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Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6964 yards
Slope 126
Rating 73.4

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 11/2019.

Course Details

Year Built 1973
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Dave Potter

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.6
105 Reviews (105)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 18
Plays Long 16
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 17
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
9-Hole Rounds 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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Previously Played

Deer Run

Rough is way too long had trouble finding any ball hit off fairway and that also made round long and exhausting. Course needs better upkeep and it would be ok for the $

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

the back nine is a challange

A good course with some challenging holes. The green speed seemed average and were in good shape. There were many dandelion seed blossems in the rough which made it finding the ball difficult at times.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Long course that keeps you striking the ball!

Really loved the layout and the long ball challenge. You have to bring your power driver and 3 wood with you if you want to score well. Love the challenging layout and friendly staff. I will back!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Longer than most

We chose this course because of the "hot-deal" that was available on-line. The course is very nice for the money. Length from the white tees was a healthy 6600 yards. Course layout offered plenty of hazards and trees to get in trouble if your not hitting it straight. Greens were in great shape, but a tad slower than most, but nice. Fairways and tee-boxes in average condition, and probably the most noticeable sacrifice versus a high quality course. A great place to play when you need an alternative to your regular course and don't want to spend a lot.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value

The course was in its best shape I have seen in years. Staff is very friendly and the beer is cheap and cold! Deer FUN we call this place

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Country course.

Nice country course at a great price. Fairways and greens were in great condition and the greens are on the quick side which I really like. This is my second time at this course this year. At this price I will be back again. Great value for the money. Depending on the tee's that you use the course will play from 5700 yards to 7000 yards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Casual 9 holes - lots of fun

After a long road trip, we wanted to play 9 holes to unwind. Walked on, grabbed some drinks and had an enjoyable experience. Very scenic, not too hard, easy going golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was very nice

Everyone was very nice the greens were very fast super plush. A very nice pro shop an bar new golf carts it was a challenging course for the money I recommend playing it your next round out. An it was right off the highway so simple to get to.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best it's looked in a long time!

I play here several times a year. They really have things looking great. Nicely manicured, greens are rolling great. As the previous review stated, if you have been disappointed in the past few years, try it again!!! The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent!!!

Using golfnow.com has allowed me to golf more than ever with the prices. I enjoy using the website due to the fact I can try new courses for a cheaper price.

On to Deer Run. It was a great course, very well maintained. The back 9 is very long which is always fun. I loved this course. Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather

Staff was very nice

They had an outing run late, so our tee time was pushed back some. The staff way very nice though and we got some complimentary range balls and a free green fee for another round. Course was a little wet, but it was fun. A longer course too, which I enjoy

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

This course has improved

I was on a league at Deer Run a few years ago. I have to say that the course conditions, clubhouse and equipment have improved immensely. Forget what you remember about the course and head back to Deer Run. You won't be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good challenge

Played on a Sunday afternoon as a twosome. No waiting. Moved right along. Staff is friendly and helpful

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

I like this course and will totally come back. The back 9 especially is fun and has challenges.

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

Great course for the $

The golf shop and staff were extremely friendly, thank you Toni. The course was in good condition, no complaints at all. Nice big greens. Highly recommend if you want to get a quick 18 in with some friends and family.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good course great time

Good course and friendly staff. Was wet but still a great experience. Good bang for the buck

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would have to pay me to play here again

This course was terrible mostly because of the quantity and lack of class of other players on the course. I heard yelling during my backswing and had my ball stolen out of my own fairway twice.

Additionally - the course is in awful condition. Most of the cups were not fully cut. The fairways were pure mud. The rough was way too long.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Rough was extremely long

Have played here before and was never impressed, but the course has actually gone downhill vs last time I played here. Rough was extremely long which made it very difficult to find your ball if you weren't in the middle of the fairway. The 2 best things about the round were:
- saw 6 deer run across the fairway into nearby woods
- had the course to ourselves, which made for a nice leisurely round. sad thing though... a beautiful Fri afternoon and nobody playing here. Maybe they all knew about the condition of the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Average weather

Swamp

This course shouldn't have been open. There was a LOT of casual water, every shot was plugged. Driving range wasn't open, all greens were airated. We played the first day the course was open, owner admitted that the course was closed the day before our round, but she couldn't close our day because it "would kill them." Links course in the middle of a corn field. Go play somewhere with a higher elevation in early season.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Depends on when you play

This could be a really nice course but I don't think they have enough employees to keep it up to snuff. I play here quite a bit. Sometimes the course is in great shape, other times the greens seem like they haven't been moved in a week and the fairways and rough need some work. Other times, all is good. Granted, Iast time I played was mid-October and there were so many leaves you almost couldn't play. The lady in the club house needs to work on her PR. Rude is a strong word but makes you feel like you are simply in the way.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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