Boughton Ridge Golf Course

Boughton Ridge Golf Course opened in Bolingbrook in 1993 as a daily-fee facility designed by Roger Packard, an architect known for his work on accessible public courses throughout the Midwest and beyond. The course occupies land in this southwestern Chicago suburb, part of the region's post-war development that transformed former prairie and farmland into residential and recreational spaces. Packard's design reflects the era's emphasis on playability for a broad range of golfers while incorporating the natural drainage patterns and modest elevation changes typical of the area. The routing works across gently rolling terrain with several ponds and wetland areas that come into play on multiple holes. Mature tree plantings frame many fairways, and the layout includes a mix of risk-reward opportunities and straightforward holes that allow for steady scoring. The course serves the local golfing community in Bolingbrook and the surrounding Will County area, providing an option for recreational play within the dense network of Chicago-area public courses. Boughton Ridge operates as a municipal facility managed by the village, offering standard amenities including a practice range and clubhouse services. The course fits within the tradition of accessible Midwest golf, where the emphasis remains on maintaining playable conditions and accommodating a steady stream of local rounds rather than tournament competition or national recognition.