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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7050 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.6

Quail Creek Golf Club is tied for being the most difficult public course in the St. Louis area. Designed by Hale Irwin, the course is laid across rolling hills laced with meandering streams. The layout requires accuracy with narrow fairways and hard-to-read greens. Water hazards come into play frequently as do trees and bunkers. It is a formidable test for any skill level. Most of the holes have a risk-reward element, making the course more accessible by placing an emphasis on strategy over strength. One of the most memorable holes is the par-5 ninth. It will favor golfers who successfully cut the corner, making it possible to reach the green in two. This tricky hole demands accurate mid-iron play. Quail Creek Golf Club finishes with an interesting par 4 that has water along the left side of both the fairway and green.

Course Details

Year Built 1985
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Hale Irwin (1985) Gary Kern (1985)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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1.9
393 Reviews (393)
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Reviews 115
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Missouri Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Improving but still not very good

The course is under relatively new management, and while improving, the place is still pretty substandard. We paid $38 but I would not shell out any more than that during the week. I will say that the workers there were friendly and doing their best from a service point of view.

The front nine is still bad. The teeing grounds, numerous fairways and the rough were in rundown shape. The greens were actually decent but had SO many unrepaired ball marks it was rare to have a putt that did not have a big divot in the way. Lastly, the cart paths are still crumbling with broken asphalt everywhere.

Conditions were better on the back nine but nothing special. The couple bunkers we hit into barely had any sand or were rock hard. A few more holes coming in were interesting. The 10th and 11th are a fun start to the back nine, while 16 is a fun downhill par 3.

We got lost getting to a few holes, so a few extra directional signs would have been helpful. In addition, it looked like at least two high schools girls teams were practicing and just jumped on the course ahead of us without any warning. That was quite annoying!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Missouri Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Improving but still not great

The course is under relatively new management, and while improving, the place is still pretty substandard. We paid $38 but I would not shell out any more than that during the week. I will say that the workers there were friendly and doing their best from a service point of view.

The front nine is still bad. The teeing grounds, numerous fairways and the rough were in rundown shape. The greens were actually decent but had SO many unrepaired ball marks it was rare to have a putt that did not have a big divot in the way. Lastly, the cart paths are still crumbling with broken asphalt everywhere.

Conditions were better on the back nine but nothing special. The couple bunkers we hit into barely had any sand or were rock hard. A few more holes coming in were interesting. The 10th and 11th are a fun start to the back nine, while 16 is a fun downhill par 3.

We got lost getting to a few holes, so a few extra directional signs would have been helpful. In addition, it looked like at least two high schools girls teams were practicing and just jumped on the course ahead of us without any warning. That was quite annoying!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Course, Bad Staff

I like playing golf here. One time my experience was soured because they charged me more than the advertised price and the confirmation email. "It wasn't supposed to charge you regular price because it's a holiday." Fine, fix your website then.

I took off work for a particularly special occasion to golf next Monday. I've been looking forward to it for weeks. This morning I received a call--the high schoolers got rained out today, so I lost my great morning tee time. "I've got 100 high schoolers coming Monday." Well guess what? They should wait their turn. The news was not delivered with a "I'm sorry about this, sir" or "Here's a free round of golf on us for the unprofessional inconvenience." Nothing. Despicable, really. Reminds me of when I try to get a measly burger at a fast food place and the employees can't even get that right.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs Commitment

Fun and challenging layout overshadowed by neglected course. No yardage markers to be found on tee boxes or fairways…better have a range finder. Completely dried out tee boxes and fairways. Greens were decent, but unprepared ball marks everywhere (obv not the club’s fault). Cart paths will jar you around often, and signage to next holes would be nice in several areas. Pace was good; call in to the grill before the turn was smooth. Nice back deck for post-round. Paid $30 for Sunday Noon tee time. The course needs some commitment and investment. I wouldn’t go back unless it has rained quite a bit recently, and, I had a range finder.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Shut it down or Fix it

Whom ever owns the course, be it a private firm or STL COUNTY… PLEASE for the sake of South County adjacent homes and business, someone needs to take charge and either fix the disparity or develop more homes on the land. It’s no longer a golf course that deserves to be called a GOLF COURSE. Seriously folks, don’t waste your time if you want a nice track to play! Just saying….

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Stay away

Horrible ownership and customer service. Do yourself a favor and play somewhere else for an extra $10.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not as good as it once was

Needs some TLC.

it could some rehab. However it was fun.

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

Worth a look

This course is definitely worth playing when you get a lower rate. It pushes its value at the normal rate.

It was designed by Hale Irwin so that says a lot. However the course cart path needs work

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rude Staff

Was slightly behind due to some traffic issues to T Time and the rude staff where calling our group "the early boys" I don't care how late I am, I'm the customer, I paid the rate and no one was behind me waiting for our group to go. As to why they treated us like dirt I'm not sure but was dissatisfied with the level of service provided because traffic held us back a bit. Overall fair course to play on, but the disrespect to the customer was not appreciated. Also don't plan on driving your carts to your cars (since its the same parking lot) I quote "We don't drive carts to the cars anymore" Now what that means I have no clue its just down the lot let us grab all our stuff from there, never had to deal with this before, the attitudes were so poor even the man giving us the cart called us "The late boys" Again, I didn't pay for this attitude. Wouldn't recommend this course if you want to be a respected paying customer.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overbooked and refuse to refund

I booked and paid for 18 holes online. When I'm at hole 10 they told me I was not allowed to finish the rest of my game because they are over booked. Refused to refund and told me to contact GolfNow.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst management in the world

Play literally anywhere else in stl. Course is in decent shape but the managment/ownership needs a complete overhaul. Embarrassing someone like that runs a course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good outing day

We went off in the front 9 before a shotgun outing so no other group pushing us other than the Marshall coming around making sure we were playing within the pace. We were on a great pace on the back 9 until hole 15! The back nine had more doglegs than the front nine. But we enjoyed it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 168
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Save your money and time.

First time playing here and will be the last time. We were rushed out of the gate for no reason by the staff. The course is not maintained well at all. More than half the bunkers don’t have sand and the ones that do are rock hard. Between fighting to get a tee in the tee box and the cart paths beating me to death I was ready to call it quits after 9. Looking back, I should have. Save your money and time.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Do Not Waste Your Money! Owner Will Curse You Out.

Absolutely terrible experience! We were cursed out BY THE MANAGER! Started off as a terrible experience from the Marshalls that began the game. They also don't do rainchecks but make you keep your tee time when it's going to rain (basically begging for money).

The four of us still purchased 9 holes and It ended up pouring down rain. We respected the coursed rules in regards to the rain, and even picked up several items of trash along our way. After getting caught in the rain, we finished the last hole and drove our carts through the open gate to drop off our clubs. The MANAGER came out, screamed and cursed (every word imaginable) at us to come back. I said it's pouring rain and his response was "like you're going to get any wetter now?!" As he proceeded to call us every name in the book. So we dropped off the cart and walked in the pouring rain to our cars, while he continued to curse out the next group. I was shocked by the experience. There is a reason this course is rated low. Do not spend your money on a miserable owner like that.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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