Deer Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in University Park, IL with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: black (6,905 yards, slope 131, rating 73.5), blue (6,401 yards, slope 126, rating 71.2), white (6,001 yards, slope 122, rating 69.3), gold (5,302 yards, slope 114, rating 66.1). The hardest hole is #5, a par 4 playing 410 yards from the first tee.
Deer Creek Golf Club
University Park, IL
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the putting surface, demanding accuracy on the approach shot.

A reachable par 5 that plays relatively straight with room to work with off the tee. Water hazards left and bunkers right frame the landing areas, requiring thoughtful positioning for the second shot.

A demanding par 4 ranked as the second-hardest hole on the course, featuring an elevated green that demands a precise approach. Bunkers and rough terrain surround the target, making this a test of accuracy over distance.

A short par 3 with a straightforward design that belies the water hazard guarding the left side of the green. The compact nature of this hole rewards solid contact and course management.

The course's most difficult par 4, this hole plays long and demands two strong strikes to reach the green safely. Hazards frame both sides of the fairway, with additional trouble around the green adding to the challenge.

A compact par 4 where the fairway tightens in the landing zone, forcing precision off the tee. Bunkers and surrounding rough leave little margin for error on both the drive and approach.

A lengthy par 5 that doglegs through a narrowing corridor of play, with water and hazards penalizing errant shots throughout. The green sits well-protected, rewarding disciplined three-shot sequences.

A mid-length par 3 with a green surrounded by bunkers on multiple sides and water threatening the left. The elevated putting surface requires a confident strike to a relatively small target.

A well-balanced par 4 that offers some width off the tee before the fairway constricts near the green. Bunkers guard the approach, and water along the left side influences club selection and positioning.

A strong par 4 that plays uphill to a green framed by bunkers and water hazards. The elevation gain and protecting hazards make this a defining hole that demands both length and placement.

A generous par 4 with a wide fairway that allows for some breathing room off the tee. Greenside bunkers and light rough create a fair but consistent test of accuracy on the approach.

A strategic par 5 with water and bunkers influencing positioning throughout the hole. The fairway opens up for aggressive players while offering safe routes for those seeking a conservative approach.

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 3 features a relatively open green with minimal hazard protection. Its simplicity offers a welcome reprieve before the challenging closing stretch.

A straightforward par 4 with moderate length and a fairway that widens in the landing zone. Bunkers frame the green, requiring precision with the approach shot to secure par.

A long and demanding par 5 ranked fourth in difficulty, featuring water hazards and bunkers that penalize both wayward drives and ambitious second shots. The well-protected green demands a carefully executed final approach.

The second-hardest hole on the course, this par 4 plays exceptionally long and straight with hazards tightening around the landing areas. Bunkers and rough guard an elevated green that requires a precise stroke to reach safely.

A challenging par 3 with an island green surrounded by water on multiple sides, leaving no margin for error. The isolated putting surface and mid-range yardage create drama and tension on every swing.

A strong finishing par 4 that offers width off the tee before the fairway narrows toward the green. Bunkers and water right frame the approach, creating a memorable conclusion to the round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 15 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | |||
| black | 373 | 514 | 437 | 181 | 428 | 380 | 541 | 182 | 386 | 3422 | 423 | 370 | 541 | 155 | 385 | 556 | 443 | 208 | 402 | 3483 | 6905 |
| blue | 354 | 492 | 393 | 144 | 410 | 325 | 512 | 167 | 369 | 3166 | 403 | 350 | 476 | 132 | 351 | 535 | 423 | 186 | 379 | 3235 | 6401 |
| white | 321 | 482 | 355 | 135 | 382 | 315 | 488 | 142 | 337 | 2957 | 369 | 330 | 469 | 111 | 338 | 500 | 381 | 180 | 366 | 3044 | 6001 |
| gold | 321 | 453 | 264 | 130 | 306 | 315 | 388 | 142 | 276 | 2595 | 305 | 330 | 401 | 111 | 338 | 460 | 307 | 154 | 301 | 2707 | 5302 |