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4.3
167 Reviews (167)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
88.5%
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146 out of 167 reviews
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4.4
5 Reviews (5)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.9%
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29 out of 33 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7101 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.6

Situated on the Cuneo Estate in Vernon Hills, White Deer Run Golf Club has a beautiful landscape dotted with sparkling lakes. The rolling terrain provides plenty of elevation changes, meaning there are some uneven lies and the occasional blind shot in store for you. There are not many trees but numerous bunkers lurk beside the greens and, of course, water is a pretty prominent presence throughout the golf course. Due to the plentiful and strategically placed hazards, the course puts a premium on accuracy. The layout is challenging but fair and it is also player friendly enough for beginners, offering ample room off of the tees. White Deer Run Golf Club's design contributes greatly to the course's playability, but that is also partly due to the immaculately manicured fairways and fast, well conditioned greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season May - October 1st

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.3
167 Reviews (167)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 20
Water Hazards 14
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Entertaining Clients 9
Locals 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

the best gps for golfer everything about the course was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter Issues

Starter was weak. Appeared confused. Sent 2 twosomes out in front of our group without matching them up. Play was slow and no sign of ranger. Course was in very good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GREAT COURSE

COURSE WAS IN GREAT CONDITION ,FRONT SIDE GREENS SANDY STILL ROLLED GOOD . NO PERSON CLEANED CLUBS AFTER ROUND

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great pace of play!

I played at 1:30p on a Sunday, was completed in 4 hours flat. The starter was friendly and the course was maintained in great condition. My only issue was at times the Gold tees appeared to be at the championship tees! This made the course extremely challenging. I was happy to get out with a score in the 80s. And the greens were soft yet quick which was a treat considering the wacky weather and my recent rounds playing higher end courses that either player like sidewalks or were overly slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Always a great time at WDR

WDR is a wonderful course, there are some very fun and challenging holes and then there is hole no. 9 which is a terrible hole. Overall I enjoy playing there and due to it's proximity it remains a staple in my rotation. The course was in very good shape, greens were fast and rolled true. The bunkers, however, are as a whole in bad shape...most of the greenside bunkers were ok but many fairway and some just off the green were basically gravel, yes the consistancy of the sand was that of gravel with small rocks throughout and in one fw bunker I was in there was many large rocks that would've damaged even a Ping club. The staff in the shop and at the range are always great and very friendly which was no different today.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, well maintained.

Nice course. Pace of play was good. Not a lot of golfers on a beautiful day, might indicate that the fees are pricey. Course was in good shape. Greens well maintained. Rough was long off the greens making missed approach shots a real penalty. Paid $69 on a Sunday with Golf Now, normally $89. Price is in-line with similar maintained courses in Chicago, however course was pretty empty that day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

If you love your driver, this is the course for you!

They are not lying when they say the course is long. Your driver is your friend on this course along with the friendly fairways. The greens are red hot and play true. This is definitely a course you need to experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Believe the hype

Had this course recommended to me by several folks that know the north side courses well. Definitely lived up to expectations with a slope of 140 from the blues. Lots of bunkering and tough green complexes ... was challenged on every shot. Tough greens (and even tougher pin placements) so every facet of your game will be tested.

Had a blast, will definitely play again soon

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

The course is in great shape and the new carts with color GPS is nice. I play here a lot and it never disappoints!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Good layout. I like a course where each hole gives you a different look.

The weather forecast scared everyone away and I only saw 2-twosomes and 1 single on the course which allowed me to play 18 holes in 2 hours, 40 minutes. The course is very well maintained and the greens were firm and fast which surprised me considering the amount of rain we have received. The staff was very friendly and helpful. This is a course I will take my friends to when they come to town for a visit.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice track, housing does not detract.

The conditions were very good, especially for April after all of the rain. Course seemed to drain exceptionally well. Greens were very fast and fairways were excellent.

I like the layout, visually interesting, fun to bet on, because there is enough trouble to get you into trouble or make you feel good if you avoid it, without being unfair.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautifully green

This was a great afternoon with only a strong wind making things more difficult. I will definitely be going back when summer leaves out the trees to just add more beauty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Need more rakes in traps!

Good course - need more rakes out in traps some had none at all.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Sand traps not all prepared, overall course is superb. Very early still

It is early in the season and it rained heavily on Vernon Hills and the whole area lately. Considering this, I was very impressed by the overall condition of the course. Although a bit wet, the fairways were very clean and the grass well cut. Most sand traps were not turned so the ball sat on top of hard sand like a beach beaten by waves. It should soon be corrected.
The greens were in excellent condition, hard, fast with surfaces free of bumps and holes.
I will return soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A Top 5 course in northern Illionois. Great risk reward layout.

Beautiful greens, fairways, and practice facilities. Get there early to enjoy the large putting green and grab a bite from the top notch resturaunt, snack shop, or bar. Great Par 3's. Study the scorecard for your best round. Bite off as much as you can chew on the 18th tee shot. Great facility, well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has great features

This course has great features This course has great features

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

The course was not ready to be opened

Green and tees were never touched, on the greens and tees over 4 month old goose waste were all over to the point we gave up putting. on the tees we had to look for spot to tee off without stepping on it. Sand trap were never touched also, there were big holes and garbage all over. The whole course were covered with old and new goose waste. All the restrooms were lock up. When I complained to the staff on duty, he showed no care. I want my money back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

rude ranger

this rude dude has been hurrying us up starting from the 9th hole up to the 11th hole, overall we finished the round in 4 1/2 hours. Also the group behind us in the 10th hole hit prematurely while we are still in the 10th fairway and this ranger was still there and he did not prevent them from doing so, overall the other members of the golfing staff are nice and the course is great considering the time of the year we played except for this RANGER GUY

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens in perfect super fast shape!

Greens are maintained at top shelf level roll like a pool table hold well. fairways and tees are in excellent shape especially for this time of year!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Verified Purchaser

A great course

Went out there on a 45 degree day and went through in under 4 hours in one of the most enjoyable golf experiences I've had. Although the rough had been thoroughly cored and the greens recently aerated, it was all done is such a way that the course conditions were still incredibly enjoyable. The greens were still very flat and rolled very true (and fast). The fairways were in immaculate condition and the undulation of the course is enough to make you think but not outrageous. Different green shapes and sizes make each approach unique and the GPS in the gold carts is about the best I have used complete with hole flyovers and the ability to send your scorecard via email at the end of the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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