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3.7
545 Reviews (545)
5 Stars
192
4 Stars
192
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
73.3%
Recommend this course
440 out of 545 reviews
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3.3
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.9
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
57.1%
Recommend this course
4 out of 7 reviews
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3.5
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
70.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly and accommodating staff consistently stand out as a highlight of the experience here. Well-maintained greens and narrow fairways make this course a rewarding challenge for golfers sharpening their short game.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 63
Length 3946 yards
Slope 92
Rating 59.0
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Salt Creek Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1956
Golf Season Year round
Architect Fred Lukens

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
545 Reviews (545)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 9
Beginners 9
Locals 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 8
Near the Airport 6

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Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Value

Found a Golfnow Hot Deal for $10 for 18 holes with cart so I couldn't pass it up. My wife and I played 18 holes in 2 hrs on a beautiful day. No one in front of us the whole round. The course is in much better shape than other times that I have played it. I would normally walk this course, but my wife likes to ride when we play 18 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Executive 9 for the price

A buddy and I paid 12 + convenience fee for 18 holes with cart. Its hard to beat a deal like this. I've played here a few times and it's a great course to practice your short game. Maybe 4 holes that require you to drive. The greens and fairway are well kept, just need to be racked. The course isn't particularly hard, but is always a good time.

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

Nice course. Fun.

These two courses, white and blue, were very nice and fun to play. Not too much water. Not too much sand. Not too long. I played all 18 and it was an enjoyable afternoon. I'll be back this summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Exec Course For The Price

Played on an overcast day and course was wide open. Greens were a pleasant surprise, in great shape for a muni. Staff could not be friendlier and more helpful. Thought course was an exceptional value. My wife loved the course and wants to replay regularly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

short course for a quick round

greens are in very good condition . Fairways are good , and a few holes were water can come into play .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Paid $16, Worth Maybe $8

Tee Time: 4:06 on a Thursday ($16). Second time playing the Executive Blues at Salt Creek. Normally, I play the Executive Whites with a few of my co-workers every couple Thursdays. This time we were forced to play the Blues because of a high school match on the Whites. Not a big deal - we were all happy to adjust. However, what is a big deal (and the staff should take note) are the very poor tee boxes, fairways, and bunkers. More than half of the tee boxes are 75% dirt and very hard. The only thing the Executive Blue course has going for it are its greens, which are soft and in good condition. I dislike playing here because its overpriced, boring, and not well maintained. Unfortunately Salt Creek is the closest "Par 3" course to our work, so it looks like I'm kind of stuck with it. If you decide to go into the clubhouse I recommend trying their wings.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course with difficult layout

This course is a nicely manicured, shorter course. I liked playing it, however I got lost a couple times finding the next tee box. The price was right, and I'll be back.

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

Springintogolf

Not bad but slow play for the day

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great short course

This course was great. One thing to know is that it is an executive course. I only took my driver out for one hole but could have used it 2 or 3 more times. Overall good experience with a good price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

Clean, fast paced and very friendly staff, greens are well maintained

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Smooth afternoon round

Well organized course, quick pace, friendly/knowledgeable starter all conditions lending to my return

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worst course I have ever played

I booked this course on golfnow because it was 3.5 stars. It claimed to be 18 holes but it is two separate 9 hole courses. The white course is played through power lines and if you hit good golf shots you have a 50/50 chance of hitting a power line. There is no cart path, the sand is like pavement and the entire course is awful. I wouldn't play here for free!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course is great for a quick round for golfers of all skills

The course is short but challenging due to small greens and well placed pin locations. Friendly accommodating staff and beverage cart girl add to a positive experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time was ok

Pretty strict on pace if someone is slow ahead of you be ready for cart guy to ask Your group to pick up pace. I understand it was a busy Sunday though. Other then that, good service and set up!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

bugs and nats and grass

If you like getting chewed on by mosquitoes and nats, you'll love Salt Creek. I don't think they ever spray at this place which is low lying and near the eponymous creek. Also, wear old shoes, as they don't seem to use a grass catcher and your cleats with be caked with mud and grass. The cart paths are not paved and they're messy.
The staff, however, is nice and they have a very nice club house with delicious food.
BRING LOTS OF BUG SPRAY!

Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Park District Course

I play this course quite regularly and it very enjoyable. The grounds are very nice, the entire staff is ultra friendly and helpful. The food is unbelievable, they have a different buffet menu everyday of the week, and the place is packed with non-golfers. They have a very nice patio for dining, and a very nice Friday night barbecue during the summer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Great Value For Inexperienced Golfer

The course is extremely short and is great practice for those golfers who lack experience. I don't believe the course has any par 5 holes, and I was able to drive the green on several of the par 4 holes. I am trying to get back into the game, and this course allowed me to work on my game for a very reasonable price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great deal!

For it being the end of year it was a lot fun. Had a good competitive round. Only complaint is that they gave up on the course conditions. The greens were littered with leaves. Tee boxes were in bad shape. But I understand that it's the end of year. Good value still.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/08/2015

Coupled with the Blue Course, Salt Creek is an inviting and at times a demanding short track. While not long, pin placements, decent greens, and intriguing traps and water hazards create a good challenge to the average golfer. A quick meal before or after the round at reasonable prices is available.

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