Deer Creek GC
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4.5
763 Reviews (763)
5 Stars
354
4 Stars
325
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
97.6%
Recommend this course
714 out of 763 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.7
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.6%
Recommend this course
71 out of 72 reviews
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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.

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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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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

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.5
763 Reviews (763)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 22
Water Hazards 18
Undulating Greens 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Seniors 21
Walkers 21
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 29
Worth the Drive 18
Convenient to the City 9

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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

SLOW

Pace of play was ridiculous. Will not go back. It should never take 48 minutes to play 3 holes. No ranger at all to help out.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/30/2015

15 mind a hole is 4.5 hours a round. While this is to long it's not outside the norm these days. That's happened to me at every course I've played. Play george Dunn and tell me it's better. Only difference is you'll pay 70 bucks

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

THE DREADED AIRATED GREENS

WHY DO NOT COURSES TELL THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT ALL OF THEIR GREENS HAVE BEEN PUNCHED ON THAT DAYS' MORNING.
SIMPLY PUT A SIGN " GREENS HAVE JUST BEEN AIRATED" NO, AT DEER CREEK YOU PAY THRU GOLF NOW AT A NICE RATE ONLY GET ON THIS FIRST GREEN AND A THOUSAND HOLES IN THE GREEN.
RUINS A BEAUTIFUL FALL DAY COULD OF GONE SOMEWHERE ELSE. THESE GOLF NOW COURSES SHOULD INFORM THEIR PLAYERS OF THIS FACT NOT TO SURPRISING ON THE COURSE.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/30/2015

I've never had any course tell me the greens have been punched. If it's that big of deal you should know spring and fall to call and ask the course.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course could use some some improvement

This course could be so much better with just a few tweeks.
1. Cut the rough evenly. Everytime I've played the course some sections of the rough on the same hole is cut while other sections are almost unplayable. It's as if the person mowing ignored that section.
2. Mostly every hole on the green has a crown.The person cutting the holes doesn't tap the hole once cut thus you get crowns.
3. Place real sand in the bunkers.
4. Place the tee boxes on an even surface instead of just randomly placing them after you mow.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/30/2015

Rough is rough don't hit it there it's supposed to be harder there. It shouldn't be cut evenly it's called rub of the green

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Slow play and staff did not care

I have not played this course in 10+ yrs but decided to play some of the old tracks. The course itself was in great condition and all seemed well to start. The front 9 took 3 hours. I complained at the turn and was told there was a league out in front of us (was told when we teed off that the course was wide open). On the back 9 I noticed that the league was playing in 5-somes. I called the pro-shop and they said they knew about the 5-somes and would not send a ranger out. I walked off after 15 holes (which took 5 1/4 hours to complete). WILL NOT COME BACK! THIS WAS A WED MORNING...NOT THE WEEKEND!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

After 3 1/2 hours I left after playing the 11th hole,.

Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Gem in the south suburbs

Deer Creek is a well maintained course. The fairways and greens are pristine. The staff are friendly and very courteous. Overall, a great place to play. Competitively priced. Would recommend this course to anyone.

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

Very nice course

First time at this course and was very happy with it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Suprise

I have not played this course in over 15 years, and boy was I surprised. It has really grown up! It is now a beautiful lay out and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to play a course on the south side. I cannot say enough about the place...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pace of play was horrendous.

We had a 11:30 got off at 11:50 finishing at 5:30. We told the pro shop at 9 that it took us 3hrs. they seemed uninterested. The back 9 consisted of a 5 some in front of us not sure how that happened. We never saw a ranger the entire time. The course is a nice layout and is in good shape its a shame they don't enforce a 4:15 max pace of play. Hope they fix this, golf is no fun when u constantly are taking practice swings to stay loose because of the long waits in between shots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mediocre Everything

Expected to find holiday crowd and we did. Over a 5 hour round. No carts upon arrival. Rude patrons.

Staff was very honest and forthcoming. Just a mediocre feel to everything.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/30/2015

If there ere no carts at arrival that means the course is packed. I know they have enough carts for a 150 person outing so that's means there is at least 2 groups on every hole on the course. Anywhere would be slow. You can't blame them for being busy.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Always a favorite

Played with my sons and my brother in law for father's day. The course has had a an unusual high amount of rain in the past week. This made play quite a bit soggy throughout the round. The course was in good condition otherwise. The only thing that we feel should have been done is that virtually all of the traps were submerged to the extent of 6" or more deep. We even lost a few ball in the traps. They should have went out early and pumped out the water from the traps.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Manager tried to high behind the fact a group of 60 were on the course!! Fast play rules clearly outlined in the golf cart! Had the whole course backed up! 2.75 hours for 9 holes!! Should have assigned a ranger to such a large group, to ensure GOOD pace!! Play at your own risk....obviously staff unable to manage FULL course! Nice layout, nice staff ....but it's all about getting a around of 18 in a decent amount of time!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
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

Great fairways

Fairways are manicured perfectly. Easy to hit to the greens.

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

Traps are virtually unplayable

For the price the course is very acceptable.. greens roll pretty good but the bunkers lack enough sand to play appropriate shots around the greens which leads to frustration with the overall experience!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

on the fringe

Would play here again, but it wouldn't be my first option. Paid $25 thru golf now, and that's the max I would pay.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Good pace on a Thursday afternoon. We will be back again.

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

Course is great

The only negative thing I have is the sand traps were junk due to the rain

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

deer creek review

For this early in the year the course is in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

First Round of the Year

After all the snow, I expected a cold wintery mess on the course. I found that Deer Creek drained very well and had no standing water or any patch of ice out there. Greens were very sticky, which made for very slow putts. Pace of play that day was terrible, but that was only that day. It has been better every time I go back. Clubhouse is not fancy and a little rundown, but for the price, this is a good/fair course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Walked

Good course for the price

With it being the first nice day of the year and all of the snow just melted, this was a fun round. The greens were rolling very slow. That was the worst part about it. Most of the holes were pretty straight forward. This course is very forgiving, not a lot of hazards. There were a few holes that actually did test your skills, where if you didn't hit the fairway you had to lay it up. I will definitely play this course again when the warmer weather has been around for a while. All in all, I can't complain for $15 to walk 18!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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