. From the back tees it plays about 6,917 yards (rated 73.2, slope 142). The City of Elgin lists it as open to the public, with a member-for-a-day option for visiting golfers and yearly memberships in place of standard green fees.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Jacobson Golf Course Design
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Bowes Creek Country Club hole by hole
Hole 1
340
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
395
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
170
yds ·White
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Hole 4
360
yds ·White
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Hole 5
197
yds ·White
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Hole 6
495
yds ·White
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Hole 7
390
yds ·White
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Hole 8
520
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
345
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
486
yds ·White
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Hole 11
366
yds ·White
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Hole 12
301
yds ·White
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Hole 13
351
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
146
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
371
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
167
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
329
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
391
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Red | Yellow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | — | 385 | 365 | 340 | 310 | 275 |
| 2 | 4 | — | 440 | 420 | 395 | 350 | 320 |
| 3 | 3 | — | 192 | 180 | 170 | 155 | 140 |
| 4 | 4 | — | 410 | 390 | 360 | 330 | 300 |
| 5 | 3 | — | 232 | 215 | 197 | 181 | 163 |
| 6 | 5 | — | 535 | 515 | 495 | 470 | 435 |
| 7 | 4 | — | 444 | 425 | 390 | 360 | 330 |
| 8 | 5 | — | 585 | 555 | 520 | 490 | 440 |
| 9 | 4 | — | 390 | 370 | 345 | 315 | 280 |
| Out | 36 | 3,613 | 3,435 | 3,212 | 2,961 | 2,683 | |
| 10 | 5 | — | 516 | 501 | 486 | 456 | 426 |
| 11 | 4 | — | 421 | 396 | 366 | 326 | 301 |
| 12 | 4 | — | 343 | 326 | 301 | 281 | 261 |
| 13 | 4 | — | 404 | 383 | 351 | 323 | 291 |
| 14 | 3 | — | 168 | 156 | 146 | 134 | 116 |
| 15 | 4 | — | 426 | 401 | 371 | 341 | 306 |
| 16 | 3 | — | 207 | 187 | 167 | 157 | 133 |
| 17 | 4 | — | 371 | 351 | 329 | 286 | 186 |
| 18 | 4 | — | 448 | 433 | 391 | 361 | 326 |
| In | 35 | 3,304 | 3,134 | 2,908 | 2,665 | 2,346 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,917 | 6,569 | 6,120 | 5,626 | 5,029 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.2 / 142 | 71.5 / 138 | 69.3 / 133 | — | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a public tee time through the club's website
- Collared shirt or golf apparel; shorts must be 16 inches long and hemmed
- No T-shirts or ripped, torn or frayed clothing
- A cart is included with the member-for-a-day option
Dress code
The dress code is strictly enforced. Collared shirts, mock turtlenecks and golf apparel from a golf shop are acceptable. Shorts must be 16 inches long and hemmed. Ripped, torn or frayed clothing and T-shirts are not allowed, and staff have the final say.
Carts & walking
Golfers playing as a member for the day get unlimited golf with a cart.
Practice facilities
An elevated 30-station driving range with target greens at varying distances, putting and chipping greens, and a private lesson tee. The range has been hitting from mats only for the rest of the season, and range hours match the pro shop hours.
Food & drink
Johnny's Supper Club in the clubhouse serves Italian classics in a retro supper-club setting, with classic cocktails.
Policies
The club does not list standard green fees. Visiting golfers play through a member-for-a-day option, and yearly memberships are also offered. Hours are sunrise to sunset, and public tee times are booked through the club's website. The pro shop opens at 9am on Monday and 8am Tuesday through Sunday, closing at 4pm.
Quick answers
Bowes Creek Country Club at a glance
Is Bowes Creek Country Club open to the public?
Yes. Bowes Creek Country Club is a public course.
How many holes does Bowes Creek Country Club have, and what's the par?
Bowes Creek Country Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 5,029 to 6,917 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Bowes Creek Country Club?
Bowes Creek Country Club was designed by Jacobson Golf Course Design.
What's the dress code at Bowes Creek Country Club?
The dress code is strictly enforced. Collared shirts, mock turtlenecks and golf apparel from a golf shop are acceptable.
What are the cart and walking rules at Bowes Creek Country Club?
Golfers playing as a member for the day get unlimited golf with a cart.
What practice facilities does Bowes Creek Country Club have?
An elevated 30-station driving range with target greens at varying distances, putting and chipping greens, and a private lesson tee. The range has been hitting from mats only for the rest of the season, and range hours match the pro shop hours.
What food and drink does Bowes Creek Country Club have?
Johnny's Supper Club in the clubhouse serves Italian classics in a retro supper-club setting, with classic cocktails.
How do you book a tee time at Bowes Creek Country Club?
Call the course at (847) 214-5880.
Where is Bowes Creek Country Club?
Bowes Creek Country Club is at 1250 Bowes Creek Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60124.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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