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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
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Course Highlights
Deerpath's unique layout rewards thoughtful shot-making with strategic doglegs, overhanging trees, and small greens that challenge golfers of all handicaps. Consistently smooth pace of play and well-maintained conditions make this a reliable local muni worth returning to.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6255 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1927
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season March - December

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Deerpath Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
305 Reviews (305)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 11

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

overall good

Fairway and greens in good. Staff is friendly. Good Driving Range. Practice chipping just off the first hole. Kinda hidden.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Was expecting a nicer course

I found a good deal online for my tee time and wanted to try the course. I thought given the area it would be nicer. The greens were very slow and felt the course overall could have been maintained better. The layout was good and pace of play was great, feel if they put more work into the course it could be much nicer.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hawkeye

The course has a variety of interesting holes. Played as a single but wasn't held up much by other groups.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course for the price

Overall the course is very nice. The greens were very slow, kinda made it a little difficult to judge. Nice fairways and play was a nice speed. Would play it again .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't pay regular green fee

I got a deal for $32 riding which is about what the course is worth. Course was in good condition but overall just an average course. Play it if you find a good deal. Don't play if you're spending $50 or more.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Suffering from tough winter....

played 3-some. there are 2 temporary greens that we were not warned about; both have large tarps covering the greens. fairways aren't bad. pace of play was within 4 hrs. except for the 2 temp. greens, other greens are in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Has Potential -- But Disappointing

First off -- It's important to note that this course has a lot of potential. Unfortunately, I could tell driving up to the course that was particularly dry. I understand that water management is a HUGE deal for golf courses but I feel like this was unusually dry for a late May round of golf. This is also considering the amount of rain the area has had.

The only real complaint I have is the condition of the 7th green (and other greens). It was obviously make-shift as a new green is being groomed. That being said, the make-shift green was in AWFUL shape and was literally un-playable. Luckily I got my pricing on this course through an online Tee-Time provider at a discounted price. If I would have payed full price for the condition the course is in, I would have likely said something to the Pro Shop.

I would recommend this course to others but I would call to ask what the condition of the course is first. I'm scheduled to play this course again and hope it's in better shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Spring Golf

Good course but recovering from hard winter. Grass is thin, rough is light. Recent aerations of greens yet to grow in. Two temporary greens due to winter damage.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

This course is no longer worth playing

I understand the long winter has taken a toll on the golf courses in the area but this course no longer even cares. The rate was raised to 73.00 which is over priced even if it was in great shape. Plenty of golf courses close by that are worth playing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice

Nice course, some false greens and work being done as it was very early in the season. Some difficult holes but nothing too crazy, recommend for a foursome, probably slow for a two. We were originally a two and got paired up with the two behind us only to have the twosome behind them riding us the entire round. A little ridiculous.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not in good shape yet

One of the holes used the fairway in place of the green. The other greens weren't in great shape either. It's normally a good course if you get a decent price. I would check it out later in the season when the weather is better and the grounds crew can get it in better shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

not quite ready for golf

It was wonderful to get outside and play but the course conditions were not up to par at this time. I am sure with added sunshine and spring rains the course should drastically improve in the near future. If you get a bargain (green fees) it is fine but if you pay full price you will be disappointed. I loved playing, I was so happy to be outside!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course for the money

Great course, good condition considering the winter we just had.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

GREAT CONDITION FOR APRIL!

Four of my buddies and I stepped out for the first time this year and it was well worth it! The course was in great condition for the time of year. There was a little ice damage on a couple of the greens but it seemed they were working and repairing it. Pace of play was fair as we had time to stop and eat after nine holes. One of my personal favorite courses in the area!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Trees and fast greens

Nice course. If you get a deal on the price with golfnow.com
PROS: Fast greens
Beautiful mature trees
Deer as the name implies ( I saw three )
Not too hard but still challenging
$3 hamburger with fries
$3 beers
CONS: Expensive. Played better courses for less.
Some might want more of a challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Mint Condition

Paid $24 thru Golfnow. The course was in mint condition both fairway and greens. Fast green. Fairway and greens were clean from leaves. I couldn't ask for a better day and condition of the course. If time permits will definitely return before it gets too cold.

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

Delightful course.

My husband and I played on a cool fall afternoon. The foliage was gorgeous. It is landscaped with a beautiful combination of old mature trees, prairie grasses, and water hazards. The course was well maintained and the greens were in great shape. Some of the fairways are undulating. The bunkers are pretty shallow allowing for easy exit . We will definitely play Deerpath again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable old school course

We have added this course to the weekend rotation this fall; good value, not long at 6200 yds, mature trees, small greens, nice layout, and pretty open the mornings we've played leading to 3 1/2 rounds. A bonus is the burger and beer special at the clubhouse grill.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A good round

Played this course with friends on Columbus Day. The course was well-maintained and the staff was friendly. A little expensive for the design and challenge of the course.

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

Course is playable and always well maintained

I always enjoy playing here with the variety of the level of challenges. The course is always well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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