Bittersweet Golf Club

Bittersweet Golf Club Bittersweet is an 18-hole championship golf course renowned for abundant natural beauty, excellent greens and meticulous course conditions.
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Lighted driving range, full short-game practice facility, fabulous 19th hole. This 18-hole public golf facility combines the best of golf with the beauty of nature. Bittersweet requires golfers to use all of their shot-making skills. Challenging and fun, Bittersweet maintains four sets of tees to suit all levels of play. Our undulating greens will test the best putters. All tees, greens and landin

g areas are planted with bentgrass for optimal playability. With mature hardwood trees, wetlands, a 100-year-old sedge meadow, prairies, wildflowers and an abundance of wildlife, the sights and sounds alone will amaze your senses. The PGA professional teaching staff is committed to offering individual lessons and group clinics, so that your group, no matter how big or small, can enjoy its day on the links to the fullest. The full-service Pro Shop fills all your golf needs, though they sell a few less balls than they used to, that’s actually good news! For more information on daily play, memberships or outings, contact Cathy Ralston, General Manager, or Rich Koenig, Operations Manager at (847) 855-9031. Please visit our Website, www.bittersweetgolf.com, to book online or view the latest offers. You’re sure to find more of the sweet and less of the bitter these days at Bittersweet.

08/21/2026

Friday 8/21 update: The driving range is now OPEN. We are keeping our fingers crossed that any showers today are fleeting or miss us altogether. Please call the Pro Shop at 847-855-9031 for your weekend tee times or to sign up for the Famous Chili Open, coming up a month from now on Saturday 9/26.

08/19/2026

Wednesday 8/19 update: We logged another 1.35” of rain last night on already saturated ground. Unfortunately, the driving range must remain closed. On the course, we start today cart paths only. Please call the Pro Shop at 847-855-9031 for a tee time, to sign up for the Famous Chili Open on 9/26, or for the latest ground conditions.

08/16/2026

Sunday 8/16 update: The course is OPEN, cart paths only as more rain fell overnight on already saturated ground. Unfortunately, we’ve had to once again close the driving range as it is far too wet for us to use the picker (ball retrieval vehicle). Please call the Pro Shop at 847-855-9031 for the latest updates. A change in this weather pattern cannot come soon enough!

08/15/2026

Saturday 8/15 update: Driving range has reopened! We were lucky last night to dodge heavy rainfall and have our fingers crossed for a continued respite from the rain. No tee times are left for this afternoon (an outing is on the course), but plenty of desirable tee times remain available for Sunday. Book online 24/7 or call the Pro Shop at 847-855-9031.
Additionally, please note that on Monday 8/17, we will begin accepting registrations for this year's Famous Chili Open taking place Saturday 9/26.

08/11/2026

Tuesday 8/11 update: Our summer of discontented weather continues! The rapid heavy rainfall midday has left us with standing water in many areas of the course and range. Bittersweet will be closed for the remainder of the day. We have drained well after previous rain events and hope to be back at it on Wednesday. Please call the Pro Shop at 847-855-9031 starting 6am tomorrow for the latest ground conditions.

08/10/2026

Monday 8/10 update: course is open with no cart restrictions. Range will open by noon after weekly maintenance activities this morning. Please call the Pro Shop at 847-855-9031 for a tee time and the latest ground conditions.

08/02/2026

Sunday 8/2 update: We are back! Starting out with a 90-degree rule in effect for carts. The range is open too. Let’s go golfing!

08/01/2026

Heavy rain overnight and continuing this morning has led to standing water on the course and range. Unfortunately we will need to be closed today, Saturday 8/1. Hoping to be back up and running on Sunday. Stay tuned to this space for updates. The Pro Shop will be open until about 12pm today and reopening at about 5:30am on Sunday. Always call the Pro Shop at 847-855-9031 for the latest ground conditions and course status.

07/31/2026

Friday 7/31 update: due to expected steady rain this evening continuing overnight, the driving range is closed for the rest of today.

Enjoy a fabulous Friday at Bittersweet while supporting a great cause. Register for the Gurnee Mayor’s Golf Benefit now!...
07/28/2026

Enjoy a fabulous Friday at Bittersweet while supporting a great cause. Register for the Gurnee Mayor’s Golf Benefit now! Details below.

Join Mayor Tom Hood on Friday, August 28, at Bittersweet Golf Club for the annual Gurnee Mayor’s Golf Benefit, an incredible, fun-filled day dedicated to supporting BiG Great Lakes and empowering adults with special needs.

Whether you are aiming for the top prizes, networking with local leaders, or just looking to enjoy a beautiful day on the green for an amazing cause, your participation creates direct, meaningful impact.

Spots fill up fast for this premier community event, so do not wait— Register or donate today at gurneemayorgolfbenefit.com!

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875 Almond Road
Gurnee, IL
60031

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