38% match
For Gold tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Deer Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Deer Creek Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deer Creek Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 17%Alignment 12%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
20
Average HCP
12.4
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Deer Creek Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Deer Creek Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@deercreekgolfcourse.com
Giving lessons at Deer Creek Golf Club? Get featured here.
Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
South Suburbs, 23520 Crawford Ave, University Park, IL 60484, USA
Course Description
Deer Creek Golf Club is a public golf facility located in University Park in the Chicago South Suburban area. The club features an 18‑hole championship course with bent grass greens, multiple water hazards, and numerous bunkers, along with a practice facility that includes driving ranges and short game areas. It offers tee times, memberships, instruction, events, and banquet services for weddings and other gatherings, catering to both casual golfers and hosting large outings. The club emphasizes hosting regional golf events and providing accessible golfing and hospitality in the Chicago south suburbs.
public golf course • golf outings • tee times • golf instruction • golf shop • banquets • weddings • gymkhana? • course photos • scorecard • memberships • driving range • short game practice • bent grass greens • lakefront courses? • illinois golf • chicago south suburbs • outings • events • golf course • championship golf • bent grass • sand bunkers • manicured greens • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Packard
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(259 reviews)
View on Google MapsDeer Creek Golf Club Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Deer Creek Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision repeatedly on short par fours where drive position dictates easy or tough approaches, amplifying bogey risks especially on the tougher back nine per its ratings.Player faces constant choices between safe tee play and aggressive positioning to avoid the high bogey rating traps.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725302 yards4848 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.2Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.5 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 453 | 264 | 130 | 306 | 315 | 388 | 142 | 276 | 2595 | 305 | 330 | 401 | 111 | 338 | 460 | 307 | 154 | 301 | 2707 | 5302 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725067 yards4633 metersCR 69.4Bogey 97.3Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.9 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 462 | 264 | 125 | 306 | 301 | 396 | 112 | 276 | 2492 | 305 | 307 | 401 | 99 | 281 | 420 | 307 | 154 | 301 | 2575 | 5067 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726001 yards5487 metersCR 74.6Bogey 105.2Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.4 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 482 | 355 | 135 | 382 | 315 | 488 | 142 | 337 | 2957 | 369 | 330 | 469 | 111 | 338 | 500 | 381 | 180 | 366 | 3044 | 6001 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deer Creek Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim17%
Trajectory13%
10 Week Flagship Program for Deer Creek Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deer Creek Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started60% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control31%
Visualization20%
64% match
For Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
65% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Aim24%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
Aim23%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision21%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy16%
Alignment11%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
38% match
For White tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
51% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
74% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim22%
Alignment13%
65% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
59% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
88% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Aim19%
Scoring14%
57% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
75% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision24%
Scoring15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
63% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Dispersion19%
64% match
For Green tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
71% match
For Green tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
71% match
For Green tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Dispersion9%
51% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Green tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
38% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
78% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started73% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
76% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Deer Creek Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Creek Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Deer Creek Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Deer Creek Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Deer Creek Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deer Creek Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5534 yards. The back tees extend to 6001.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Deer Creek Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Deer Creek Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6001.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Deer Creek Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Deer Creek Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6001.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Deer Creek Golf Club. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
48 Programs
0 km away
University Golf Club
University Park, IL
15 Programs
4.34 km away
Deer Creek Golf & Tennis RV Resort - Deer Creek
Davenport, Florida
14 Programs
4.68 km away
Golf Vista Golf Course - Golf Vista
Monee, Illinois
46 Programs
7.09 km away
Olympia Fields Country Club - South
Olympia Fields, IL
48 Programs
7.09 km away
Olympia Fields Country Club - North
Olympia Fields, Illinois
18 Programs
7.13 km away
Olympic Golf Club - Olympic
Miki, Hyogo
17 Programs
7.28 km away
Club de golf Stoneham - Ouest
Stoneham, Québec
15 Programs
7.28 km away
Obihiro Kokusai Country Club - West
Nakagawa, Hokkaido
16 Programs
7.28 km away
Kitsuregawa Country Club - West
Sakura, Tochigi
Same Architect
Courses by Larry Packard
Explore other courses designed by Larry Packard. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 6 Courses
Ridge
Hunt Valley Country Club
Phoenix, MD
Midland Trail Golf Club
Midland Trail Golf Club
Louisville, KY
Boots Randolph Golf Course - Lake Barkley State Park
Boots Randolph Gc - Lake Barkley State Park
Cadiz, KY
Cole Park Golf Club
Cole Park Golf Club
Ft. Campbell, KY
Western Lakes
Western Lakes
Pewaukee, WI
Glacier Wood Golf Club
Glacier Wood Golf Club
Iola, WI