Lake Bracken Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Galesburg, IL with a par of 71. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,326 yards, slope 121, rating 71.4), white (5,980 yards, slope 118, rating 69.5), gold (5,457 yards, slope 115, rating 66.8), red (4,937 yards, slope 108, rating 64.4). The hardest hole is #2, a par 4 playing 320 yards from the first tee.
Lake Bracken Country Club
Galesburg, IL
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A short, straightforward par 4 that opens with a wide fairway before narrowing as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, rewarding accurate approach play on this inviting opener.
The most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 presents a stern test with a tight fairway that demands precision off the tee. Water hazards and strategic bunkering frame the approach, making this a pivotal early challenge.
A reachable par 5 that bends gently through the course with a fairway that provides reasonable width for the drive. The hole's length and layup positioning create an interesting risk-reward dynamic approaching the green.
A well-bunkered par 4 with hazards strategically positioned to penalize poor positioning. The approach shot is the critical element, as bunkers frame the green and define this mid-length challenge.
A relatively short par 4 that plays deceptively difficult due to its compact design and lack of margin for error. The green site is tightly guarded, making this a hole where precision matters more than power.
The third-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 features a formidable length and strategic hazard placement that tests both accuracy and distance. The approach to the green is particularly demanding, with bunkers and water creating a difficult final shot.
A short par 3 with a relatively forgiving setup that plays as one of the easiest holes on the course. The modest length and open green site make this a welcome scoring opportunity.
A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that remains fairly open off the tee, allowing for a comfortable approach setup. Strategic bunkering frames the green, creating a relatively straightforward risk-reward decision.
A compelling par 4 that ranks among the course's more difficult tests, featuring strategic hazards and an approach that demands accuracy. The hole's character and challenge make it a key scoring hole on the front nine.
A relatively short par 4 that opens the back nine with a generous fairway and straightforward setup. The green is the main defensive element, with bunkering and contouring creating the hole's primary challenge.
A short par 3 that plays as one of the course's easiest holes due to its modest distance and open green complex. The simplicity of the hole makes it an ideal scoring opportunity in the middle of the back nine.
A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that provides reasonable width and a relatively straightforward approach to the green. Despite its modest difficulty rating, the hole maintains solid strategic interest through its layout and green-side bunkering.
The easiest hole on the course, this short par 4 features a wide-open fairway and an inviting green complex with minimal hazard pressure. The hole's simplicity makes it an ideal birdie opportunity for players of all levels.
A short to mid-length par 4 with a fairway that gradually narrows toward the green, creating a funnel effect. The approach shot is critical, as the green is well-defended by strategic bunkering and contours.
A dramatic par 5 and the second-most difficult hole on the course, featuring considerable length and hazards that frame the entire hole. Water and bunkers create significant strategic interest, making this a defining challenge in the back-nine stretch.
A short par 3 with a relatively open and forgiving green site that plays easier than many par 3s on the course. The hole provides a welcome break in difficulty while maintaining solid design through its green-side bunkering.
A short par 4 with an open fairway that sets up a relatively straightforward approach to the green. The hole's modest length and friendly setup make it a comfortable scoring opportunity late in the round.
The fourth-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 finishes strongly with substantial length and strategic hazards framing the entire hole. Water and bunkers create a demanding finale that rewards solid execution through the fairway and approach.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| HCP | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | |||
| blue | 360 | 415 | 485 | 386 | 379 | 414 | 179 | 353 | 362 | 3333 | 360 | 207 | 318 | 260 | 327 | 598 | 170 | 318 | 435 | 2993 | 6326 |
| white | 350 | 400 | 463 | 372 | 365 | 389 | 164 | 333 | 336 | 3172 | 330 | 156 | 318 | 255 | 315 | 563 | 162 | 306 | 403 | 2808 | 5980 |
| gold | 340 | 335 | 425 | 358 | 351 | 320 | 149 | 313 | 326 | 2917 | 330 | 132 | 311 | 242 | 303 | 423 | 154 | 294 | 351 | 2540 | 5457 |
| red | 260 | 320 | 411 | 358 | 253 | 320 | 149 | 313 | 275 | 2659 | 255 | 115 | 311 | 242 | 283 | 363 | 115 | 243 | 351 | 2278 | 4937 |