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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 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Course in Great Shape

I am 15 handicap and play at least 1x per week. I highly recommend this course. But, bring your A game! This is a very nice course in great shape and very challenging. Big beautiful sand traps throughout, but soft sand to hit out of... Greens are very fast, but true. The only negative was that they aerated a band outside the fringe recently....but, it is Fall. Nice grass driving range and chip/putting area. Worth the above average GolfNow price...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

White Deer Run

Course was in good shape for mid-October. Greens were fast but fair. My only complaint is the bunkers were not great. Felt like more dirt than sand and there were a lot of small rocks in them. I would expect better conditions on a course of this quality. Overall I had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course!

White Deer Runs is beautiful! Challenging layout, but very fair. First time I ever played there and definitely will be back!! I was a little concerned with the houses located throughout the course, but they're set back so there are no issues...VERY NICE!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Lovely course

The course is very challenging with sand traps guarding almost every hole.. The green are very fast but very fair. There is much variety from hole to hole which makes the course fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Excellent course and value!

Course was magnificent all throughout and GPS on carts are very accurate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful time!!

Course is always in great condition, pace of play in continuous and staff are always helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course and good challenging hole

Great course. Fun to play but still has its challenges. Recommend you try it you won't be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

unfriendly staff

From the head pro/Gm.-Bob Malpede to the check in counter and to the starter--ALL NEED CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING! Nobody to take bags from car--give a cart --no welcome to our club. Actually stood at check in , by myself for at least 30 seconds while the guy behind the counter looked at a clipboard, put it away and finally said "yes"! The course is not so special, charging more $$ than other courses; however with a lousy staff, I probably will not return. The GM, who I was told has been there a long time needs an attitude adjustment; it is obvious why his staff are the way they are!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

rushed me. and gave me no warmup opportunity

I arrived 30 minutes early only to have me rushed thru the back nine and told i needed to start immediately or i would be stuck on the course

Not a good 1st experience. Gave me 0 warmup time even though i arrived 30 minutes early.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

great layout, great price.

The only bad part were the sand traps. There are many of them and they need help. Some of the greens were
a little hacked up because people don't want to fix their ball marks? Other than those two minor flaws
this is a great course. For the last minute golfer rate it's
worth the long drive to Vernon Hills.
Will play again soon!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First Visit to White Deer Run

This is an excellent and challenging track, that is well bunkered. It helped to play with people that were familiar with the course so that I could get pointers on where to hit my tee shots and when to use something other than driver. (The starter staff hooked me up with a great threesome that knew the course well.) The layout is good. The rough it a bit tough. The greens are in great condition and a bit fast compared to most public courses I have played of late. The price for a senior player (over 52) makes it a great deal! I'm headed back there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play today

It was difficult to play a five hour round in the high heat. This isn't always the norm. The cart girl was a lifesaver. She was there every few holes with fresh drinks and ice. The course was in impeccable shape except for the sand traps which held water from rain the night before. If you don't mind paying the high price of $80 for a Park District course, it's worth it. I would hold out for the one Golf Now Hot Deal per day offered at $50.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging layout

Pace of play on the back nine was very slow, almost 2 hours 45 minutes - never saw a ranger

Also, some of the bunkers are a little"thin" on sand.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Cant see myself paying 75 dollars for a round of golf but the 40 dollar hot deal sold me. Great course, friendly staff, they even wipe down your clubs after 9 and 18. Big fan of the in cart gps and course coverage tablet. Definitely needed the flyover to avoid all the fairway sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Just OK

I played using a hot deal. For that price it was worth playing. I would not play this course and pay $75. It is not worth that price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course! Feels a little like Florida style.

Course can be as challenging as you wish to make it depending on the set of tees
you choose. Nice greens. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

White Deer Run Great Track

White Deer Run is a fantastic track. A challenging golf course with some room for forgiveness. Sadly we were cart path only due to the amount of rain the course took in;however, the course was in great shape. If you have a chance I would certainly recommend playing White Deer Run. You will not be disappointed. Thank You White Deer Run for a Fun and challenging day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Love this course but was disappointed that we were not informed that the greens had been just aerated making the greens much less than perfect. This information should have been shared at the time I made the tee time reservation. Otherwise, a great experience.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

I like

Tees were up and still played challenging. Granted there was like 80mph winds. Nice layout. Awesome conditions. The 18th fairway was so nice we couldn't tell if we were on the green or the fairway. Need to plan your shots smartly out there. Great brats and dogs at the turn. I felt the majority of the greens were very tough to hit into as they were protected from big bunkers, water, and downslopes a foot off the green. Even the average golfer would strongly tested.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, beautiful setting

Course was fantasically manicured, staff was very friendly, food was exceptional. Definitely worth the money. Only downside was sand bunkers in need of work, other than new bunker on 18. Overall great public golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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