Contributing to the private feel are over 1,000 lineal feet of timber bridges that span many of THE BOG's wetlands. These bridges traverse golfers through abundant wildlife and vegetation habitats.
All of the teeing grounds and fairways have been covered with 4 to 6 inches of a sand base to enhance drainage, ensure a consistent playing surface, and provide an exceptional foundation for turf rootzone development. This extensive sand base application is a first in the Midwest.
All of THE BOG's tees, fairways and greens consist of various bentgrass strains. Roughs have been seeded or sodded with bluegrass. Out-of-play areas have been seeded with native grasses and wildflowers.
Among THE BOG's most dramatic and penal features are revetment-faced bunkers. Early Scottish and Irish architects created revetment bunkers to minimize wind erosion on links courses. THE BOG's original topography welcomed this type of bunker construction. THE BOG contains a total of 116 bunkers. Of these, 15 are revetted. A word to the wise -- steer clear. > Read More