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Deer Creek Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
351
4 Stars
322
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Fairways, greens, tee boxes, and bunkers are all consistently well-maintained, impressing even golfers who haven't visited in years. Friendly staff, a varied layout with doglegs and short game facilities, and strong value make this course worth booking.
About
Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6905 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.5
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Deer Creek Golf Club - IL
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6905 yards | 73.5 | 131 |
| Blue | 72 | 6391 yards | 71.2 | 126 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6391 yards | 76.5 | 134 |
| White | 72 | 6001 yards | 69.3 | 122 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6001 yards | 74.4 | 129 |
| Gold | 72 | 5660 yards | 66.1 | 114 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5660 yards | 70.8 | 122 |
| Green | 72 | 5102 yards | 65.0 | 111 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5102 yards | 68.5 | 117 |
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Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.7/131 W: 79.7/141 | 373 | 514 | 437 | 181 | 428 | 380 | 541 | 182 | 386 | 3422 | 423 | 370 | 541 | 155 | 385 | 556 | 443 | 208 | 402 | 3483 | 6905 |
| Blue M: 71.4/126 W: 76.5/134 | 354 | 492 | 393 | 144 | 410 | 325 | 512 | 167 | 369 | 3166 | 403 | 350 | 476 | 122 | 351 | 535 | 423 | 186 | 379 | 3225 | 6391 |
| White M: 69.3/122 W: 74.4/129 | 321 | 482 | 355 | 135 | 382 | 315 | 488 | 142 | 337 | 2957 | 369 | 330 | 469 | 111 | 338 | 500 | 381 | 180 | 366 | 3044 | 6001 |
| Gold M: 66.4/115 W: 70.8/122 | 311 | 460 | 345 | 130 | 375 | 310 | 468 | 112 | 330 | 2841 | 310 | 312 | 469 | 105 | 318 | 465 | 379 | 156 | 305 | 2819 | 5660 |
| Green M: 64.5/110 W: 68.5/117 | 264 | 453 | 254 | 125 | 306 | 301 | 396 | 112 | 276 | 2487 | 305 | 307 | 401 | 99 | 281 | 460 | 307 | 154 | 301 | 2615 | 5102 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1972
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Larry Packard (1972)
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Food & Beverage
BarAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
Reviews
4.6
Reviewer Photos
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Beautiful layout
Some short holes and a lot of doglegs. Par 3s not outrageously long and a nice clubhouse. Driving range and massive short game area available
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/04/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Good couse
Heat was rough but the course had mature trees in good locations to allow for some cover!
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Hidden gem in the Southern suburbs
As always- excellent conditioned course. Pace of play was great until the 16 hole when there was one slower group. Fun/ challenging holes, great/friendly staff, and appreciated the clean out houses.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Always good
Great Course, great layout. Something for every golfer skill wise.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On 06/16/2025
Reviews 91
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On 06/09/2025
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
A Nice Day On the Couerse
Nice, challenging course with friendly staff and courteous golfers.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/11/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package
FROM $617 (USD)
KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn at Woodlake and 3 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River or Meadow Valleys Course) and Whistling Straits (Straits or Irish Course)
Destination Kohler - To Dye Four Golf Package
FROM $557 (USD)
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