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4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6926 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.2

Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bentgrass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1997) Ed Seay (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Illinois (2016 #3)

Reviews

4.5
48 Reviews (48)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 13
Bunkers 12
Undulating Greens 9
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 11
Locals 8
A Weekend Splurge 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 8
Worth the Drive 8

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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

Jimbo

Great course with many challenges fair course if you hit the ball well. Several hard holes requiring accurate shots, but will reward you for keeping it play.

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

Well manicured

The course is in great shape. Lots of undulation both on the greens and fairway. Not a flat spot on the course. Greens are very fast compared to most courses in the area. More important to control your ball than hit it long.

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

Great course very challenging

We had a nice time at The Den. Only complaint that I have is that the old man behind the counter made as feel like cheapskates for using Golfnow. Hey, if you don't like people to use the deals, then don't put them on Golfnow. There was hardly anyone on the course, yet he would not allow my buddy and I to play as a 2some. He insisted that we had to be paired with the other 2some that bought the other spots on the tee time. Now, I understand that is a possibility for this deal, but when the course is emply why not just accomodate. With that said, the guys were great and we had fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the den at fox creek

This is a Arnold Palmer course.The course I just had the fairways plugged when I played and we have a lot of rain. usually this course is in pristine condition.it is a very challenging and attractive course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Den

Great course, staff was friendly, gps on the carts was helpful

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are in terrible shape

For this course being so darn expensive the greens are in terrible shape. Good thing I paid 20 instead of 60 or I be asking for a refund.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

??

Course was in great shape. Pulled in at 10:30 and parked in the front row. Course was never crowded. Played in less then 3.5 hrs. Very challenging course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat 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

nice course

Got a good deal on a great course. Greens in great shape and fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Must Play!

If you get a chance to play this course you will not be sorry.

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

Nice course

Staff was very friendly and helpful. I would recommend better food service and more variety.

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

This course is in outstanding condition

First time playing there, staff was very friendly and helpful. Course is in outstanding condition. Great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Wonderful Aternoon

After a great friendly check in process I was able to warm up on a terrific practice area and really good practice green.

The starter then paired me with two regulars of the course who were very compatible with me regarding age and skill rather than the threesome of strangers I was scheduled to play with. Very thoughtful and caring by the course personnel.

I highly recommend this course for its total experience and the caring and gracious staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best course in twin cities

One of best course in Bloomington - Normal area. The course has great fairways and fast greens. The signature par 3 across water all way are fun and challenging to play. Beware of the Fox trap (holes 5,6& 7) , if not careful they can put a sent in your score.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Jewel of Central Illinois

I've played a ton of golf courses in the area but I have just found my all-time favorite. If you're bragging about being a long hitter you will not do well. You will use every club in your bag because it's a shot-makers course. Sometimes you have to be 250 off the tee, sometimes only 165 to place yourself in the right position to score. Greens were a little beat up but the course is one of the best around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Deal

Received a 15$ tee time at 2 p.m. on the 27th. This course is a very difficult layout from any tee area. Greens are almost always 10.5 on the stimp. Which, in Central Illinois, is a nice change. Many blind shots and this course is one you would need to play several times to get a feel for some of the shots. Beautiful and worth at least a $50-$60 fee.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Den is a great course

This course is a shotmakers course. It is imperative to position yourself off the tee. What you think is a good drive can find trouble easily. There are not many level lies due to a lot of undulation in the fairways. The greens are large but you must be on the correct portion of the green to realistically make puts. The greens are smooth and probably the fastest in central Illinois.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was a good deal for the price.

Not one of my favorite courses, but for the price offered by GolfNow it was a deal not to be passed. The dry summer has made the rough hard and sparse. Sometimes too near the green.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

awesome course

great condition (only a little damp on the fairway in hole 17). great pace! finish it in 3.5 hours

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in great condition. Love this course

Great deal. Courses was beautiful & play was fast.

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

great layout, challaging greens

I have played this course a few times and love it, I have told my son about it and we had waited a couple years for the chance as we live 2 hours away. We were driving back from Kentucky and had driven 5hrs -1extra hour out of our way home and checked in only to find the front 9 with the signature holes that I told my son about was closed for arraiting. Nothing was mentioned on the Golf now site, the pro said next time he'll have to let golf now know. Would have played somewhere else had this been mentioned.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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