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4.2
232 Reviews (232)
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
84.6%
Recommend this course
201 out of 232 reviews
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4.3
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.7%
Recommend this course
13 out of 15 reviews
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4.2
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
81.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 21 reviews
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Course Highlights
White Deer Run's course layout consistently earns top praise, with creative shot-making challenges and a stunning Chicagoland setting that rewards thoughtful play. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make each round an enjoyable experience worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7101 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.6

Situated on the Cuneo Estate in Vernon Hills, White Deer Run Golf Club has a beautiful landscape dotted with sparkling lakes. The rolling terrain provides plenty of elevation changes, meaning there are some uneven lies and the occasional blind shot in store for you. There are not many trees but numerous bunkers lurk beside the greens and, of course, water is a pretty prominent presence throughout the golf course. Due to the plentiful and strategically placed hazards, the course puts a premium on accuracy. The layout is challenging but fair and it is also player friendly enough for beginners, offering ample room off of the tees. White Deer Run Golf Club's design contributes greatly to the course's playability, but that is also partly due to the immaculately manicured fairways and fast, well conditioned greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season May - October 1st

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
232 Reviews (232)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 20
Water Hazards 14
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Entertaining Clients 9
Locals 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Worth the Drive 9

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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Monday 18

I was looking online for last minute 18 holes on a Monday a d saw White Derr Run with an opening. It'd been a long time since Ibjad played it. And recall liking it before. It didn't disappoint. The traps probably could've been in better shape, and it was annoying that you had to remember to bring your rake with you for bunker shots as rakes not provided around the traps. This around the green one would have to go back to their cart if they forgot the rake. Obviously some people didn't bother and left the traps in poor shape. Oddly the next day O received a -1 HDCP adjustment and couldn't figure our why. There was nothing clearly favorable, in setup or conditions from a normal day of golf. Actually had more bad breaks where

gppd lob wedges wouldn't hold.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Clubhouse Staff Ruined the Experience

Played here many times and unfortunately my last, the course is beautiful as always… Unfortunately the clubhouse staff ruined the experience, specifically the older gentleman (red long sleeve at the time) who seemed like a lead or manager at the clubhouse. He was extremely short with all four of our group and seemed like he couldn’t handle the situation at hand, definitely not manager material. The guy who checked us in on the 1st tee and 10th tee was amazing and did all they could to make our experience better. For $122 a person (almost double nearby public courses). It was not worth the value due specifically to the gentleman in the clubhouses poor behavior and horrible customer service. This club is struggling and it’s obvious, I will never be returning here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Early Season Conditions, but High $

Admittedly, this was an early season round, but the price certainly did not reflect the fact that the bathrooms weren't open, the greens were very slow and there were lots of divots in the fairways. It was also cart path only. There were very few golfers there when we arrived for our 11 am tee time, perhaps because of this. The layout here is really good and usually the course is in much better shape. I just think the early season conditions should have been reflected in the price.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Closed

Made a reservation at White Deer Run on January 25 for an 11AM start time on Jan 30 through Tee Off. Weather in Chicago has been a foldable 50 degrees. Arrived at course and only 1 maintenance man around. Never received a notification from Tee Off or White Deer Run that course was closed. Nearby Vernon Hills Course was open. Tried to call Tee Off but was continually disconnected or placed on hold permanently.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Jeff very nice nice

Course was fantastic. Big fairways. Great greens very good and fair for gofers of all levels. Wet conditions had us cart path only which made round longer

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice courses but nothing special

Thankfully I was able to play here for $60 , it's a very nice course , well maintained and has some interesting holes but not close to being worth the usual $115 green fees .

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

It would be nice to know if the greens are currently aerated

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth $107

Nice course. I wouldn’t pay $107 again. Shop guy was sitting down and offered no course information. The Bloody Mary was good. Course layout was fun with a couple of hokey holes. Range balls are not included or at least I was not informed that they were. Pace of play was good. Cart paths were beat up enough to notice. Decent course but lacking value. Sheperds Crook and Thunderhawk come to mind.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of top courses in Chicagoland

End of September, course is still in pristine shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very difficult course

Vary tough course in terms of length hills and dozens of sand bunkers. Very hard to navigate fairways and get between holes. A challenging day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

The course was in good condition despite the lack of rain....the clubhouse has been upgraded and is outstanding. The Cost of the course is more than it should be...but it is one of the nicest courses in Lake County

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 117
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

It was good my friends said good too

If I have a chance we want to come again

Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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