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1.7
1100 Reviews (1100)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
222
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
170
1 Stars
435
Conditions
1.4
Value
2.0
Layout
2.9
Friendliness
2.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
1.3
18.6%
Recommend this course
461 out of 1100 reviews
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2.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.9
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
1.4
StaffFriendliness
3.6
37.5%
Recommend this course
3 out of 8 reviews
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1.6
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
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4
1 Stars
16
Conditions
1.3
Value
1.9
Layout
2.9
Pace
3.4
Amenities
1.1
StaffFriendliness
2.7
16.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout offers an enjoyable and affordable round for golfers who appreciate a relaxed, self-paced experience. Friendly staff and an exceptionally smooth pace of play consistently stand out among recent visitors.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6688 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.0
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Castle Creek Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1948
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

1.7
1100 Reviews (1100)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
19th Hole Scenic Views 22
Watching the Game 19
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 64
Bunkers 46
Water Hazards 42
This course/club is great for:
Locals 61
Seniors 35
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 30
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 45
In the 'Burbs 26
Convenient to the City 22

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Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Good Day of Golf

Pace was great until the back 9. followed 3 4 foursomes. Cost was great for Golfnow Hot deal.

Staff very friendly. Starter let me tee off early due to only a single and a few douples were getting ready to go. Had a good rouind. Course starting to look verygreen, The green's need a little work, but coming back to nice conditions. Thank you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/25/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you were able to play at a good pace and that you found us to be a great value. We appreciate your review and we hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice people

Well the price was great , the people were friendly. The course was in bad shape. I’m sure they are doing there best to repair greens and keep fairways good. The pace of play was great so if you go just enjoy your day with friends. Take in the nature around you. Have a beer or two and it’s all good..

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/12/2019

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that our staff left a great impression on you but we apologize that our course conditions didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and we hope you'll give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A crying shame

You can tell, at one ime this was a nice course, but unfortunately due to no maintenance or care, it is a cow patch.

Probably, the worst course we have ever played on.

If it hadn’t been that we paid 100% upfront on Golf Now,would have drove away. You can see why it is only $13.00 on the hot deal

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/11/2019

Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your round with us. We are working on improving our course every day and we appreciate your feedback. We hope you will give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value for money, but condition below average

Castle Creek needs a lot of maintenance, primarily a serious upgrading of the greens, which are barely playable, as well as general cleanup. For some reason, they spent a lot of money on useless concrete cart paths instead. That said, Castle Creek is a good value for the money and a decent place to practice on the course. The course layout is generally good except for holes 10, 11, and 12, which play into each other too much. Pace of play on a Tuesday afternoon was very good.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/04/2019

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that you found us to be a good value and that you were able to play at a good pace. We appreciate your feedback on our course conditions and we are working on improving every day. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A classic course getting some love it’s needed the last 10 years

We saw a lot of rain the last month so I was hoping that would help the course out. The greens while not fully perfect like they were 10 years ago, have been paid attention to and are quick. Fairways were sparse but overall conditions were better than I expected. Bunkers had very little sand and were compacted. Not perfect conditions but if they keep the love going this place will win many golfers back!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/28/2019

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that you enjoyed your round with us despite all the rain we've had. We appreciate your feedback and we're glad that you've noticed the improvements in our course. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round with us!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Greens?

For a Saturday afternoon pace of play was better than expected. The fairways were average but the greens were awful- it looked like there were several types of grass growing on them and they were all different heights. Putts were changing direction when they would hit high spots of grass on the green. Would not recommend until the greens are fixed.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/22/2019

Thank you for your review! We're glad that you were able to play at a good pace but we apologize that our course conditions didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your review and we hope you will give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice to get out....

Have played the course for years.....always injoy it....

Great value for the money, but course is a little rough around the edges right now......green are quick...

Rough is pretty rough.....sand traps pretty firm....but always enjoyable

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/09/2019

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that you continue to enjoy your time at our course and we appreciate your review. We look forward to having you back again soon for your next round with us!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Castle Creek

His course suffers from an obvious lack of funding to keep up all course conditions. What could be a fun and exciting experience is adversely affected by the terrible greens and poor fairways together with the tee boxes. Sad and tired, this course needs a lot of care....

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 12/16/2018

Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your round with us and that our conditions didn't meet your expectations. We are working every day to improve our course and we appreciate your feedback. We hope you will give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course from tee to green

I play a lot of goat track golf courses that are not in the greatest condition. I am by no means a snob when it comes to golf courses as I like to play cheap rounds in a casual setting. However, with this course I must say it was the worst course I’ve ever played. The tee boxes were either over watered and slushy or dried out and hard as a rock with dried out grass. It was hard to distinguish the fairway all’s from the intermediate/rough. The fairways were mostly brown with dirt patches on almost every hole. The greens had patches of grass missing, dirt clods, and divot marks on every green. Not sure what the maintenance crew do throughout their day to maintain this course. Again, I’m used to playing on goat tracks but this was way beyond being a goat track. Don’t pay more than $15. You’re better off going to the range.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 12/06/2018

Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions didn't meet your expectations. We're constantly working on improving our course and we're still in the process. We appreciate your feedback and we hope you'll give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course lacks mgt & employees aren't supported

Employees are as friendly as they can be when no mgt exists to support them in their efforts to make it a good experience for golfers. New owner isn't a golfer & has no food service experience & after recent stroke, hasn't been seen. Golf Now's Case Mgr doesn't do her job to help any, even tho she's been told that their www is wrong in many areas but she doesn't care. We went there an hour early because www said a good breakfast deal was offered until 10:00 - it isn't offered until 10:00+. Our tee time was 10:15! Employees could care less. `Retired Navy Food Service Officer

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/06/2018

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that our staff left a great impression on you, but we apologize for the miscommunication regarding the breakfast deal. We appreciate your feedback and we hope you will give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Seen its better days

Course is very run down and not kept up at all. Fairways no to little grass and the same for the greens-very patchy and lots of holes. Course built in 1948 and looked like it had never been improved. Don't go and waste your money!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/13/2018

Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your experience with us. We are working on improving our course every day and we appreciate your feedback. We hope you will give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great pace of play

Played solo in 2 1/2 hours. Greens were terrible and fairways had a lot of bare patches.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/13/2018

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that you were able to play at a good pace but we apologize that our course conditions didn't meet your expectations. We are working on improving our course every day and we appreciate your feedback. We hope you will give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value

Great value for an afternoon of golf. The fairways are in fairly good shape, the greens are a bit patchy. An enjoyable course for the weekend warrior golfer and those of us who are hoping for bogeys.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/02/2018

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and that you found us to be a great value. We appreciate your review and we hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Save ur money

This course is in horrible shape from tee to green ...if u like crab grass fairways and dirt blotched greens then it's right up ur alley otherwise don't be fooled by it's description...a positive note ..ball washers were maintained

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/25/2018

Thank you for your review! We apologize that our course conditions didn't meet your expectations. We are always working on improving our course and we appreciate your patience with us during this time. Thank you again for your review and we hope you will give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 10/25/2018

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that you enjoyed your time with us!

Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 10/01/2018:
Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed your time with us!
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course condition

Since the new management took over the property, the new owner did spend a lot of money to replace the cart path at hole #1 and between hole 10 and 11. They remodeled the restrooms at the golf shop. They are watering the fairways more frequently. But some of the greens in certain holes deteriorate recently. I do suggest the management should exert more effort to fix the green surface. I understand that it would take sometime to address the issue. As a serious golfer, green condition is of paramount importance for great golfing experience. Even though the course is more than 60 years old, I like the layout. It is fun but challenging, especially Hole no. 14 and 16 at the back tee. Staffs are friendly. I do hope Castle Creek will shine again once the green problems are fixed.

Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Response from on 10/01/2018:
Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed your round with us and that you've noticed the improvements we've made. We're also glad that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout. We appreciate your feedback on our course conditions and we hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible GREENS

You should always expect to get what you pay for and the Creek is a reasonably priced roumd, but when the greens are in this condition the course should be closed. Every green is un playable. Just take the 2 putt and move on.

Very disappointed. Had I known I would have spent my money else where.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/25/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your round with us. We are still working on improving our conditions and we appreciate your patience with us during this time. We hope you will give us another try in the future!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No change

I played this course six months ago and the greens were in terrible shape. I was told they would be upgraded.It's been six months and nothing has changed. Crossing this course off my list.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/18/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your round with us. We are still working on improving our conditions and we appreciate your patience with us during this time. We hope you will give us another try in the future!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/10/2018:
Great! Come back soon!
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