Oak Creek Golf Club

A fun Sunday afternoon round with some friends at Oak Creek.

Make no mistake: this course was built for the housing development. Homes are generally set back from play, but you'll see them from most of the holes. There are a few places where the course leaves the houses for a hole or two, but it generally winds through the neighborhoods, often with long drives between greens and tees.

Conditions are average for this area--not quite as nicely maintained as Enterprise but better than Bowie or Eisenhower. There are some bare spots, and it seems Oak Creek has stopped watering some of the rough to cut costs. The browned-out look is good for golf, but the course wasn't quite designed for it. Balls just a bit off-line will roll into the thick woods.

A nice mix of holes, with some variety in doglegs, length (one or two drivable par-4 holes and reachable par-5s), and elevation changes. I can't say that many holes will stick with me days or weeks later, but none of them baffle with silly design either. All in all a solid track for this area and one I'll come back to.

On the food--my playing partners were disappointed that the beverage cart didn't have much to offer beyond pretzels/crackers. The 9th green doesn't come back to the clubhouse, but the course was not crowded so we probably could have made a detour.

Was greeted by Mr. Don in the proshop and immediately felt welcomed. The course was in very good shape even though we had a down pour the night before. The course presented a very good challenge and I can't wait to play again.

Just needs to grow a little around the greens and some places in the rough!! Over all great and the price is right 60$ -45$ after 2 weekdays staff was great !! Next time I will eat there !! Did not stay for food or drinks!!