Deer Creek Golf Course University Park, Illinois
Deer Creek Golf Course is a par-72 public course in University Park, Illinois, playing 5,965 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 75.2 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,965 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.2 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | University Park, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.4355, -87.6661 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,965 | 71 | 75.2 | 137 |
| White | 5,478 | 70 | 72.4 | 129 |
| Red | 4,769 | 70 | 67.7 | 122 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 75.2/137 | 500 | 209 | 298 | 169 | 383 | 357 | 405 | 471 | 194 | 2986 | 356 | 368 | 397 | 137 | 345 | 342 | 502 | 193 | 339 | 2979 | 5965 |
| White 72.4/129 | 487 | 187 | 273 | 144 | 354 | 305 | 385 | 448 | 174 | 2757 | 338 | 348 | 361 | 115 | 328 | 316 | 478 | 128 | 309 | 2721 | 5478 |
| Red 67.7/122 | 452 | 123 | 241 | 109 | 298 | 279 | 319 | 410 | 105 | 2336 | 325 | 298 | 316 | 102 | 311 | 296 | 422 | 96 | 267 | 2433 | 4769 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,965 yards, 75.2/137)
Course rating 4.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,478 yards, 72.4/129)
487 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,769 yards, 67.7/122)
1,196 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the card at 502 yards. 2 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 137 yards. 102 from the Red tees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Deer Creek Golf Course?
Deer Creek Golf Course has a course rating of 75.2 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 67.7 with a slope of 122.
How long is Deer Creek Golf Course?
From the back tees, Deer Creek Golf Course plays 5,965 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What tees should I play at Deer Creek Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,965 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,769 yards).
Is Deer Creek Golf Course public or private?
Deer Creek Golf Course is a public golf course in University Park, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Deer Creek Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Balmoral Woods Country Club (Crete), Lincoln Oaks Golf Course (Crete), Tuckaway Golf Course, Glenwoodie Golf Club (Glenwood).
Is there a yardage book for Deer Creek Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Deer Creek Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Deer Creek Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Deer Creek Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Deer Creek Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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