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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 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Bumpy ride on a promising layout

There is no doubt that this course is well designed and has a great history. Cart paths created a very bumpy ride, fungus on a few greens led to some bumpy putting, fairway grass was weak in spots and lift and place was needed on many drives. With just a little maintenance, this course has lots of potential. Course employees were very courteous and helpful.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It’s $20-Ish dollars...

Is the course in rough shape? Yes..

Is it 20-Ish dollars? Yes..

what you pay for is what you get..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Not What It Use To Be

The course is obviously struggling. The property is owned by the county who isn’t putting money into it so I can see why the owner doesn’t want to invest his own funds in leased property. People need to call the county and ask them to designate some of our tax dollars into this property that offers outdoor activities to its community residents. The cart paths are in really bad shape and the fairways need seeding. The layout of the course is beautiful with elevated tees throughout the course and the greens are usually always in great shape. I e never known them to be fluffy so they afford a nice speed when putting. Quail Creek is actually a players course, in my opinion, with plenty of sand traps and water hazards. There’s no reason at this time of year not to have ball washers on each hole and iced cold water on designated holes. Offer a few golfers free golf, who would be willing to change out the water jugs, and then go play golf (a barter type system). I get the impression the Golfnow clients aren’t appreciate here. My Golfnow Passport starts June 2021 and I’m really excited to be getting lots of Golfnow Hot Deals and want to know my business is appreciated by courses who offer Golfnow Hotdeals, even though they aren’t making any money on Hotdeals. Ive introduced alot of golfers to Quail Creek over the years because I love having a local course. I remember the days when the course was filled with golfers. Our money supports this struggling local golf course so please play here as often as you can ... and bring a friend or two who love the challenge of tight fairways. I would also suggest being generous with your group and allowing them to bump up their ball as the fairways are noticeably thin right now. It makes for better shots and golf wasn’t meant to be played on dirt. Hit em staright!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible experience

To start off, the club house was very unfriendly and not a single staff had a mask on while inside the club house. Some guy named Brain seemed upset we had booked through golfnow.

The course was in terrible shape. Fairways were not in good shape and greens were in worse. The tee boxes were hard as concrete and was mostly dirt.

I would have to say this is one of the worst courses I’ve played in a very long time. Will not be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/27/2021

This is True what this reviewer has written. I myself have witnessed first hand when I booked with Golf now this Manager Brian is a Very confrontational and Rude Manager to Paying Golf now guests

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not good any more

This course has really deteriorated over the years. Once it was a proud course that boasted its design by Hale Erwin. Know the course is in shambles and so is some of the staff. As long as the price stays under 30 bucks it’s sort of worth it, but not really nice play anymore. Needs new management.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be a great cou se

Pretty rough course. Cart paths are terrible. Tee boxes aren’t much better. I love the layout. Could be a great course with some vastly needed improvements. Definitely challenging!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great layout, mediocre condition

I really enjoy playing this course even though I have only played the front 9 twice. You can see that the layout is really good with quality hole design, the condition just isn't where it needs to be. I really wish someone would buy this place and pump some money into it, it could be a real gem. I still recommend this course because of it design and tough tee shots. There is very good value at Quail Creek in my opinion.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout , poor conditions

The course layout is hard to beat and the staff were very friendly. However, the course conditions were terrible. The greens, fairways and tee boxes were very subpar.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/07/2021

Course is still in horrible shape.

Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Everything was great with one exception, no Budweiser or Bud Select ! C’mon, it’s St Louis MO

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Bummer

Greens were in good shape, tee boxes not so much. Bring a nail gun to get your tee in the ground. Fairways were not good either but its early in the year so its somewhat understandable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/07/2021

The condition of the course has not gotten any better.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Really only one thing wrong

This is a great course. Very challenging but if you make good shots it is manageable. The only problem is the greens are in pretty rough shape. I am bad enough on my own I don’t need divots in the green to add strokes to my game. But other than that it is a good course. I would play again and give it a 5 if the greens are repaired.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

So much potential - so little grass

After years of decline, this course needs a major renovation to return to its former prestige. Lot’s of challenging holes and nice scenery. Greens are very rough and require a lot of maintenance. Cart paths are deteriorating.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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