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4.7
167 Reviews (167)
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
99.2%
Recommend this course
158 out of 167 reviews
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5.0
2 Reviews (2)
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2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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2 out of 2 reviews
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5.0
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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Course Highlights
A well-laid-out and consistently maintained course, this public track delivers a challenging yet rewarding round at strong value. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play round out an experience that keeps golfers coming back.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6964 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1976
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Larry Packard (1976)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Illinois (2024 #17) (2022 #1)
  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2022 #3)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #19)
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Reviews

4.7
167 Reviews (167)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 17
Elevation Changes 11
Undulating Greens 9
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 14
Locals 7
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 13
Convenient to the City 9

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fantastic layout

Course has a very fun and challenging layout. I can’t wait to play it again. Greens and fairways were all in great shape. 10/10 Rating!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a course for a beginner

Enjoyed playing the course but for a senior it was a tough layout. A lot of hills. They do not have a senior tee as you have to play at 6308 or the ladies at 5301. Several long par 4s over and close to 400 yards made it a tough layout for the over 70 set. Very nice greens but with any public course a lot of people do not repair their ball marks. A stretch of holes on the front were very tight with dog legs and a lot of trees. It was very warm the day we played and water in the course was not placed in obvious locations but close to several different holes. The sand was more like brick sand as opposed to what I am use to playing in the Carolinas. A lot of hills so this is not a walking course for the faint hearted. Very liberal on cart accessing the green areas so people with limited walking ability are covered. I will pay it again and this is a Muni course so the price is reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

This is a very nice course, fair and challenging. Staff is very attentive, and adds to the pleasure of this facility. I’m an otr driver, and play a lot of courses. This has become one of my favorites. The course was in great condition, and the greens rolled true. If you ever get the chance, check this one out...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Everything was wonderful here. Fairways, greens,staff. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Tough course, only my second round of the year. So the course kicked my butt. I shall return, to take revenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course in great shape!

Wonderful experience. Will play here again. Quick true greens and challenging layout. A++

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Crapola

This course is in ooor condition and I would not play here again. The holes are a very poor layout.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outing

Should have known when I pulled up to course lot was full. There was a outing . Just can't figure why courses don't let daily play. The slowest round in history. Really not fair 3.75 hrs for 9 holes. Oh well played the front again to beat crowd. 1.75 hrs. But the course was awesome loved all of it. Hit the ball well but stay below the hole very fast. Hooked up with some good guys.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Tough course

Great challenging course at a great value. Fairway was in great shape and the greens were extremely fast. I did not realize how tough greens can be at this course when the green were as fast as today. If you don't have your A game, you will lose lots of balls and score will balloon to your worst score of the year. I did not do well but really enjoyed the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lick Creek play

Great course giving a player all the challenges of hitting (slopes, hills up/down, water hazards), putting challenges, tee variations. Planning was very good. My partner states a "PGA course" and well worth a pro tour course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Fun Course to Play

I very much enjoyed my round at this course. The layout had both easy and challenging holes. The greens and fairways were in good condition. And the pace was fantastic - finished my round in 3 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

I've only played this course a few times but it has been very well maintained each time I've been there. The layout is setup very well. There is a lot of challenge as the fairways are tight and in many cases surrounded by woods or bordered by water. The staff is always friendly. At full price it's a bit expensive but well worth the money. My group and I look forward to playing it a few times each season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course!

Beautiful course in excellent shape for early spring in Central Illinois. Weather was poor (cold and windy), but we still had fun. Greens are faster than other courses, but ran true and were in great shape! I will gladly play this course again and recommend it to others!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tougher Course in Area

The course was in very good condition for this time of year. Not many people were playing. Played the senior tees and still tough. The staff could use some training. While not impolite, they are abrupt. The were not that busy so that is not an excuse. Kind of get the feeling that people who use GolfNow are not held in high esteem.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great round of golf

The course was challenging, but fair....in great condition for early spring. We enjoyed our round and would play there again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun with friends and golf.

The weather was fantastic and the facility was clean and orderly. Employees are friendly and professional. They offer a breakfast menu that was smelling fantastic and they offer a phone number on hole eight to order any food items to be ready at the turn. The course was challenging and can be a ball eater if not careful. Holes are marked well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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