Golf in Gurnee

Gurnee is a Lake County commercial hub best known for Six Flags Great America, which opened in 1976, and Gurnee Mills, one of the Midwest's largest outlet malls. Together they make the town a major regional destination, drawing visitors from well beyond Lake County and supporting a strong retail tax base along the Grand Avenue and Route 41 corridors. Golf fits naturally into that mix of attractions, with two courses serving the area: Bittersweet Golf Club and Heather Ridge Golf Course. For golfers, this means the chance to pair a round with everything else Gurnee offers, from the amusement park to the outlet shopping, making it an easy stop on a family trip or a day out. The town's role as a commercial anchor gives it abundant lodging and dining close to the courses. Gurnee suits players looking to combine golf with the broader draw of a regional destination.