Public Play · Kenosha
Brighton Dale Links — Blue SpruceKansasville
Kenosha County's 18-hole Blue Spruce course, the 1992 addition at 45-hole Brighton Dale Links.
Par
72
Yardage
6,687
Rating · Slope
72.1 · 130
Holes
18
Green Fee
$22–$40
The Course
About Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce
Blue Spruce is one of three courses at Brighton Dale Links, the 45-hole county facility in Kansasville, next to Wisconsin's Richard Bong State Recreation Area. It is a par 72 of 6,687 yards from the Blue tees, with a 72.1 rating and 130 slope. Anyone can book a tee time online. Soft spikes are required, denim is allowed, and riders share one cart per two golfers, with a surcharge for riding alone.
History
Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce — History
Kenosha County opened Brighton Dale with 27 holes by Ed Ault in 1972, then added the 18-hole Blue Spruce, designed by Steven Halberg, to make it a 45-hole complex in 1992. Its irrigation was overhauled in the 2010s. In May 2026, Golf Course Architecture reported that architect Todd Quitno and contractor Golf Creations hoped to renovate its bunkers, tees and drainage, subject to a public bid.
Design
Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce — Design
Kenosha County describes the complex as carved from a natural setting, with wetlands, mature deciduous trees, cathedral pines, numerous bunkers and hilly terrain. On Blue Spruce the card balances four par 5s against four par 3s, with both nines at par 36 and within 45 yards of each other. The par 5s carry the difficulty: the 574-yard 5th and 604-yard 15th are the two hardest holes by handicap.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce
The newest of Brighton Dale's three courses and the only one not designed by Ed Ault, set within a 45-hole county facility beside the Bong State Recreation Area.
The Round
The Journey at Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce
I.
The Opening
A 488-yard par 5, the shortest of four on the card, gets Blue Spruce underway, followed by the 400-yard 2nd and the 175-yard par-3 3rd. The 404-yard 4th is the longest par 4 on the card and the No. 3 handicap, and the 574-yard 5th, the No. 1 handicap, is the first long test. The 375-yard 6th completes a start that fits two par 5s into five holes.
II.
The Middle
The middle stretch is built from par 4s between 349 and 396 yards. The 349-yard 7th is the shortest of them, the 201-yard 8th is the second par 3, and the 355-yard 9th closes a front nine of 3,321 yards. The back nine begins with three straight par 4s of 359, 396 and 374 yards, with the 12th rated the No. 8 handicap.
III.
The Finish
The finish carries the length. The 516-yard 13th is the No. 4 handicap, the 205-yard 14th is the longest par 3, and the 604-yard 15th, the longest hole and the No. 2 handicap, follows. After the 401-yard 16th and the 156-yard 17th, the easiest hole on the card, the 355-yard 18th closes a back nine of 3,366 yards.
How to Play It
Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
Treat the 574-yard 5th and 604-yard 15th as three- or four-shot holes from whatever tee suits you; they are the two hardest on the card. The par 3s run from 156 to 205 yards, so the 175-yard 3rd and 156-yard 17th are the best chances at par. The course description mentions water hazards and hilly terrain, so favor the middle of greens over flags.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
The par 4s are moderate, most between 349 and 404 yards, so a reliable tee shot and a mid or short iron set up the round. Make up ground on the 488-yard 1st and 516-yard 13th, the shorter par 5s, and accept bogey as a fair score on the 5th and 15th. A 72.1 rating on a par-72 card means par is a fair target from the Blue tees.
Advanced / Low Handicap
From the Blue tees (72.1 rating, 130 slope), the scoring chances are the 488-yard 1st and 516-yard 13th, both within reach in two for long hitters. The 355-yard 18th is rated the sixth-hardest hole, so a tidy finish is not a given. The longest par 3s, the 201-yard 8th and 205-yard 14th, call for precise long irons.
Signature Holes
Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce — Signature Holes
The Card
Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 488 | 400 | 175 | 404 | 574 | 375 | 349 | 201 | 355 | 3,321 | 359 | 396 | 374 | 516 | 205 | 604 | 401 | 156 | 355 | 3,366 | 6,687 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
Good to Know
Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce?
- Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce takes tee-time bookings directly on its own website. Golf in CHI links the course's booking page on this listing.
- How much does it cost to play Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce?
- Green fees at Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce are typically $22 to $40, varying by season, day of week and time. 18 holes walking: $22 spring weekday to $40 summer weekend; riding $40-$65. Tax included. Facility-wide 2026 rates.
- Who designed Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce?
- Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce was designed by Steven Halberg and opened in 1992.
- What is the par and yardage at Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce?
- Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce plays to a par of 72 over 6,687 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 72.1 and a slope of 130.
- Is Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce public or private?
- Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce is open to public play. Tee times can be reserved in advance.
- Where is Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce located?
- Brighton Dale Links — Blue Spruce is located at 830 248th Avenue, Kansasville, WI 53139, in the Kenosha area of Chicagoland.
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