Bowes Creek Country Club
About
Bowes Creek Country Club is situated on the western edge of Elgin amidst gently rolling hills. The golf course enjoys an idyllic setting, sprawling across lush farmland accented with stands of mature trees, natural wetlands, and rocky bluffs. The layout incorporates the natural hazards provided by the terrain but massive, sweeping bunkers were also strategically placed throughout for added challenge. Tall fescue grasses edge the face of the bunkers as well and the undulating terrain guarantees that you will come across a few uneven lies. The trickier elements of the golf course are balanced by expansive, player-friendly fairways that offer a little room for error. In addition to the golf course, Bowes Creek C.C. also boasts a comprehensive practice area with an elevated, 30-station driving range with target greens at varying distances, and putting and chipping greens.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 6917 yards | 73.2 | 142 |
Blue | 71 | 6569 yards | 71.5 | 138 |
White | 71 | 6120 yards | 69.3 | 133 |
White (W) | 71 | 6120 yards | 74.7 | 135 |
Red (W) | 71 | 5626 yards | 71.5 | 128 |
Gold (W) | 71 | 5029 yards | 68.1 | 121 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 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 M: 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 M: 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 M: 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 M: 69.5/133 W: 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 M: 68.3/130 | 335 | 310 | 166 | 335 | 179 | 456 | 354 | 491 | 332 | 2958 | 475 | 316 | 272 | 320 | 147 | 343 | 167 | 325 | 349 | 2714 | 5672 |
Red M: 67.0/127 W: 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 W: 68.1/123 | 271 | 300 | 139 | 274 | 158 | 421 | 322 | 439 | 276 | 2600 | 416 | 244 | 218 | 239 | 115 | 305 | 132 | 171 | 316 | 2156 | 4756 |
Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
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First Class Service for a First Class Course
This was the second time playing Bowes Creek as I played it earlier in the year when it was cold and raining. Todays weather was much better. This is still by far one of the most challenging courses to play. Long par 3's and elevated tees and greens. Some bunkers are deep that protect the green and water comes into play on several holes. In addition from the Blue tees there are some long carry over water and natural habitat.. Hats off to the bartender Jason who I met from a previous time and gave me some insight before my round on certain holes and what to expect. This help manage and maneuver those holes. Bowes Creek provides first class service from the check in to the staff that cleans your clubs after the round. The course is picturesque but don't let that fool you and there are some risk reward holes. I've enjoyed playing Bowes Creek for the second time and looking forward to playing it again. It can be pricey unless you find a good GolfNow price, but still worth the time. The 19th hole food is excellent.
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Oh it could be so much more
Guys get a beer cart, keep the turn open, get a cooler when we check in. something
It is like pulling teeth to get a drink in the afternoon during the week, Help a guy out.
Food and bar staff always seem understaffed and running around in circles. Taps were down, come on, food took 40 min.
Step up your game in those areas and it would be a top notch course.
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Expectations met
We booked a Hot Deal on what turned out to be an extremely hot day. Showed up early and nobody was at the first tee, and we tee'd off about 30 mins early, which was nice given the heat. Course was in good condition following heavy rains, with the stationary fans the course has working. Amenities at the turn were spectacular as always; not rushed. Friendly group outing ahead of us let us play through at 15. Will definitely be back.
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Great course. Love the layout. Has trouble with standing water during heavy rains. Gotta stay for a drink at the bar.
Impressed
Felt like we got the full country club experience from start to finish. Course was in great shape. Greens were hard and fast. Beer cart was out which seems like a rarity on most courses during the week. Overall great experience. Can’t wait to go back.
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Same old same
Always a treat to play Bowes Creek. Great course and great staff!
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Good Course, Bad Staff
This was was my fifth time playing. The course conditions have gone down a little in the last three years from what I remember but still good comparatively to other public courses around. No complaints about anything except the head pro. Ladies in the pro shop are very nice, but I highly recommend avoiding Mike Lehman as he was condescending and rude. Makes you not want to come back even though its a good course.
A Must Play Course
First time playing Bowes Creek, and despite the weather conditions of light rain and cold, it was a delight to play this course. It was somewhat challenging but not a long course. Although the holes changed constantly. What is deceiving is once you play the front nine and you feel good about the course then you hit the back nine and the layout completely changes. Precise shots are key and not sure if it was just that day, but you have to contend with the wind coming from all directions. Some of the par 3's even from the white tees require smart shot selection especially with wind. Enjoyed the 19th hole and the service from the moment I walked into the Pro Shop was exceptional. I was treated as if I was a member of the country club. I found a great deal on GolfNow, however it would be worth the experience to pay the normal course rate. This is definitely one course that will be on my play again list.
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Fun & challenging
First time on the course and it lived up to expectations. Challenging but fair and fun.
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Great Course
Course is in great condition and is very challenging yet fair.
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Terrible Bar Experience
Course is excellent !! Play there with friends every few weeks.
Bar was awful today !
Music was playing that teenagers like my kids enjoy but NOT what middle age people listen to.
Waited exactly 35 minutes for sandwiches and at that point left !
No cart girl and outdoor snack place closed
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Course was expected to be wet and cart path only but I didn't expected the range to be closed got there early to practice before hand but could not do because range was closed no warning on the web site about it ranger being closed.over all course was in good condition
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First timer here.
Great course! Wide fairways. Lots of bunkers and water lurking. Great greens.
Fantastic practice facility.
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Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review of our golf course. We appreciate you taking the time and hope you will let us know if you ever need anything while you are here. Come back and see us again very soon for more of the best golf in town
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