Back Creek Golf Club

Back Creek has always been a fine facility and golf course. The course conditions on 8/13 were that of the lowest rating. There were huge patches of bare dirt in the fairways, the tees and fairways contained crabgrass, the greens had tons of bare spots and ball marks. The course and restaurant were crowded so there is money coming in. Why has this course gone so badly downhill? I sure hope that they are able to restore it back into acceptable condition as its a great layout.

This year the course has gone downhill. A leasing company has taken over this course as of the start of this year and has no clue on how to run a golf course. Putting so many deals out there to attract as many people to come to the course to continue to run it to the ground. Over booking the course to make it unbearable to play. 15 minutes between shots is common here. Not having a cart 15-20 minutes prior to tee-time is common. No Range balls available is common. I feel sorry for the Superintendent Joe. He has no shot of keeping up with how folks are treating the course and the management group over-booking and providing resources to maintain. No Sand in traps/or course maintained, Tee boxes are a wreck and the greens are diseased with black marks all over them. Total shame to see this course in this condition. With all these super deals this management company is wrecking the club… 1 dollar memberships- pay a dollar a day and play anytime for a dollar, Players club- 29 dollars a month get unlimited range balls play for 20 dollars after twilight for 20 bucks and a beer and sandwich. (This all sounds good- but attracts some shady characters who do not appear to care about anyone or the course) I’ve seen golf carts in the sand, I‘ve seen greens that have been driven on and people running over the flag sticks, signs ran over and demolished garbage all over from people running them over and breaking the holder.

No customer service on the course. No Ranger on course (If there is one, he is out empting garbage cans on course or looking for golf balls), no help getting beginners moving along and keeping a tolerable pace of play. Last several times I played, we all left after 9 holes- we were already past the 2.5 hour mark approaching 3 hours. Could not keep our focus because of the constant delays in between shots. Couple weeks before, we had a 4-some jump in front of us from being in the clubhouse drinking and eating (Which is fine- But not at the expense and time of my group and the rest of the course pace of play) Group was confrontational when we question where they came from- Very uncomfortable situation to say the least. Playing here in 4-4.5 hours? Good luck- Go to Frog Hollow, Chesepeake Bay, White Clay Creek, Odeasa National or Patriots Glen.

This place is always a great track. Only downfall this visit was greens were a little bad.... Hard like putting and landing shots on concrete. Greens need some work. Way way to hard.

I played at Back Creek after not having been there in a few years.The course has only gotten better over time.. The greens have always been firm and fast on the course and they were no different this time around.. The bunkering is beautiful and presents plenty of challenges, They have made changes to both the 8th and 17 holes which are par 3's now over water and tough shots... If you have the game for the black tees, you are looking at a 74.2 course rating which is one of the highest you'l find in a public around here.. Since the course is in the farm land of Middletown the pricing is moderate... You can play in the afternoon for 30-35 dollars which is a steal for this quality of a course.. If located closer to the city, this is a course that would command 80-100 rates,,,The 15th hole a winding dog leg right Par 5 with water everywhere on the left is a real toughie,, It requires a well placed tee shot and lay up shot..into narrow areas,, If you navigate those, you need to stay under the pin with your approach.. The clubhouse is new since I was there last and is very nice,, There is a good practice facility too.. Its only an hour from the Philly burbs and all major roads so the drive is easy,,, Go play here and enjoy,.

Hadn't played in two weeks, after relocation and found this course to be very forgiving and wide-open for driving and letting it fly,lol. The greens were in summerlike condition and lightning fast. The fairways were in great shape and not carthpath. I'll be using this course alot to try and improve my game.