Bartlett Hills Golf Club

Bartlett Hills Golf Club sits in the northwest Chicago suburb of Bartlett, Illinois, and serves as a municipal facility owned and operated by the Bartlett Park District. The course opened in 1989 to a design by Charles Maddox and Frank P. MacDonald, who routed the layout across gently rolling terrain typical of the region. The property features mature tree-lined fairways, several ponds and wetland areas that come into play, and a mix of open and more enclosed holes that provide variety throughout the round. The design emphasizes strategic shot-making rather than overwhelming length, with well-placed bunkers and water hazards that reward accuracy off the tee and on approach shots. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes, modest by Illinois standards but sufficient to create interesting lies and sightlines. Several holes play along or across water features, and the tree canopy that has matured over three decades frames many fairways and defines playing corridors. As a municipal course, Bartlett Hills serves a broad range of golfers from the surrounding communities and welcomes daily-fee play. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that supports both casual rounds and organized events. The course hosts local tournaments and league play throughout the season, functioning as an accessible public option in a region with numerous daily-fee and private facilities. Its design and conditioning aim to provide a solid test for mid-to-low handicappers while remaining playable for recreational golfers.