Bridges Golf Course
About
Bridges Golf Course is a municipal, 18-hole course that sits on the northeastern side of Madison, just south of the airport. It’s popular with locals since it’s both affordable and challenging. The layout starts out on low-lying wetlands and then on the back nine it climbs up a ridge along Anderson Avenue. For a championship golf course it’s not particularly long at 6,900 yards from the back tees, but golfers will still face several tricky holes. Players of all skill levels will enjoy Bridges Golf Course for its variety of risk-reward opportunities. It’s not terribly punishing though so beginners can approach it with confidence. In addition to the golf course, Bridges offers a practice facility that includes a driving range and two separate practice greens for chipping and putting.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 72 | 6867 yards | 72.4 | 128 |
Blue/White | 72 | 6422 yards | 70.3 | 124 |
White | 72 | 6093 yards | 68.9 | 120 |
White (W) | 72 | 6093 yards | 74.2 | 128 |
Gold | 72 | 5302 yards | 65.3 | 113 |
Gold (W) | 72 | 5302 yards | 69.9 | 119 |
Red (W) | 72 | 4806 yards | 67.1 | 113 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 72.4/128 | 354 | 556 | 198 | 357 | 363 | 419 | 373 | 193 | 587 | 3400 | 409 | 534 | 188 | 419 | 428 | 564 | 176 | 353 | 396 | 3467 | 6867 |
Blue/White M: 70.3/124 | 354 | 510 | 148 | 357 | 363 | 382 | 373 | 138 | 547 | 3172 | 409 | 534 | 159 | 350 | 380 | 564 | 176 | 353 | 325 | 3250 | 6422 |
White M: 68.9/120 W: 74.2/128 | 331 | 510 | 148 | 325 | 308 | 382 | 344 | 138 | 547 | 3033 | 360 | 493 | 159 | 350 | 380 | 536 | 134 | 323 | 325 | 3060 | 6093 |
Yellow M: 65.3/113 W: 69.9/119 | 273 | 480 | 126 | 264 | 261 | 349 | 296 | 113 | 452 | 2614 | 340 | 454 | 131 | 286 | 308 | 512 | 105 | 276 | 276 | 2688 | 5302 |
Red W: 67.1/113 | 235 | 454 | 103 | 237 | 229 | 325 | 266 | 93 | 408 | 2350 | 329 | 427 | 110 | 260 | 276 | 466 | 84 | 252 | 252 | 2456 | 4806 |
Handicap | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2018 #12)
Reviews
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Cart path only, wet, walked, personal best round.
Lots of rain the night before and wouldn’t have been surprised if they were closed. It was cart path only so we decided to walk. I ended up having my best round, first time under 100 and shot 92.
You can’t get too far off the fairways or you’ll lose your ball. Otherwise the course is not too difficult and the turf is managed pretty good.
For me it’s a great in town option that’s pretty close to the house.
Great course
This course is well worth the money. 1st. Class. The course is in great condition. PLAY IT
Good course overall
Had fun playing. Very busy but Paske if play was good.
Not bad for a good deal
The front 9 plays a little tougher than the back - for me, at least. If my driver isn't working, I don't enjoy playing here (that's my fault). There are some low-lying areas that can make for wet fairways, even when you don't expect it, so be warned. You're close to the airport, so if you like low flying planes (we do), it's kinda cool - especially when they scramble the jets.
The course is usually in decent shape. A couple holes backtrack around water, so you'll become familiar with those features.
The staff are nice, and I like the electric carts. I like other courses more, but for a good deal, I come here often.
Bridge's golf
While the course was extremely wet because of hea vy rains it still was fun and challenging. The staff was great as well as the cocktails after our round ! A good value for the money in the Madison area
Great Experience
Great experience. The golf course was a little wet from all the bad weather but another week it should be perfect. The Staff is very friendly and helpful if you need anything. We will definitely go back.
Spring condition
Course is just coming off winter needs time and temperatures, great to get out and swing
Some thought we were crazy
Our first time out this year in Wisconsin. It was cold and windy to start the day (30o) but the Staff when we arrived made us feel warm and welcome. We can not wait to come back and play when the grass is growing. Great pro shop and bar area.
Great fall rate
Played here on a great golfnow hot deal. Greens had not been aerated but they were quite soft with dense grass.. Course conditions were not as good as I remembered from prior rounds here. The holes are interesting enough but the amount of marsh grass bordering holes makes a wayward shot a guaranteed lost ball. It is entertaining (but loud) when the F-16's take off from the adjacent airport. This corse is popular but play moves along and they have a nice bar and grill.
NEVER AGAIN!
Nice open course sitting in a marsh...... it stunk in areas and at one point we were 4-5 deep waiting on the front 9. Back 9 opened up but the overall just was not a good experience....
Travesty
Everytime ilI play this course I have a feeling of remorse that a course with such interesting scenery, exciting layout, and rewarding challenge cam be in such remarkably poor condition. I get the general feeling that there is little to no basic maintenance to this course. The greens were burnt out and featured large areas of the skirt and green that were completely void of grass. Multiple holes had large areas of the fairway and rough that were roped off from damage. I like this course but really wish that there was even just the most basic of upkeep so that this course could realize its full potential. Really dissapointing.
RKT review of Bridges
Generally in fine shape, a few grass problems on some greens (#5). Teeing area could have been put in drier locations (#12) on tee box by maintenance crew...otherwise well kept and true greens. Nice staff and courteous crew. Electric carts are quiet and quick. The large driving range is too close to #10 fairway.
Not a bombers course from the white tees...very tight in most fairways and approach shots. A premium on keeping shots straight and in play. Lots of fun! All in all, a great value for the golf experience.
Good course, affordable, great hospitality and service. If your an average golfer trying to figure your game out...this is a good course to work on your game on.
A fun course to play
Bridges Golf Course is one of several in the Madison area. I have played it often and enjoy it every time. It is a mildly challenging course with some relatively easy par 3s and some long par 4s and 5s. Each hole is interesting and there is lots of woods, water, and sand.
There is also a well-stocked pro shop and an excellent restaurant in the clubhouse.