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4.1
220 Reviews (220)
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
80
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
82.9%
Recommend this course
191 out of 220 reviews
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5.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.0
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
77.4%
Recommend this course
24 out of 31 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

4.1
220 Reviews (220)

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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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Very nice challenging course

Beginners take heed -- this course is not for the faint of heart. Definitely recommend <25 handicap.

I've played this course a few times. I've seen it in better condition (the first two or 3 greens are not in amazing shape, couple of dead spots in the fairway), but overall this is a well-manicured course. The staff are friendly and the food inside is decent. My biggest recommendation is to look for deals on GolfNow before deciding to play. Playing here for $89 (the weekend rate) has average value -- playing here for $60 (like I did today) has great value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course

Course was fair (besides the bunker) and greens were a little slow but otherwise great conditions. Carts with GPS are incredibly helpful and there was no one out there at noon on a Tuesday.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Monday getaway

Course was in really nice shape. Greens were receptive and rolled nicely. The rain had really helped this course.

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

Great course

For many years, I have been wanting to play this course. I wish I would have done it sooner. It is the right mix of challenging and easy holes.

The fairways and greens are well taken care of. The gps in the carts is really awesome. It was a delight to play, and I look forward to my next round there!!

We did not get anything to eat this time. Maybe on the next visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
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

alex

great course, wide fairways looks easy but very challenging
fast greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Beautiful Golf Course

Friendly Staff, very courteous and helpful. Course is beautiful and challenging to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Swamp!

I booked on Golf Now, I was with another friend. They paired us up with a twosome of women ( not a problem with me) then sent us to start on the tenth hole. Then told us cart path only. This is a very wide course and that was a problem. The course was also completely saturated! The entire course must have just been fertilized and then soaked by the sprinklers. I noticed the white t box markers were dyed green. They never told us any of this until I paid. The fairways and even the rough was like a swamp.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

awesome

Great course. Always love playing here. Choose is always in great condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great outing

The weather was ideal, the course was in good condition with the exception of some rough and badly blemished greens. Still a fun time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

It's okay, if you don't mind looking at houses all day

The first 8 holes are pretty bland, with kind of a Florida, condo golf, feel. The 9th plays around a lake with large trees present, totally different than the other holes. The back is a bit better, with water in play on a number of holes. 18 is back by the lake, which is a pretty and challenging finish. There was potential here, but so many houses on the course ruins the atmosphere. The greens had also been recently aerified and were very bumpy and slow, which is unheard of for late May. It might have been nice for the course to mention that when the tee time was booked.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Welll maintained course, very enjoyable round

Course is in very good condition. Lots of geese on the course so watch your step. Very challenging track. Very challenging track. If you're not a legit 18 or below who can drive it 230+, play the whites or shorter.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Played many times before

No rangers to move players in front along. 5 hour round which is unacceptable.

Rough is too long which slows play

Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

WDR

Overall this is normally a great course, the poor rating for the course conditions and value for the money is specific to the fact that the greens are not ready for play, weather has been poor this year, but they are completely under repair due to the aeration that was done recently. Would have been nice to know this in advance as I would have waited to play there until they were ready and played a different course. They had no problem charging basically the normal fee (although I'm sure they will say it was "discounted" due to this)

Wait until at least the end of May 2014 to play if you are considering playing here, or you will not enjoy the round due to the greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Be forewarned of aerated greens

Somehow, it would be helpful if GolfAdvisor would make note of when greens are aerated. One of the "wows" on this course was supposed to be the greens...no so much when every green is aerated and unfilled. I felt like I wasted half of the greens fees, because putting was a waste of time. Lots and lots and lots of bunkers filled with tough, clay-like sand. Very disappointed in what could have been a really class course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

pricey but good

White Deer Run is a really good course with a lot of variety in its design. It is a fairly tough course to score low on, but there are no gimmicks. They do not discount often, so take advantage when you can find something here!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, needs conditioning/ TLC

Played near seasons end - conditions appeared unkept, leaves were not removed from many playing areas, bunkers were poorly maintained/ no rakes in many of them. Greens were fast.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Would play everyday if possible!

Excellent! Excellent!!! the course is a beauty, can't think of another course as nice for the price ( if only the geese would find there own facilities.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A very nice looking golf course - requires all the shots

It has everything you could ask for....from wide fairways to tight ones...long holes to shorties. Target golf to bomers holes. The course was in good shape.

It's also got a steep price tag. Get a good deal on Golfnow and you are set.

I'd play there again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Great course, having it's problems, though

For those of you who have played this course, you know what a great layout it is, and the fairways were in great shape. The greens, though, were pretty beat up, and there was no such thing as a true roll. The sand was terrible!!! Half of them full of water. Our foursome lost several balls in the deep water in the traps. There was no one draining them, and there hasn't been rain for several days. if you are thinking about playing this course, wait until next year, because they don't seem to be tuned in to fixing problems right now. Perhaps it is because it is end of season. If you play here, and the greens are still flooded, you were warned.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course and staff

Not too much water, but lots of sand; one hole had bunkers all around the front of the green. Staff was great, very helpful, accommodating, explained the course. I want to play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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