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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6887 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.2

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Fescue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jacobsen Hardy (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Oregon (2022 #11)

Reviews

4.9
6 Reviews (6)
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Reviews 103
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Idaho Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice course around Salem

When visiting Salem I wasn't sure where to try to play, but I was fortunate enough to get an invitation from someone I knew from online to play Creekside.

I very much enjoyed my round, the course was in good condition and the pace of play was terrific, we were around all 18 in 2 hours and 39 minutes (according to my shot tracking app).

Creekside has a few quirky holes and isn't the longest course in the world (by a long shot), but I found it to be fun and just challenging enough to keep me honest. I hit 15 greens in regulation and had 24 putts with no sand or penalties so, yeah, it wasn't an overwhelming challenge.

Having said that, I thought it was fun... from a completely blind tee shot on hole 16 (one of the pics included in the review) to a great "just for fun" shot on the par 3 17th where you can take a driver or wood (I used a 3w) and try to bounce a ball off the stone wall behind the hole on to the green. I tried it after hitting my real shot and didn't fair so well, but it was fun trying.

Again, there are a lot of different looks, for example, the par 4 second hole where 5i was almost too much off the tee and the par 4 10th, which looks a bit intimidating crossing the creek twice on your way to the green... but in reality, is pretty straight forward and the creek doesn't really come into play without a pretty bad shot.

All in all I really enjoyed my round at Creekside (especially since I got it in well under three hours. I'd certainly play it again is in the Salem area, but probably wouldn't travel there to play it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 335
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Good use of titular creek

When your course is called "Creekside," it had better deliver some holes beside a creek. This semi-private layout on the outskirts of Salem does, with holes that use the aforementioned hazard to influence play on several holes in several ways.

There are some pedestrian holes, and a couple awkward ones, but overall Creekside is fun to play, and GM Danny Moore runs a tight ship, having completely turned the club's fortunes around in his three-year tenure. Non-members can score select tee times, and don't be surprised if your experience as a visitor makes you think about membership.

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather

Hidden Jewel in Plain Sight

This is a challenging course which plays differently from each tee box due to the excellent layout done by Peter Jacobson. Well maintained greens along with great fairway drainage makes this course playable throughout the year. Several collegiate tournaments are held here along with US Open Qualifier last year due to the complexity but fairness of the course. Even though this is a private course it is worthwhile to call to see if a tee time is available when you are in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Gorgeous Championship Course

Creekside Golf is a real players course set in the beautiful Willamette Valley. Its in great shape despite the extremely wet winter with plenty of trees, creeks, bunkers and hills to challenge even the lowest handicap golfer. It is a private plus club with some public tee times daily. Enjoy a local brew from a wide selection on tap in the pub and a little shopping in the pro shop. There is even track man simulator and club fitter indoors and out on the range.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing day!

It's still considered the "off season" but Creekside is very well maintained and drains well. Most courses this time of year have an issue with plugging, but not Creekside. Great to see a private club allow the public in. I'll be back again and again very soon! The staff and establishment are first class all the way!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

I was excited to see this course on the App. This is normally a members only club. Have wanted to play this course for a while. Very well maintained and got it for a great deal. Can't wait to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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