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4.6
137 Reviews (137)
5 Stars
72
4 Stars
56
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
92.3%
Recommend this course
128 out of 137 reviews
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4.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.6
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 17 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6964 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.7
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Lick Creek Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1976
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Larry Packard (1976)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2022 #3)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #19)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Illinois (2022 #1)

Reviews

4.6
137 Reviews (137)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 16
Elevation Changes 10
Forced Carries 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 14
Locals 6
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lick Creek is a great course to play!

We had a great day of golf on a cloudy 65° day. Course was well kept and we enjoyed the whole day, despite our poor performance. Guy at the clubhouse was ok, he hardly smiled and barely spoke, but got us everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Who knew

Really nice course, and the condition was excellent. Carts are a bit slow and the guy behind the desk didn't like to be bothered to actually do his job, but the course was fantastic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Golf

The greens were fast and true. The course was in good condition but a few of the bunkers needed some work. Great golf and great value!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

very nice and great value

I had a great morning and didn't feel like I was being gouged for money.

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

Tough but fun Course from the tips

It was a pretty neat course. Some great views amd holes. I would however recommend playing from the white tees for your first time on the course before you learned. Playing from the blue tees was a little hard on my friend and I when we are between six and eight handicap. It was however enjoyable to play.I would however recommend playing from the white tees for your first time on the course before you learned. Playing from the blue tees was a little hard on me and my friend when we are between six and eight handicap. It was however enjoyable to play. I would definitely come back when I am back in the area. It was still a lot of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome Course

Had a fun time. Carts are slow. Greens were well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lick Creek

Very challenging course for any level of golfer. Quite a good value for this quality of. Course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

love to play the lick

as always the greens and bunkers were in great shape.#6 got me again.bring your A+ t ball on that one.I had a snowman.Oh,and the egg,bacon and cheese on wheat at the turn is the best.phone it in on 9 tee and its ready when u make the turn.SWEET!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

challenging course

Very challenging course. Several narrow fairways and blind shots. Lots of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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
Fair weather
Used cart

Lick is great value for money

Very challenging course with different tees for varying levels of skill. Greens were a little rough. You can tell the course gets some play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

MUCH IMPROVED

PLAYED THE COURSE 8 YEARS AGO AND IT IS SO MUCH NICER NOW. IMPROVEMENTS WERE WELL WORTH IT. GREENS IN EXCELLANT SHAPE.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Park District Course in Central IL

Great course for the price. Very challenging, and good condition for how much play this course gets. I would vote it's the best park district course in Central IL.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course, bad staff

This was my third time golfing at Lick Creek. The course has always been in decent-good condition and is exciting to play. The staff (especially the ones behind the counter) have been very unfriendly each time. They seem to have no interest in providing any type of customer service other than collecting your money. I would definitely play this course more often if the staff was better.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good challenge for high handicapper

driving a premium,,otherwise you are pitching sideways big greens with lots of slope three putts not uncommon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Course is in excellent condition. Challenging holes with woodlands and elevation changes on front 9 and a few holes on the back. Back 9 is more open in places but length on holes and elevated greens makes up for the challenge. Good test for all skill levels. I had a chance to play with the Supt of Golf , Mr Steve Funk. He and his staff there do a great job, friendly, helpful, and welcoming to out of town visitors to the course. Thanks Steve !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging course; harassing staff

This course is great for a challenge and a change of pace. The topography of Lick Creek is different from many of the other courses in the central IL area. Unfortunately, my group was harassed by an overbearing staff member that took it upon himself to follow my foursome around the first 9-holes and criticize our pace of play. We had a group of five women in front of us, and instead of playing like a goon and driving the ball into the women, we decided not to ride them and took our time until they were clear. This will be the last time that I will play this course due to the overbearing staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

TOUGH COURSE

TOUGH COURSE WHICH IS MADE TOUGHER BY ALL THE WAITING YOU DO.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Grass Roots Golf

Great neighborhood muni. Fairway landing zones were a little beat up... looked like there may have been a big outing here over the weekend. The greens were smooth and deceivingly fast. Membership could do a better job of repairing their ball marks on the green. There were a number of holes were positioning off the tee was very important. If you are in the trees looking for your ball watch out for poison ivy, it was everywhere.

Great course to walk.

Overall it was a great day. When it's 72* in July in this area, you find a course and tee it up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lick creek

Extremely busy course with many groups of 4 players. Played by myself and due to being caught behind slower groups in front of me it took 5 hrs to play the course. Otherwise a very nice and challenging course! Bring plenty of golf balls

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging tee shots and greens

Overall, a very engaging course in that it makes you think on many holes. Given that on about half a dozen holes, you can't see the green from the tee box, you'll need to play this course several times before you can enjoy what the designer intended. The greens have a great deal of break and pin placement possibilities that keep each visit interesting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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