Deer Creek Golf Club Clayton, Indiana
Deer Creek Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Clayton, Indiana, playing 6,713 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.8 and slope of 132.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,713 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 132 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Clayton, Indiana, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.6583, -86.4805 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,713 | 71 | 72.8 | 132 |
| White | 5,922 | 71 | 69.5 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,033 | 72 | 68.8 | 116 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.8/132 | 558 | 420 | 171 | 333 | 371 | 430 | 412 | 175 | 501 | 3371 | 440 | 193 | 421 | 520 | 195 | 553 | 210 | 400 | 410 | 3342 | 6713 |
| White 69.5/127 | 515 | 370 | 145 | 295 | 355 | 381 | 380 | 143 | 451 | 3035 | 380 | 155 | 395 | 490 | 149 | 500 | 160 | 333 | 325 | 2887 | 5922 |
| Gold 68.8/116 | 419 | 361 | 136 | 285 | 284 | 293 | 309 | 103 | 406 | 2596 | 305 | 117 | 311 | 431 | 112 | 395 | 157 | 294 | 315 | 2437 | 5033 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,713 yards, 72.8/132)
Course rating 1.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,922 yards, 69.5/127)
791 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,033 yards, 68.8/116)
1,680 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 558 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 171 yards. 136 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 9 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Deer Creek Golf Club?
Deer Creek Golf Club has a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 132 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 68.8 with a slope of 116.
How long is Deer Creek Golf Club?
From the back tees, Deer Creek Golf Club plays 6,713 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Deer Creek Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 420-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Deer Creek Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,713 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,033 yards).
Is Deer Creek Golf Club public or private?
Deer Creek Golf Club is a public golf course in Clayton, Indiana. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Deer Creek Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Oaktree Golf Course (Plainfield), Eagle Pines Golf Club, Heartland Crossing Golf Links (Camby), Winding River Golf Course (Indianapolis).
Is there a yardage book for Deer Creek Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Deer Creek Golf Club 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 Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Deer Creek Golf Club 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 Club 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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