Sugar Creek GC
A view from a tee at Sugar Creek Golf Course.
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3.8
731 Reviews (731)
5 Stars
289
4 Stars
226
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
68
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
79.3%
Recommend this course
594 out of 731 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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3.6
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
72.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 50 reviews
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Course Highlights
The creative and challenging layout consistently earns praise from golfers who enjoy its fun, varied holes throughout the round. Friendly staff and a welcoming owner add a personal touch that keeps regulars coming back.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6097 yards
Slope 120
Rating 69.0

Sugar Creek Golf Course offers some of the best scenery of any course in the St. Louis area. Golfers can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside from the course's elevated tees. The course opened in 1990 with several improvements made in the following years. The layout is a manageable length at just under 6,100 yards. It is player-friendly enough for beginners to approach with confidence but there are also challenges in store for more advanced players. Water only comes into play on one hole but there are stands of trees lining the narrow fairways. The golf course will generously reward accuracy and good strategy though it is not overly punishing if you are slightly errant. In addition to the course, Sugar Creek G.C. also boasts an expansive practice range with 35 hitting stations.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Kern (1990) Gary Kern (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.8
731 Reviews (731)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 10
Narrow Fairways 9
Thick Rough 7
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
Beginners 6
Locals 6
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Glad I come back

Haven't played in years, and thought it would close,, but it's much better than when I last played. Very challenging with small landing areas so don't get carried away. I will definitely come back. I give the grounds crew kudos for making the course very nice. It used to be very rocky. Now, the Bermuda & zoyia has grown in & it's in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Well kept Course

This course is in great shape,. I was impressed with how green the fairways and the greens were with the lack of rain we have . I will definitely play here again soon, this course is very doable for the beginner golfer. The price was great as well. Thanks Golfnow.com

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

sugar creek review

Course was overbooked. Slow play throughout the round. Had to skip 6 holes do to very slow play and poor golf marshall interaction with the slow players.
Apparently members of the club can do whatever they want, including 5 golf carts/9 players teeing off on the same hole every hole. Wont be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A fun course

Some narrow fairways made it a little challenging for my son who has only played for the last year. We definitely spent more in golf balls than green fees. But we had a great time and finished 18 in just under 4 hours. Staff, as well as those out golfing, were all very pleasant and helpful. We will be back; just loaded with a few extra balls :)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding.

Great round. The course was in excellent shape. Beautiful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad

Overall the course has its good spots and bad spots, but is a challenging and fun course to play, not to many flat holes so always a new challenge.

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

It's looking up

I played here before and it was terrible. It's a little nicer now, but the course needs a lot of work. Dusty tee boxes and really rough greens. I could see that they're trying to spruce it up. I'll go back in hopes it gets better.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overbooked

According to them everyone was on schedule, and yet there were 13 carts backed up in the first tee. Way overbooked due to greedy management. Extremely slow pace of play ruined an otherwise good course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Many good improvements

The new ownership has made lots of improvements in the last year. The greens are in better shape than they have been in the last two years.

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

Very improved

I have played here a few times a year for the last couple of years, and I think there has been a change in ownership. This year you can tell a difference from the club house to the greens. I will be playing here more often now.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Course is looking better and better

Things are starting to look good. Still in the process of fixing some bad areas but we have made some headway with improving course conditions. Some members have said the course is the best in over 20 years.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/24/2014

I have resigned and am no longer at Sugar Creek.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

Great course for the price. Had some longer drives in between holes and greens were a bit choppy in some holes. But overall a very fun course. Staff very friendly and nice facilities

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sugar creek

Course shows wear. Tee boxes not mowed. Cart paths badly need repair. Back nine plays better than front.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways Was Like Playing on Dirt & Back Greens Aerated

Didn't know the course was just aerated when I booked. Fairways (zoysia) was like playing off dirt. Counter person didn't inform me we had to make the turn before a ladies league started on the back 9. It was just expected my other player & I skip a hole. I paid my money too & didn't feel it was handled right. Can't recommend right now in shape course is in.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

New Course Superintendent

I am the new Golf Course Superintendent. Its been 2 months on the job and things are starting to improve. I agree with a lot of the reviews that the course was in horrible conditions. That's why I'm here. Its going to take a lot of work and time but improvements are bring made daily.
Aeration is complete, recovery has started but there is still a long way to go. I strive for success and will provide a golf course that you will want to play.
Those of you that said you will never play here again I'm asking you to give it 1 more shot. Currently greens are slow with raised heights to allow for seed germination. Give me 30 days and come back and play. Then write a review and let me know what you think. I bet your thoughts will change.

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

Beau vert

Compte tenu que c'était le début de la saison, les conditions étaient bonnes

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is very scenic

Fun course that is challenging. Once things turn green it will be even better.

Greens need a little work, but have improved a lot since mid March

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

this course is much improved since i last played there greens still nworkeed much

this course is much improved since i last played there greens still need much work

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

Course is in extremely poor shape. The greens have sand patches all over them and some were just re sodded. The re sodded ones still had a half inch gap in between the pices and where very wavy. Some of the white tee boxes were joind with there blue/black due to the white tee boxes under construction. I will never go back to this course!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Course is a mess

Weeds ever where, Tee boxes are dirt, fairways look like they haven't ever been cared for. Pretty much the worse course i have ever played. I will never return because the website makes it look amazing and it is a mess. Please buy a bag of weed and feed... seriously 30 dollars wouldn't pay more than 5!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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