Turtle Run Golf Club
About
Turtle Run Golf Club in Danville, Ill. is known throughout central Illinois for its beautifully maintained conditions, due in no small part to the hardworking grounds crew. The course offers four different tee lengths from Snapper, the longest at 6,771 yards, to the shortest at 5,260 yards, the Tortoise. In keeping with the theme, the other two tees are called Boxer and Softshell. The varying tees allow players of all skill levels to enjoy a challenging but fair game. The interesting mix of holes will have you using every club in your bag. Creeks and streams meander through Turtle Run Golf Club, coming into play on several holes. Mature trees frame the greens, which already demand accuracy to navigate the strategically placed bunkers. In addition to the golf course, there is a practice facility with a driving range and putting and chipping areas to work on your short game.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Snapper | 72 | 6771 yards | 72.1 | 127 |
Boxer | 72 | 6541 yards | 71.0 | 125 |
Softshell | 72 | 5723 yards | 68.8 | 119 |
Tortoise (W) | 73 | 5260 yards | 71.9 | 121 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Snapper M: 72.1/127 | 402 | 512 | 372 | 195 | 353 | 511 | 433 | 213 | 402 | 3393 | 420 | 519 | 376 | 181 | 351 | 521 | 396 | 208 | 406 | 3378 | 6771 |
Boxer M: 71.0/125 | 392 | 497 | 363 | 179 | 340 | 498 | 421 | 199 | 387 | 3276 | 406 | 507 | 366 | 166 | 342 | 508 | 387 | 187 | 396 | 3265 | 6541 |
Combo M: 68.9/121 | 350 | 445 | 363 | 179 | 320 | 460 | 372 | 165 | 324 | 2978 | 342 | 507 | 366 | 140 | 342 | 462 | 387 | 160 | 351 | 3057 | 6035 |
Softshell M: 68.8/119 W: 72.5/123 | 372 | 445 | 315 | 130 | 282 | 460 | 372 | 165 | 324 | 2865 | 342 | 476 | 310 | 140 | 292 | 462 | 325 | 160 | 351 | 2858 | 5723 |
Tortoise M: 65.4/113 W: 71.9/121 | 338 | 413 | 307 | 125 | 257 | 413 | 362 | 141 | 314 | 2670 | 291 | 435 | 285 | 100 | 286 | 417 | 320 | 131 | 325 | 2590 | 5260 |
Handicap | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 4 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 3 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 |
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Pleasant round after storm
It's my first experience with this course. Got an unbelievable hot deal from golfnow.com I drove 40min from Champaign only counght in a thunderstorm. The staff was so thoughtfully loaded my set on cart and covered it with rain shield. Have to wait for the storm die in the bar I can oberserve the radar reflection on TV. There was glaring lightning and loud thunder followed. Thanks to the bar my life could have been saved!
When the rain finally faded away I flied my first tee. The fair way is just wide enough to hold my ball with a fade. I found no yardage post like in other courses, so with my P wedge I manuvouered the ball to front of the green. The green was not slowed by the rain. My chipping just leave the ball far back. The putting missed to the low side and a knock in gave me a bogie starting hole.
The following holes I had to negotiate with a secluded creek and scenic water pond. Then the sun broke the cloud when I noticed that every tee box were dedicated with bunch of flowers and a bench provided for rest. In a height of terrain I could please my eyes with several fair ways guarded by tall trees and bushes. Birds song were audible all the time while species of wild animal were in sight from time to time. Air was fresh with faint taste of grass and flower. I definitely visioned turtles sun bathing in the creek cutting through 10th fairway. Having sensed my nearing the bigger one poped head to my way while the young slipping into water.
The round was soon running to the end before I had sunk my only birdie far from the 13th fringe. I lost my direction on the 18th box facing wide terrain. The red flag I drove to was later proved the driving range indicator. I had to fly some tall trees to find fairway. An over calculated club sent the ball back of the green. The double bogie was the best I could close my game.
In conclusion I rated the course 4 star for its lovely course layout, beautiful scenic, rich wild life, friendly but speed green and nice staff. In my point of view, Just more legible marking on yardage and direction would upgrade the course to 5 star.
Centainly an unforgettable golf experience, I will recommend to friends and come back to play again.
Great course
Really enjoy playing turtle. A little pricey compared to courses closer to home but it was in great condition.
Pace: just fine. 4some let our 2some play thru... thank you!
Conditions: tees were cut and flat, fairways were good, bunkers were raked and greens ran great. Gentleman in the pro shop said they were doing their best with all the rain they had, but the course seemed fine to me.
Staff: very friendly.
Value: great deal. Wouldn't even bother with those discount sites.
Layout: course has some elevation and movement. A few blind tee shots.
Enjoyed my afternoon. Would play again and do recommend.
Nice course and a great value
The course is set on a great site. It is surrounded by mature trees with rolling hills and a creek that comes into play on many holes. From a visual stand point, 3 of the 4 par 3s are striking with #13 being the standout: An elevated green set on the edge of a steep cliff running down to the creek.
For an advanced player, the course is not very challenging. While the greens are undulating, the area around the green is quite flat and you can miss the green by 10 yards and be left with a straight forward chip. On most holes there is not a premium on hitting the fairway and many doglegs can be cut with minimal risk.
For the price point, this is a great course. It was in wonderful condition (the front 9 was immaculate) and playing it feels like a pleasant walk in.a park.
Top notch facility.
I have been playing this coarse for a number of years and have always had a great experience and the staff has been friendly and polite. The coarse has always been in great condition. The greens are always well taken care of. They have especially done an excellent job this year because of the covid-19 . I live an hour away from the coarse and always come back to this coarse even though I could go to other golf coarses that are closer to me . Thanks for the experience and your courtesy..
Turtle Run Fun
First impressions are everything to me.....Professional Stafff, outstanding course, excellent course conditions.....thank you turtle run for a great golf experience!!!!
Fall Ball
Fall weather and the course was in excellent condition. They do a great job keeping everything the way you would expect.
Got a good deal with Golf now
Course was in great shape and with deal from golf now made it even
More enjoyable
Incredible value
Absolutely fantastic day. Curse as always in immaculate condition. Perfect fairways,very playable rough and very true putting greens.. Also very well manicured sand traps. As always, great experience.
Turtle Run
Course is in excellent shape. Greens are smooth and fast. Tricky breaks.
A fun day
Turtle Run Golf Club is in good shape; especially the greens and the surrounds. Water is in play on 9 of the holes, but is manageable with a little care and thought. The course has a nice variety of holes with the Par 3's very challenging.
I would recommend the course at any time of the year as I play the course frequently.
4.254 Stars
Thanks for being on GOLFNOW or I would have never found you! Lovely course with great putting greens! Great staff!
4.224 stars
Greens were great! Sank several putts and shot a 69. Long par 3s. Several beautiful holes!
Wonderful young staff!
Excellant
Been playing here for years and is in the best shape ive ever seen it. Course came under new ownership in the last 3-4 years and they have been excellant. Would recommend playing.
Great course
Always have a great round at Turtle Run,one of my favorite courses.
Great place to pkay
Thus course had an interesting layout and each hole was unique. Lots of elevation changes for central Illinois.
This course is the best maintained in town. Greens are always in excellent condition. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.