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4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
95.6%
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4.6
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4.6
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4.7
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4.6
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4.3
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4.3
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4.5
96.9%
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Course Highlights
This course delivers a uniquely challenging layout with nearly 15 forced carries off the tee, rewarding strategic thinkers and big hitters alike. Full-service staff who handle clubs at your vehicle add a premium touch that recent golfers consistently appreciate.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7007 yards
Slope 140
Rating 75.0

White Clay Creek Country Club at Delaware Park is a challenging but playable layout that is well known amongst locals. At just over 7,000 yards, the golf course offers a fair amount of challenges. Water hazards come into play on most holes, demanding several difficult forced carries. There are also some spots on the course that can be quite narrow. The terrain is mostly flat but the layout provides enough diversity to appeal to both low and high handicappers. White Clay Creek has a strong reputation not only for the golf course but also for its various amenities, which give it the feel of a private club. Staff assists you with getting your clubs to and from your car and use of the driving range and chipping green are included in the reasonable fee.

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Course Details

Year Built 2005
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season March 25th - December 31st
Architect Arthur Hills (2005) Steve Forrest & Associates (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Jeans and sweats of any type will not be permitted.

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Clubhouse

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4.4
971 Reviews (971)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Dinner 29
Patio Dining 23
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 69
Water Hazards 64
Bunkers 46
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 60
A Weekend Splurge 30
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 51
Convenient to the City 39
Near Local Attractions 29

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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fall golf

After a short frost delay we were well in our way ahead of our tee time ! We started in 1 and finished in about 3hr 30 mins .... Course in great shape just need to get more people to repair ball marks on greens and replace divots in fairways .... We totally enjoyed our round and would play there again .... Didn't use any of the other facilities such as locker room , bar or grill area for dining .... Asked for scorecard to be emailed never received glad I used a real scorecard along with the electronic scorecard on GPS device on cart ....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 01/12/2016

Hi John,

Thank you for leaving your review with us, your feedback is important. We appreciate the kind words, glad you loved the course conditions and the pace of play was incredible. We look forward to your return round.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course for high handicapper to the single digit with the 7008 yds tees in the back. Challenging and still fair, undulating greens in great shape as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 01/12/2016

Glad you loved the challenge! We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear you loved the conditions and layout too. See you soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good time

WCCC it's been a year. And it still remains one of the best around. Me and my buds jumped on a 30dollar hot deal. We had a blast. Course is a monster. Big and challenging. Such a fun day. Then some gambling at the track next door. It's a mans day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 01/12/2016

Awesome! So glad you love the course and got a great deal on your tee time and had fun at White Clay Creek. Come back again soon we can't wait to see you!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

white clay creek

Very nice course. Many traps and some difficult greens and pin placements. Played on November 1 and they has just aerated the fairways?? Can not walk this course. Second green to third tee was about half mile. A lot of lateral hazards.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 11/30/2015

Thanks for leaving your review on White Clay Creek! We're happy to hear you loved the course and found it challenging. See you next season!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather

Disappointing

I received an email for a $45 round for this course. That was a good deal since their normal price for a round on a weekend morning is over $80. A friend and I took advantage of the offer. However, the club did not warn anyone until you were there that it was cart path only. Additionally, they had just aerated most of the fairways. Ball plugged with every drive in the fairway. And the cart paths are not always next to the fairways. The cart path rule made no sense in that the course was dry except for a few places in the extreme rough. This made pace of play very slow. 4 3/4 hours for a round of golf, and we really weren't waiting on many holes. The cart path rule slowed things down considerably. It would have been nice for the course to let golfers know of the cart path rule and the aeration in the email notification with the special.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 11/12/2015

We are so sorry for the miscommunication about the cart path and will make sure this information is noted along with the special. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review about White Clay Creek and hope you'll give us another chance in the future!

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Last minute fun

Good course, wouldnt be able to walk as it is a total of 10 miles as you weave between holes. But it was in good condition even though it was cold. Really enjoyed the scenery and the challenge. AND we paid 45 bucks, cant beat it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 11/12/2015

Thanks for the awesome review, mlloyd920! We agree, the scenery is amazing and definitely adds that extra perk to the course. We can't wait to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent course!

One of my favorite courses. They just finished aerating so it wasn't in perfect condition, but to keep it looking great, I understand that has to be done. Pace of play was a little slow and ranger passed us a couple of times and didn't say anything.I always play from the white tees and it is challenging, but the guys I played with were hitting from the black tees. Some of the holes are really difficult from the black tees, mostly because there are a couple of forced carries of 230 yds. Practice facility is great, I always try and get there an hour early just to use that. Probably the best course in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 11/12/2015

Love to hear our course is one of our golfer's favorites! Thanks for the awesome review and we look forward to having you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Am awesome course

Will definitely play it again the only unfortunate thing was the that the greens were just airated.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 11/12/2015

Tony5439973 - Wow, thanks for the five star rating despite the greens being newly aerated. We are so glad you think our course is awesome and would definitely come back again! Can't wait!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

aerated greens

Would like to have known greens were aerated. everything else was perfect. Weird finishing hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 11/12/2015

Thank you for the five star rating! We will make sure to inform our golfers of aeration so this doesn't happen again! We are glad everything else was perfect for you at White Clay Creek. Can't wait to have you back here soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

The overall facility and golf course is very nice. Excellent layout with a variety of different looking holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 10/13/2015

Awesome! Glad you loved the variety and the course itself here at White Clay Creek. We look forward to seeing you again - keep on practicing!

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

hidden gem

Not sure why this course doesn't attract more golfers but i guess that good for pace of play and the greens are immaculate and fast. lots of trouble on every hole, be prepared to donate a few balls to the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 10/13/2015

Great tip! Yes, shoot straight at White Clay Creek it can be quite the challenge. Thanks so much for your kind words we are happy to hear you enjoyed your round and consider the course a gem! See you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

First time playing at White Clay and will definitely visit again. Facility is great and the course is awesome. Very tough but fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 10/13/2015

Glad you found it a challenge! We can't wait to see you on your next round at White Clay Creek. Come back soon!

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Time

The warm up facilities are top notch. It was a great value for the money. The technology for navigating the course was excellent. We played Sunday afternoon and the only negatives were the cold hotdogs from the cart girl and the restaurant closed just as we finished. we were looking forward to eating there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 10/13/2015

Thanks for letting us know! We appreciate your review on White Clay Creek and glad you loved the practive facility before your round. We can't wait to see you again come back for a delicious meal at the course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Great Course, Great value through Golfnow. I always walk but this course is riding only and for good reason, long distances between holes. Most holes are tree lined and you're right next to the train tracks. The course was in good shape I played the black tees and shot near my handicap. Greens were pretty fast on the day I played and rolled true. I will try to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 10/13/2015

Thank you for taking the time to review our course, White Clay Creek! Glad you enjoyed your round and the condition of the course. We can't wait to see you again!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Can't walk, but a fun track

WCC really does it up right with a great warm-up / practice facility to get you prepared for your round. PLEASE know your carry yardages b/ you have a lot of forced carry situations that will spoil your round if you play the wrong tees. Our GPS in the cart today was not working the entire back side and it made it difficult to get comfortable ( saving grace- had a yardage book from the first time we played the course). After 4 inches of rain the day before, the course was great! No mud balls or standing water. Bravo to the staff-

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 10/13/2015

Thank you for taking the time to review and play our course, White Clay Creek! We have noted the GPS in cart situation thank you for bringing to our attention. We will let our staff in on your compliment much appreciated! Come back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

enjoyed the course

some tough holes, but really enjoyed, as did the others in my foursome. Will definitely come back and play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 10/13/2015

Awesome! Glad you had a great time at White Clay Creek. Come back and see us soon - we love our fans!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just ok

Not as good as I expected, scored to handicap but the long ride between holes is distracting. Points to carry should be marked. Hot day , saw cart girl once and there is no club house access once you leave
Paul

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 10/13/2015

Thanks for letting us know and for playing at White Clay Creek Country Club! We are sorry to hear that the bev cart was not as readily available as usual we will inform our staff. We hope to see you again on your next round!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Miles of cart paths and sever dogleg holes

The staff is very friendly. You drop your clubs in front of the clubhouse and they bring them around back, I personally do not like that as I am protective of my clubs, I do not like leaving them anywhere that I cannot see them, don't want anything stolen.

The practice facility is really nice, and it is free with a round of golf.

The course itself was in nice shape after not having any rain for weeks, few dry spots here and there but the fairways and greens were in great shape, even the first cut of rough was excellent.

The layout is not great, you could never walk the course. The distance from one hole to the next is way too long. It felt like I was driving the cart forever, and many times you would backtrack after getting to the hole to get to the next one or the fairway. Overall, too much cartpath.

I also found there were a lot of doglegs, which is ok, but these were severe, a lot of shots were blind and in hopes of finding fairway in the direction of the green. Lots of trees and water come into play, if you miss your tee shot you will lose a ball. I took a lot of drops, way more than I ever have before. The only somewhat saving grace was the GPS in the cart, it helped on the tougher holes. We played the black tees, 6467 yards, only one short par 3, 150 yards or so, all of the other were 185 or more.

Overall it was ok, I had a comp from my play at Delaware Park, that helped on the end since it was free.

The other aspect I did not like was not having a half way house after hole 9, they have a beverage cart running the course, but I do like that halfway feeling seeing the clubhouse and being able to walk in and get something quick to eat.

As of now I am not sure I would play it again, mainly due to the cart paths being way too long.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 09/08/2015

We hear your Rob! Thanks so much for writing a review and posting your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the majority of your experience, although, yes the course is sometimes long and the doglegs add an extra challenge to which GPS may come in handy on those blind shots. We appreciate your business and hope to see you on your next visit soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a treat

The course was in excellent shape for late summer, considering how little rain we've gotten. Some bare/dead spots here and there, but everything else was lush. Hot deal around 2pm was a bargain and a no-brainer; got us in ahead of all afternoon shotguns. Greens were rolling pretty true. To give you an idea of what kind of course this is, rangers were driving around handing out ice cold wet towels as late as 5pm to help beat the heat. Nuff said.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 09/08/2015

Hi thank you for playing at White Clay Creek CC, we really appreciate your feedback and are so happy to hear you got a great deal and enjoyed your round! Come back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course, But.....

Two hr. drive to play this course for the first time with my brother-in-law. 3 pm tee time Sunday following a Scramble. Okay, the greens are a little ruff, understandable! Starter tells us it is carts only no walking the course. Great! Should play at a reasonable rate of speed. The poor folks in front were up in years with their younger two sons. What is this course thinking not giving handicap carts to older players. I felt so sorry for the poor souls trying to get out to their ball on par 5’s only to try to get back to their carts and drive for their next shot. Good lord! The cart path only holes were not wet in any way, because I walked out in them! This course really needs to rethink their handicap policy for players that can still play and have trouble getting around. That was the front 9 !!
Back 9 was a twosome with one player giving golf lessons to the other player as they played. This included practicing hand position for several minutes on the tee box while we are sitting watching them hoping they pick up the pace. God forbid they knew anything about golf etiquette!! This course has Rangers, BUT you really have to question why. It was the longest round of golf I have played in my life!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
84a71abc-176f-5f5e-9a29-7022d383c3b3
Commented on 09/08/2015

Thank you for taking the time to review White Clay Creek CC we appreciate the feedback and are happy to hear you enjoyed the course. We're sorry to hear the pace of play was substandard during your round at our course. We will have our rangers and staff informed to be on the lookout for similar situations and to make the necessary adjustments. Let us know how we can your next round the best round!

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