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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 7523 yards
Slope 152
Rating 78.1

Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Lockers

Reviews

5.0
2 Reviews (2)
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Reviews 105
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Chicago Milwaukee Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hardest/Fairest course in the US

Butler National is best describe as incredibly hard but fair golf course. Everything is right in front of you no tracks, no blind shots, no crazy stuff. You just need to hit good shot after good shot after good shot.

The rough is thick, the fairways are narrow, the greens are fast. Everything you want in a great golf course. The layout is really good. Not a whole lot of scoring holes, especially after the first 5. Long par 5s and par 4s that are hard to get to with well positioned bunkers and water off of the tee.

Really liked the stretch of holes 7-9. Especially that great par 3 8th with a very demanding tee shot.

The service and staff are out of this world good. You will be treated like royalty when you are their.

Do not forget to walk around the entire clubhouse looking at the history, its really cool.

Butler National is amazing and I feel so fortunate to have played their.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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First Time Playing
Good weather
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Great Course

Butler National used to host the PGA TOUR's Western Open. It is a men's only club, so your wife or girlfriend will have to stay home for this one. It's tough to see the entrance to the club when driving by because all they have is a small sign. The course is very challenging. There is a lot of water on the course. When I played we had to use a caddie and the walk was not to bad. The clubhouse is vintage. The staff will treat you really well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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