Bolingbrook Golf Club

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The Bolingbrook Golf Club, a municipal facility located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, features an 18-hole course designed by golf course architect Arthur Hills. [1] [2] [3] [4]

The onsite clubhouse includes a casual restaurant "The Nest Bar and Grill," a restaurant "The East Room," a pro shop, and banquet and meeting facilities. The property also includes the "Golf Academy" featuring a driving range, putting green, and chipping area. The area is open to the public and is accessible by Kings Road. [5]

The facility is managed by KemperSports Management and the web site and digital media was developed by the Ateki Corporation, which is also located in Bolingbrook.[ citation needed ]

Bolingbrook Golf Club has hosted numerous professional and amateur tournaments. The 2003 AJGA Chicago Junior earned the course its reputation as "the place where The Egg was tamed " in reference to Andy Johnson, founder of Fried Egg Golf and The Shotgun Start podcast, not being able to crack 80 and finishing T51 (86, 80, 80). [6]

The course will host LIV Golf's season-ending individual championship on Sept. 13-15. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bolingbrook Golf Club". bolingbrookgolfclub.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  2. ↑ "Bolingbrook". worldgolf.com. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "Bolingbrook Golf Club, Bolingbrook, Illinois". golftravel.about.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Bolingbrook Golf Club". golfnow.com. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "Rory's board return delayed, LIV goes Boling..brook, and Blockie season arrives - Fried Egg Golf". thefriedegg.com. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  6. ↑ "LIV Golf announces Chicago venue for individual finale". GolfDigest.com. Retrieved 2024-05-01.

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