
Buffalo Grove Course
Buffalo Grove Golf Course


About this course
Buffalo Grove Golf Course, a community cornerstone on the northern edge of its namesake village, emerged from the post-war boom, offering accessible golf to a burgeoning suburb. The relatively flat, parkland layout, reflective of its mid-century origins, presents a straightforward test where subtle mounding and mature trees define fairways. While no singular design visionary shaped the course, the emphasis has always been on playability. Buffalo Grove is a haven for local leagues and casual players. The course prioritizes pace of play and its accessibility for all levels of golfers, and it has quietly become a hub for local competition. This is not a course known for demanding length or strategic complexity, but rather for fostering a relaxed and social atmosphere. Beyond the course itself, Buffalo Grove boasts a strong tradition of welcoming newcomers and building a sense of community amongst its players.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IL
Quick facts
- Location
- Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1968
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Ken Killian, Dick Nugent
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,693 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.6/134
- Course Vaults score
- 5.9
Getting there
Buffalo Grove Golf Course lies just beyond the northwestern edge of Chicago's sprawl, most easily accessed via O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a twenty-five-minute drive southeast through the suburban grid. The route follows the graceful arc of Interstate 294 and Lake Cook Road, threading through quiet residential neighborhoods where the city's intensity gradually softens into tree-lined streets and open sky. As you turn onto Raupp Boulevard, the course reveals itself as a welcome pocket of green amid the orderly geometry of suburban Illinois - a municipal gem that has served the community since 1974.

FAQ
Common questions about Buffalo Grove
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Buffalo Grove has a Course Vaults score of 5.9 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Buffalo Grove was designed by Ken Killian and Dick Nugent.
Yes. Buffalo Grove is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Buffalo Grove is 72.
Buffalo Grove plays 6,693 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Buffalo Grove is 134.



