Bolingbrook Golf Club: A Spectator’s Paradise and Player’s Challenge
Bolingbrook Golf Club, located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a masterpiece designed by Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest, opening its doors in 2002...
54 Golf Staff
8/6/20252 min read
As LIV Golf Chicago approaches, all eyes are on Bolingbrook Golf Club in Illinois, a course that promises to be a spectacle for players and spectators alike. Designed by Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest and opening in 2002, Bolingbrook has earned its stripes as a top-rated public course in Illinois. This par-71 layout, stretching 7,224 yards (6,606 meters), is set to host a thrilling chapter in LIV Golf’s narrative, with its challenging design and spectator-friendly features.
What You’ll Uncover in This Post
A comprehensive overview of Bolingbrook Golf Club, including its design, layout, and ranking
Key changes to the course for LIV Golf Chicago 2025, particularly the 12th hole
The course’s spectator appeal and challenging features, such as the island green 6th and the difficult 4th hole
Essential strategies for success, focusing on bogey avoidance, wedge play, and greens in regulation
Bolingbrook Golf Club: A Spectator’s Paradise and Player’s Challenge
Bolingbrook Golf Club, located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a masterpiece designed by Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest, opening its doors in 2002. Ranked as a top-rated public course in Illinois, this par-71 layout stretches 7,224 yards (6,606 meters), offering a stern test for the world’s best golfers. The course’s ample space and diverse terrain make it an ideal spectator course, with elevated tees, rolling fairways, and seven lakes scattered throughout the layout [https://www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com/course-tour/].
One of the most anticipated changes for LIV Golf Chicago 2025 is the 12th hole, which was a 494-yard par 4 last year but has been lengthened to a 621-yard par 5 with the addition of a new tee. This transformation makes it the longest hole on the course, demanding precision and power from players. The party hole, the par-3, 151-yard island green 6th, remains a fan favorite, with rough behind the green catching any slightly long shots. Last year, the most difficult hole was the 237-yard par-3 fourth, playing to a stroke average of 3.36 and yielding just four birdies over three rounds.
The course’s tees, fairways, and greens are Bent/Poa, with Kentucky Bluegrass in the first cut and rough, providing a consistent playing surface. According to LIV Golf data analysts, the projected individual winning score for this year’s event is 10 under, setting a high bar for the field [https://www.livgolf.com/news/first-look-liv-golf-chicago-at-bolingbrook-golf-club-2025].
Keys to Success at Bolingbrook Golf Club
Success at Bolingbrook Golf Club hinges on three critical factors, as outlined by LIV Golf’s analysis and historical data:
Bogey Avoidance: More important than making lots of birdies this week, avoiding bogeys will be crucial. The course’s demanding layout, with its long holes and challenging greens, means that minimizing mistakes is key to staying in contention.
150 Yards and In: Wedge and short iron shots inside 150 yards are pivotal, with players facing 55% of their approach shots from that distance. Precision in this range will be essential for setting up birdie opportunities and maintaining momentum.
Greens in Regulation (GIR): Always a key factor but especially at Bolingbrook, where last year’s leaderboard mirrored the season-long GIR leaders. Hitting greens in regulation consistently will be vital for navigating the course’s challenges and securing a low score.
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