Krueger-Haskell is located on the city's west side. The entrance and parking lot aren't on a major street so print directions if you aren't familiar with the area. The clubhouse was built in the 1970's and contains the Bump and Run Bar & Grill, serving basic options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a very limited pro shop. There is a practice green just outside the clubhouse and a hitting cage near the first tee box but no range or practice areas.

The course is short and compact without much up and down so it is easily walkable if you so choose. The course is really in excellent playing shape and it is clear that both the staff and patrons do their part to keep up the tees, greens and fairways. The par-5 third hole has water in play off the tee, down the right side of the fairway and again in front of the green. The green can be reached in two if you can play your tee shot down the left side. The par-3 fourth hole plays off an elevated tee box into a large green guarded by a pair of large bunkers. Don't be short here.

Krueger-Haskell is more of an urban course, surrounded by houses, schools, roads and a public park/pool so there are plenty of noises and distractions that you'll have to overcome during your round (but mental toughness is supposedly part of the game). The course's website is part of the City's overall site and isn't as user friendly, or updated, as it could be.

The City of Beloit and the golf course staff continue to make improvements to the course. New men's blue tees have added some length to the course while the recently added gold tees provide another option for women, seniors and juniors. Four new ponds will be added for the 2011 season, which should make the course more challenging but will also help prevent polluted storm water from reaching the Rock River.

Krueger-Haskell offers challenging but fair golf in a welcoming atmosphere. It's a great value any time but frequent specials are also available.

Latest Update: 11/17/2010