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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6687 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.1

Brighton Dale Links boasts 45 holes that stretch across beautiful rolling hills covered with natural wetlands and studded with mature forests of deciduous trees. There are two 18-hole golf courses available, Blue Spruce and White Birch, as well as Red Pine, which is a nine-hole par-36 course. Blue Spruce is the shorter of the two championship courses and it is slightly more player friendly but both offer a challenging round. There are several large lakes that come into play on Blue Spruce. One of the most memorable holes with water is the tricky par-5 15th, which wraps around a large hazard. In addition to the trees that frame the holes, there are also several bunkers strategically placed along the greens. Brighton Dale Links is definitely a course that will test your accuracy.

Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirt and shoes required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Wisconsin (2018 #21)

Reviews

4.2
95 Reviews (95)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Watching the Game 7
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Water Hazards 20
Narrow Fairways 15
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
Locals 17
Playing Multiple Courses 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 23
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 448
Handicap 10-14
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
Illinois Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Parkland Courses

Had not ventured out to the Brighton Dale facilities in several years but it was a welcome return. Well run by the Kenosha County Parks the facility has 45 holes of golf to be enjoyed. It was like visiting an old friend....enjoyable parkland golf with some pine forests, water and tight tree lined driving holes to keep your attention. Brighton Dale experienced some flooding issues with all the rains this season but we found the Blue Spruce Course to be very playable and in decent shape. If does suffer from some sameness as many green sites seem to have a trap in front in play that's not maintained and all of the sand traps are dirt and hard pan. Fairways do have some minor brown out issues but grasses are of proper length. Greens were okay I'd call them decent with good speed but some greens have ball mark issues as well as a tad of bump/wandering to them....but still very enjoyable to play on. Tee boxes grasses are very sponge like and several are not level so you have to pay attention to where you tee your ball up. Very buggy so bring some spray.

Decent dated large clubhouse with awesome brats and New Glarus Spotted Cow....it's Wisconsin! Discovered they do have a locker room with showers in the lower level. Range mats only and good sized practice putting/chipping green. Both the 18 hole courses are worth a play and it's a shame the Red Pine nine holer is not part of one of the 18's....in my opinion the very best nine of the complex with some nice elevation changes/doglegs and challenge.

Brighton Dale is a very good value...if you look around on the net they have play all day specials, reduced rates, etc....and next time maybe I'll just have to play all 45. It's that pleasant. $25-$30 value....3.25 stars overall and could get closer to a 4 if they paid any attention at all to the sand traps.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
facea0f3-e10f-59a1-be25-c63102da2c71
Commented on 08/29/2017

Thanks for the comments come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape

For all the rain earlier in July, the course is in awesome condition. Tee boxes,,fairways and greens are in tip top shape. Loved playing the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
facea0f3-e10f-59a1-be25-c63102da2c71
Commented on 08/29/2017

Thank you

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Cold and Wet For July

Best deal was $19 with fees $24 @6:45am on GOLFNOW. If there are no deals except paying between $30-50 bucks. The temperature was 60-65 degrees very chilly and misty. This summer has been the wettest ever and Kenosha has been hit hard. The course had water damage on the fairways but none on the greens. The greens were in good condition, a lot of ball marks. I don't understand why some golfers don't fix ball marks? I fixed at least 4 per hole. No one was in front or behind us. Played 18 with my buddy w/cart and took us less than 3hrs. Like playing this course blue(18), white(18), and red (9). I recommend this course to anyone that plays.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
facea0f3-e10f-59a1-be25-c63102da2c71
Commented on 08/29/2017

Thanks for fixing ball marks that is a great help. Come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course in great condition

I've only played the Blue Spruce twice, but I really enjoyed it. The back 9 seems to play a little easier than the front (at least to me). There is a snack stand at the turn which is good if you want a brat or hot dog. The greens play fast. It's definitely a tougher course than I'm used to playing, but I enjoy the challenge. They have a driving range and a nice bar/grill with an extensive menu.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
facea0f3-e10f-59a1-be25-c63102da2c71
Commented on 08/29/2017

Thanks glad you enjoyed your day.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
facea0f3-e10f-59a1-be25-c63102da2c71
Commented on 08/29/2017

Thank you

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a great time

We have played both the white and blue courses and it is always enjoyable. Tucked away in the country the course is always quiet with an exception of a couple of holes near the road. Variety of holes that present a different challenge every tee. We will always make a trip here as the conditions are great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
facea0f3-e10f-59a1-be25-c63102da2c71
Commented on 08/29/2017

Thank you look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
facea0f3-e10f-59a1-be25-c63102da2c71
Commented on 08/29/2017

Thanks

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
facea0f3-e10f-59a1-be25-c63102da2c71
Commented on 08/29/2017

Thanks

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great place

always enjoy the course and staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
facea0f3-e10f-59a1-be25-c63102da2c71
Commented on 08/29/2017

Thank you

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pace of play

We liked everything about the course. The only problem we had is the pace of play. We found ourselves waiting on 15 of the 18 holes. At least 7 holes, we had to wait 10 minutes or more as the group in front of us hasn't teed of yet. Frustrating to not maintain any pace regarding play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slooooooow pace!

It's seems like a nice enough course, but the term ready golf did not apply the entire morning. We had to quit after 13 holes because it had already taken us 3 hours to play. There is no reason for a slow pace on a Saturday morning, unless you don't belong out on an 18 hole golf course!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

I PLAYED HERE

very nice course. well maintained. But as with all courses thees last 4 or 5 years, the sand traps are hard packed.
this is a long course, and relativity tight in places. enjoy playing it 4 or 5 times a year.
a added plus of this course is that there are 45 holes. haven't p[played the red nine yet, but both white and blue are great courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot, humid, a nice breeze and a welcome rain after the 13th hole

What could be better for a day of golf than the Blue Spruce. From tee box to green it was in very good condition. The cart girl came by 4 times which is always welcome. After the round we enjoyed a brat and beverage.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Time

Had a really great time with my son, brother, and nephew. Fun and challenging course to play. The Tee Boxes were pristine and the rest of the course was excellent. The one and only draw back was that other golfers evidently don't know enough to repair their ball marks. I repaired several on every green. Overall is was excellent in every respect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course.

Course was in really good condition with the exception of the bunkers and slow greens. I will excuse the slow greens because it rained the day before. The bunkers did not have enough sand and were not raked.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love this course

Always a great round on the blue course...great weather as well...one suggestion making food available to those coming off 9 instead of driving back to the clubhouse and losing your spot

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Everything was smooth

I really enjoyed

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course it great shape

Highly recommend any of the courses at Brightondale. Great course and great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful and challenging

The course condition was fantastic, especially considering they recently aerated the greens and less staff available in the fall. I golfed with a buddy and we played the blue course, last week we played the white course, both are equally challenging, but not so difficult that an intermediate golfers such as us couldn't enjoy it and shoot respectable rounds, mid 40"s. The fairways are in excellent shape, although you will fight some leaves at this time of the year. You never get tired of the holes because they are so different. Love Brighton Dale. Will be back.,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Plenty of water

Very enjoyable fair to play and able to get tee times

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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