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407 Reviews (407)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
83.9%
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327 out of 407 reviews
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4.3
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3.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
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Amenities
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4.8
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4.3
48 Reviews (48)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
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Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.2%
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39 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
Pete Dye's signature design delivers dramatic elevation changes, risk/reward holes, and stunning Front Range views across a varied layout. Friendly staff and a recently renovated clubhouse complement course conditions that recent golfers consistently rate highly.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7044 yards
Slope 147
Rating 73.7

Legendary golf architects Pete Dye and Perry Dye designed the 18-hole, private course at Plum Creek Golf and Country Club, located in Castle Rock. Opened in 1984, the golf course features 7,044 yards of golf from its championship tees, playing to a par of 72. Dye included various different challenges in this golf course, causing some locals to say that it possesses some of the most difficult holes in the state. The hilly terrain of the well-bunkered course causes many uneven lies. Water hazards also come into play on some holes. Plum Creek Golf and Country Club boasts beautiful views of Castle Rock and the Rockies.

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Course Details

Year Built 1984
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1984) Perry Dye (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
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
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No denim, collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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4.2
407 Reviews (407)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 24
Water Hazards 22
Elevation Changes 20
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Locals 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 11
Convenient to the City 9

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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

cheap not always better

a one time great course that's been run. into the ground. my first indication it. was going. to. be a bad day was a a group. of 12 guys lading there bags on there carts with. half of them wearing t shirts and even Jean shots..My second indicator was the pro shop it was baron no equipment and only a few items of clothing but for the most part the shelves we're empty. I paid my fee and loaded my bag on my cart. My third indicator.... the carts are old and clapped. out I had to. keep tightening the strap that held my bag it fell out twice.and the alignment was so. bad it sounded like you were skidding around a corner. The range balls were a complete joke out of a small bucket maybe 5 of them had dimples. The course itself was okay but needs quite a bit of work. We got to the 8th tee box after 2 hours and 10 minutes at this time we decided that was enough ...... we got a $15 credit towards our next tree time but I seriously doubt that I will ever go back....A one time beautiful course that's been run into the ground.....

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

forgotten gem

I've played Plum Creek 4 times over 18 yrs I don't know why I don't play it all the time it's a great layout. They do need to put some money in new range balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course in great shape, carts and cart paths in terrible shape.

course in great shape, carts and cart paths in terrible shape. THis is just extra text so that I reach the 50 character minimum....

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play really made round unbearable.

The round lasted over 5 hours and I never once saw a ranger out on the course. Terrible. Had to wait 5 plus minutes at every hole. Worst pace of play I have experienced in a very long time. The course was in good shape but the surrounding items such as concrete, etc. were not maintained either. Great price, $35, but couldn't take another plus 5 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in great shape and offers the Pete Day compliments to a good day of golf. Outstanding people at the club house.

Have not played there in years but it was in the best shape that I have seen it opened....based on my history of various owners and lack of maintenance. Price was great at $40....worth the gas to get there!! Just paid $100 to play Arrowhead....in great shape but not worth the money....would go to Plum Creek for $40...equally challenging and great condition....the view isn't worth $60.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

See below

We were charged an extra $5 per round person. The course is in much better shape than last year.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value, great layout, fun coarse.

As i have seen in other reviews of this coarse I agree the rough needs attention. 5 feet off the fairway the grass grows in clumps and your ball will most likely be in a "hole" because the rough is not thick enough. we played lift and place so not that big of a deal but if you are a stricked follower of the rules you best stay in the fairway or your life could get tough. Overall, it was well enough maintained for a good round and fun layout. can't beat the price, I would play it again any time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If in good condition it would be great.

From the golf carts to the driving range to the course all in need of an upgrade. The driving range is pathetic. You're not hitting real golf balls and those that you are hitting are very, very old.

The ruff is difficult in that there are patches of grass or clumps of grass and then no grass. Your ball could be in a hole because it is surrounded by grass patches.

Barbeque outside was a plus as well as attitude of all staff. Just in need of some work. Not a terrible buy at $70 but just average.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace of play, no yardage markers on the course, no ball washers on course, no rangers monitoring play, poor course condition.

Very slow pace--took us almost 3 hours to finish the front nine...there are no yardage markers on the course, no rangers to speed up play, no drinking water, no ball wash stands, and the concrete cart paths are destroyed--get ready for a bumpy ride. The course isn't in terrible shape, but overall, it was a very negative golf experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Value in Colorado

we played Thursday Morning for $40 a player including the carts. Greens were in great shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great fairways & greens

The greens & fairways were in excellent condition, the tee`s need attention but they aren`t to the point that they affect your game. Range balls are very expensive ($15 for a large bucket). Overall a very challenging course that I would not reccomend for beginners.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be a top five in state

Making a last minute Saturday morning tee time I was left with few choices and decided to try Plum Creek.
Yes other reviews are true, the course is not in the best of shape. Fairways need a season or two of over seeding and love.
Greens were on the slow side but in very nice shape. The rough and second cut areas were clumpy and the worst part of the over all course condition.
Playing from the tips this course is challenging and fun. Overall the course is scenic with many holes setting up in a way that makes you feel like your playing a high end tour stop. It is true this used to be TPC course and I can say why. I rated this course 1 star more than it deserves. If the new owner can increase play on the course this could be a top five in Colorado.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great design

I read somewhere (the Internet so it must be true) that Pete dye used 10,000 railroad ties on this course and I believe it after playing this course. I found plum creek to be challenging and fun. I will play this again next time I am in Colorado .

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A typical Pete Dye layout, the course was well designed, but over the years it has not been maintained as well as it needs. And it was VERY slow

It is really a shame to see a very good course go downhill in terms of maintenance and upkeep. The staff is nice, and the fairways and greens were nice. However, the course clearly does not get the money, time and attention to be outstanding. For a very reasonable course fee, it was fine. However, I prefer to go to other courses in the area that are better maintained and the staff makes sure that players keep up the pace of play. This got so bad that after nine holes I quit, it was so slow...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So much potenti

Course has a great layout with so much potential, but due to financial issues the course is just barely maintained. Greens are fantastic and the track is challenging with a fun layout. The problem is the course is horribly maintained with fairways that are inconsistently maintained and the rough isn't maintained at all. Lots of areas are waste areas. Played a Sunday morning round at 8:10 am. The first nine holes took 3 hours. 18 holes took 6 hours. When mentioned to the Marshall's it was like. That's the way it is. Course could be great if it was maintained and the folks there cared

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This course has great views

I've played this course numerous times and absolutely love it and recommend it to anyone!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Don't send your Junior Golfer here

My teenaged son and two friends played this course, thinking that they would receive a junior rate, based on the variable pricing on the website. When they booked the tee time by phone with the clubhouse, they were not told differently. Upon arrival at the course, they were charged double the junior rate that they saw on the website when booking the tee time. A call to the club and a heated exchange with the employee on the phone ended with a commitment to refund the difference. The boys went to the club to obtain their refund and were shortchanged by that employee, claiming that they must have looked at a different "Plum Creek" website. This is not the course for your young golfers, as it appears that taking advantage of juniors is an acceptable practice for this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Plum Creek not so Plum

Not a customer friendly establishment. This organization's philosophy is 'take the money" as the course and facilities are in desparate need of attention and repair. This is not a course to go for the enjoyment of golf, as there isn't any effort to accomodate the golfers and make the experience one that they would want to reproduce. This is not a junior golfer friendly facility either, as there is no effort to cultivate the youth golfer.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Diamond in the Rough

Great Value,Great Course and Nice location. It is crazy to think that you can play where some PGA pros have played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens all rolled true. Not too quick.

Greens in excellent shape. Fairways well maintained Off the fairway anything from thick rough to hardpan. That's what you get for missing. 16-18 reminded me of TPC Woodlands. No room for error. A good mental test for mid - high handicappers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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