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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)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 23
Narrow Fairways 22
Water Hazards 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Advanced Golfers 11
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 25
Convenient to the City 13
Worth the Drive 10

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

The WORST conditions in years!

I was embarrassed by the conditions. No grass in the fairways, rough had very little grass and mor crabgrass, and the greens had oil streaks from the mowers.

I wanted to treat a friend to a nice round of golf. Quail Creek is NOT the place to bring anybody as it was terrible.

I spoke to the people at the desk about the conditions. Their response was - If we don't get people at full price we cannot put money back into the course. I will never play at Quail Creek again!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in bad shape

Besides the last four holes the course is in really bad shape. The fairways are mainly dirt and weeds.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/06/2014

Thank you for posting the review... It is a shame that one of the nicer courses in the area has gone to pot!

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Not good

Still a goat ranch. Fairways & tee boxes have no grass. I played here when it was a gem. It was a goat ranch & now unfortunately still is...

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

This course has a good layout

Enjoyed the round , course has several risk and reward shots. Tee boxes need some work and the fairways were thin as far as turf thickness go's, the greens were in great shape and quick. Over all 3 out of 5 stars.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great design, poor fairway condition

excellent design, love the updates being done to the course. the fairways and tee boxes were in very poor condition, but the greens were excellent.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Needed improvements being made

I've played this course many many times. The old owners were letting it get run down. The new owners now are turning it back into its original nice condition. You can tell they have been doing a lot of work on the course and it shows. Nice layout and challenging course. If you haven't played Quail Creek you should give it try.

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

Enjoyed the cheeper rate

Had a very nice day and a nice falicity . Will play again .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

I've played better

I've usually enjoyed playing this course, but yesterday was very frustrated with the greens. It may be because it's early in the season, but I felt they were too firm and not true. They didn't hold as well either. The other frustratiion was the extremely slow play due to a 4 some in front of us. Whyaern't there marshals on courses any more, not that ir would make much of a difference, so many golfers are not aware of letting others play through. When I've complained I get well I've talked to them and they say they are paling fast. If you see a group behind you waiting on every hole, "LET THEM PLAY THROUGH!!!!"

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Decent course, great location

We played in late Feb. Minus the greens, the course was completely brown, as with all others around here at this time. The browning and dryness of the rough made it play like the fiarway, which was advantageous for players of our skill. While not exactly parallel, many of the fairways were close to one another.

We enjoyed our round at a great pace, and could have played faster as there were not many people out.

The Club house is in great condition and the staff was really friendly. I think they could use a couple more hands, as the man tending the pro-shop desk was also the chef. He was extremely helpful though, and made it easy to order our food when we walked in at the turn.

I paid the golfnow Hot Deal rate, and I felt that I had paid the sufficient price for this course. As this course is in the metropolitan area I would imagine that it is far more busy during the normal season. Knowing that this would impact the pace of play, I'm not sure that I will often visit this course in the regular season. I would, however, recommend playing to anyone who asks specifically about this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great layout, well-maintained, and scenic to boot!

This very affordable course has become my favorite in the St.Louis area since playing it for the for the first time two months ago. The layout is both interesting and challenging, especially if played from either of the back tees. If you can hit straight drives you can avoid many of the built-in pitfalls of this well-planned course. I've learned how to stay out of trouble on the majority of the holes but am still trying to master the greens, which are well-kept and fast.
Clubhouse food is above average and the entire staff is attentive. You'll feel appreciated and will want to return.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

Quail Creek has some really interesting holes and you will use all the clubs in your bag. The greens were extremely fast which made putting a real challenge, nothing on the greens to hold the ball.
Many of the fairways are narrow so placement is important. Course had maintenance people working in mid-November which is something good to see.

The GolfNow Hot Deal made this course a great value. I may play here again as a result.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great approaches to greens!

For the fall/winter time of the year you can't expect the fairways to be pristine but the course has always been maintained good and conditions on the greens still gave for great opportunities. Some of the holes on the front AND back nine are really memorable layouts. You can tell the staff and maintenance team are staying up on and making upgrades to keep the course in great condition. For the hotdeal prices you can sometimes find on golfnow this is one of my favorite courses to play when its not busy!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Wish I Could Still Book Here

Quail is always a good play and is quite a challenge from the back tees.

I sincerely hope golfnow brings this one back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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