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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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2.2
393 Reviews (393)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice greens

The greens have been maintained well. Hot summers in prior years damaged the greens by this time of year. Overall the course conditions were better than in prior years in August. I enjoyed my round and will continue to play there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Hi u000001493527, we appreciate your review. Thank you for the comments about our improving conditions. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quail Creek was the top public course around 1990.

Quail Creek was the top public course around 1990. The layout is fantastic. Like many public courses, the greens fees are very attractive, but this doesn't allow them to invest in their course. The greens are watered and green. The rest of the course was very dry.

This was the first time I played the course in more than 25 years.

Either way, for $25 it was a fair price for the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Hi drewsantee, thanks for your review. We're sorry the conditions of the fairways and tee boxes weren't up to par during your round, but are glad to hear you found value in the price of your round. We hope you consider another round with us soon. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

Having played this course last year an again this year I think the conditions have improved considerably . The greens are in far better condition this year over last year at this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Hi retiredplayer, thanks for leaving your feedback about your round. We appreciate your comments about our improving conditions and hope to see you again sometime in the near future. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

CEO

Nice layout, sand bunker on 10 needs attention but pretty nice otherwise.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Hi u000008182989, thanks for the review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your round and hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

We like this course, it has been a good value, and a go-to course for us as a group. It has a challenging layout - not usually over crowded - great staff - - I am not sure what is happening but they are only watering their greens. Greens are in good shape - tee box and fairways are hard as rock - we probably won't play it again until it starts raining, or I call, they say that they are watering the course

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Hi u4146514, we appreciate your feedback about the course conditions and are sorry to hear they weren't up to par during your round. We hope you consider giving us another shot in the future. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad, but needs work

In Quail Creek defence, it was July when we played but the greens we're not well maintained and fairways dry.

One lake was disgusting because it was full of dead fish floating everywhere.

Course not really challenging but still okay to play. Fairways were wide mainly, few tight one's.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Hi alanramsey90, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear that your experience on the course wasn't up to par. We appreciate you giving us a shot.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quality time

It was nice course not in the best condition but played well

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Hi u8779452, thanks for the review! We hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Poor management

The course was is absolute horrible shape..I've played it more than 10 tines and the pace of play is marginal at BEST! The head pro there was a young kid and was absolute rude..teach him some customer service plzzz

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is looking better

The course looks better than it used to they are definitely bringing it back my only complaint was that the tee boxes were so hard that you needed a hammer to put your tee in.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Hi Tom7509031, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry that the conditions of the tee boxes weren't up to par during your round, but are glad to hear the feedback about the rest of the course. We hope you consider giving us another shot in the future. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Thanks for the review, u045641660!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Couldn't play. Course wouldn't refund.

A family emergency caused me to be unable to play. Because it was a "hot deal" and I pre-paid, the course refused to refund my greens fee and refused to provide me a credit to be used at another time.

I won't play there anymore. They could have been more understanding and accommodating.

Friendliness Poor
Response from on 07/27/2017:
We're very sorry for the complication and that we weren't able to better assist you. We understand that issues arise and often are more than happy to provide refunds and/or credits to our customers when unplanned events happen. Unfortunately, because you paid GolfNow directly for a Hot Deal time, we never collected any payment from you and therefore could not provide you with a refund. For refunds on Hot Deal times, you will need to contact GolfNow Golfer Cares directly. Their number is 800-752-9020. Thank you for your understanding, again, we apologize that we weren't better able to help.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of THE best layouts you'll find in a public course

Greens in good shape. Fairways n tees typical for late July. Current management working hard to bring it back with limited resources. Keep up the good work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/26/2017:
Hi u289498134, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate the positive feedback about our course conditions and hope to see you again soon. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

What Happened

As someone with a very intimate knowledge of this course, to say it has gone down hill is an understatement. 1) use your sprinklers...its a sitepro system and i know of its capabilities. 2) buy some sand, they are called SAND traps for a reason. 3) pre emergent is a beautiful thing when applied in spring. 4) water the greens when its hot, keeps those nasty hot spots off of them and doesnt turn the putting surface into a racetrack. 5) mulch is cheap, try spreading some and adding some aesthetics. 6) the folks in the pro shop could act like they like their job and actually show some enthusiasm! Course used to compete with tapawingo. Now closer to tower tee!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Decent Place

I went here on whim. They had a good hot now deal, and I had a Friday off and decided to come up and play. They course was not in the best shape as some of the fairways were absolute mud holes from the spring rains. They had some tee box issues as well (the grass was very spotty). The greens were decent and held the ball well. I played with 1 other guy, he was nice and we had a good time but the course overall could use a little TLC. I would come back but only because I got such a cheap rate with a cart. You cant hardly beat it for the price.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value!

We play this course several times throughout each year. The layout is interesting and fun, not overly challenging. The course is in good condition for this time of the year, although there are many dry areas on the course which is puzzling for the amount of rain the area has received. All in all a good value for the St. Louis area!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/08/2017:
Hi TopHacker, we're happy to hear you enjoyed Quail Creek! Thanks for your feedback about the dry areas on the course. Our staff is currently working to improve these conditions. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the course layout and are looking forward to your next round with us. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Round

It is amazing the shape this course is in for just being affected by the flood. The staff was friendly and even called the owner to see what it would cost me to play another 9 after I played 18. Some greens and tee boxes were a little beat up but understandable after the flood. I will go back and it was worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/07/2017:
Hi u610204106, we're happy to hear you enjoyed your round at Quail Creek! Thank you for your feedback about our course conditions and our staff. We hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The t boxes were in terrible shape , also many of the fairways hardly had any grass on them. sometimes hitting on dirt. this course has gone downhill badly. I will not return

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear the course conditions weren't up to par during your round, but are glad that you enjoyed the pace of play and friendless of our staff. We hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs help

I have always liked this layout, but this course needs help. The fairways are average at best, lots of thin/ tight spots. Greens rolled surprisingly well and that was the highlight. The bunkers were absolutely horrible......what sand was in them was tighly packed into a wet muddy, but firm mess. I realize they have had a fair amount of rain but it is obvious that the staff puts no work into the bunkers. A quick rake every morning would at least make them playable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Quail...

Been playing Quail for years. Good layout. Convenient for me and decent deals. This last round was brutal. Extremely slow play. No Marshals on a holiday. Somehow they allowed a five some two groups in front of us. By the time we got to where we could see, the group of 5 was walking off of 16 green and the next group in front of them was putting the flag in on 18. That's a par 5 and par 4(18) that were completely open. Not a rep of the course anywhere to be found. I can understand slow play on Memmorial Day, but a five some?? 5 1/2 hour round... Somehow there are pretty much no yardage markers left throughout the course. Full disclosure, this is a pet peeve of mine. All we are asking for is a painted piece of cement.

Needless to say, terribly disappointed and will not pay $39 and change to play there again.

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