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4.7
165 Reviews (165)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
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3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
97.9%
Recommend this course
156 out of 165 reviews
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4.9
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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4.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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About

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

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  • 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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4.7
165 Reviews (165)
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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

Tricky Course

Overall this course was a good challenge for a weekend golfer like myself. Tight fairways and mature trees called for one to put thought into his game. The only downside was the condition of the greens. Poor etiquette created for some rough greens(unrepaired divots)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

I live over in Normal, but try to make the trip over at least once a year to play this gem. Course is in excellent shape and fun to play. Watch out for the hornets between the first green and the ninth tee.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

I love Lick

Heavy morning rain prevented riding cart use. Although soggy, the course was in great shape. I look forward to the next round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

New Back Tees add a lot of yardage and difficulty

Overall course was in very good shape. Green were in good condition, rolled smooth and somewhat fast. Only issue were many bunkers still had water in them, so drainage was an issue. it had been a few years since i last played, and the new tees definitely add a lot of length on several hole. the are a few holes (like #6) and are very wonky, but the rest of the coure layout is good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They need rangers

I have played this course over a dozen times and find it to be one of the more challenging courses in the area. The layout is excellent and course is generally well maintained. The only reason I won't be back anytime soon is lack of oversight on pace of play. I played in a twosome this week. Finished the front in about an hour and a half until we caught a slow foursome on nine. We got to the tenth tee where we encountered 2 foursomes who had yet to tee off. They were thoughtless and SLOW. Completely ruined the round. We spent the next 2 hrs and 45 minutes waiting on every shot while they chatted and fished balls out of the water. They actually waited and played the last hole as an eight some. I'm all about social golfing if you realize that others are there to move. While I realize that it isn't the courses fault that there are so many inconsiderate golfers, I feel it is their responsibility to have people out there maintaining page of play. If you have time for a 5 hour Thursday round, then this is the course for you

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One the finest courses in central Illinois

Course was in excellent condition. Greens were super fast which made for delicate touch to get down in two once on the green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course and in great shape

Great course and I would recommend putting it on your list to play this year. Very challenging

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course layout

Great conditions. Good pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lick Creek is a great course to play!

We had a great day of golf on a cloudy 65° day. Course was well kept and we enjoyed the whole day, despite our poor performance. Guy at the clubhouse was ok, he hardly smiled and barely spoke, but got us everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this course to anyone.

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

Who knew

Really nice course, and the condition was excellent. Carts are a bit slow and the guy behind the desk didn't like to be bothered to actually do his job, but the course was fantastic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Golf

The greens were fast and true. The course was in good condition but a few of the bunkers needed some work. Great golf and great value!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

very nice and great value

I had a great morning and didn't feel like I was being gouged for money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough but fun Course from the tips

It was a pretty neat course. Some great views amd holes. I would however recommend playing from the white tees for your first time on the course before you learned. Playing from the blue tees was a little hard on my friend and I when we are between six and eight handicap. It was however enjoyable to play.I would however recommend playing from the white tees for your first time on the course before you learned. Playing from the blue tees was a little hard on me and my friend when we are between six and eight handicap. It was however enjoyable to play. I would definitely come back when I am back in the area. It was still a lot of fun.

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

Awesome Course

Had a fun time. Carts are slow. Greens were well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lick Creek

Very challenging course for any level of golfer. Quite a good value for this quality of. Course.

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

love to play the lick

as always the greens and bunkers were in great shape.#6 got me again.bring your A+ t ball on that one.I had a snowman.Oh,and the egg,bacon and cheese on wheat at the turn is the best.phone it in on 9 tee and its ready when u make the turn.SWEET!!!

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

challenging course

Very challenging course. Several narrow fairways and blind shots. Lots of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Lick is great value for money

Very challenging course with different tees for varying levels of skill. Greens were a little rough. You can tell the course gets some play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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

MUCH IMPROVED

PLAYED THE COURSE 8 YEARS AGO AND IT IS SO MUCH NICER NOW. IMPROVEMENTS WERE WELL WORTH IT. GREENS IN EXCELLANT SHAPE.

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

Great Park District Course in Central IL

Great course for the price. Very challenging, and good condition for how much play this course gets. I would vote it's the best park district course in Central IL.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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