Lick Creek Golf Course Pekin, Illinois
Lick Creek Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Pekin, Illinois, playing 6,964 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 140.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,964 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Pekin, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.5881, -89.6123 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,964 | 72 | 73.7 | 140 |
| White | 6,505 | 72 | 71.7 | 135 |
| Yellow | 6,308 | 72 | 70.8 | 133 |
| Red | 5,212 | 72 | 70.8 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 73.7/140 | 386 | 543 | 389 | 174 | 410 | 586 | 385 | 225 | 424 | 3522 | 364 | 586 | 162 | 371 | 406 | 192 | 427 | 432 | 502 | 3442 | 6964 |
| White 71.7/135 | 366 | 519 | 344 | 140 | 394 | 533 | 365 | 168 | 410 | 3239 | 350 | 533 | 150 | 350 | 390 | 180 | 407 | 420 | 486 | 3266 | 6505 |
| Yellow 70.8/133 | 356 | 509 | 334 | 129 | 384 | 523 | 355 | 158 | 400 | 3148 | 338 | 520 | 138 | 340 | 374 | 170 | 387 | 418 | 475 | 3160 | 6308 |
| Red 70.8/124 | 268 | 487 | 280 | 113 | 300 | 359 | 306 | 158 | 332 | 2603 | 295 | 450 | 127 | 315 | 220 | 125 | 333 | 350 | 394 | 2609 | 5212 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,964 yards, 73.7/140)
Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Yellow (6,308 yards, 70.8/133)
656 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,212 yards, 70.8/124)
1,752 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.2 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 162 yards. 127 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lick Creek Golf Course?
Lick Creek Golf Course has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.8 with a slope of 124.
How long is Lick Creek Golf Course?
From the back tees, Lick Creek Golf Course plays 6,964 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lick Creek Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 586-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lick Creek Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,964 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,212 yards).
Is Lick Creek Golf Course public or private?
Lick Creek Golf Course is a public golf course in Pekin, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Lick Creek Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Parkview Golf Course, Pekin Country Club (Pekin), Sunset Hills Golf Club (Pekin), Fon Du Lac Golf Course (East Peoria).
Is there a yardage book for Lick Creek Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lick 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 Lick Creek Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Lick 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 Lick 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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