Lick Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Pekin, IL with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,964 yards, slope 140, rating 73.7), white (6,505 yards, slope 135, rating 71.7), yellow (6,308 yards, slope 133, rating 70.8), red (5,301 yards, slope 122, rating 66.2). The hardest hole is #6, a par 5 playing 359 yards from the first tee.
Lick Creek Golf Course
Pekin, IL
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a fairway that tightens as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the putting surface, demanding accuracy on the approach shot.

A long par 5 with a relatively open layout that allows for a methodical three-shot approach. The lack of severe hazards makes this the most forgiving hole on the course, though length remains the primary challenge.

A moderate par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage suggests, featuring a fairway with light bunkering. The green is the primary target, with hazards positioned to penalize shots that miss left or right.

A short par 3 with minimal hazards and a straightforward green complex. The reduced length from the forward tees makes this an accessible scoring opportunity despite the mid-range handicap.

Lick Creek's first signature hole—a demanding par 4 ranked as the second-most difficult on the course. Water or significant rough trouble lurks along the line of play, making both accuracy and distance essential.

The course's most challenging hole, a lengthy par 5 that plays as a genuine three-shot test even for accomplished players. Strategic hazards force difficult decisions on each successive shot down a narrow corridor.

A well-balanced par 4 with a clean fairway corridor that opens toward the green. The hole's moderate difficulty and reasonable length provide a respite before the back nine's tougher assignments.

A mid-length par 3 with a relatively exposed green and minimal surrounding trouble. The straightforward design makes this a birdie opportunity for players who find the center of the green.

A solid par 4 finishing the front nine with a fairway that narrows slightly on the approach. Water or out-of-bounds right presents the primary hazard, requiring controlled tee shots and precise second shots.

The back nine opens with a manageable par 4 on an elevated or relatively open piece of ground. Strategic bunkering near the green rewards accurate approach play while penalizing poor positioning off the tee.

A testing par 5 with a fairway that demands thoughtful positioning throughout the hole. Hazards are positioned to catch errant shots on multiple parts of the hole, making this a genuine three-shot test.

A short par 3 with an open green and minimal hazards surrounding the putting surface. This hole provides a brief mental and physical break before returning to the course's sterner tests.

A well-crafted par 4 with strategic bunkering that influences both tee shot placement and approach angle. The hole's moderate length is offset by precise green-side protection on the putting surface.

A brutally short par 4 in terms of handicap ranking, indicating hidden complexity in its design. Tight fairway corridors or strategic hazards punish poor execution despite the reduced yardage available.

A mid-length par 3 with a green that demands accuracy to a defined landing area. Bunkers or water likely guard portions of the green, creating a challenge that exceeds its modest yardage.

A substantial par 4 with a fairway that requires control off the tee to set up a manageable approach. Hazards positioned in the landing zone or near the green test both distance and direction.

The course's second-most difficult hole, a formidable par 4 that stands as a defining test of skill. A combination of length, narrow fairways, and strategic green-side hazards creates an unforgiving challenge.

The finishing par 5 provides a dramatic close to the round with significant hazards throughout the hole. The length and complexity demand three well-executed shots to reach the green, leaving the outcome in doubt until the final putt.
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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | |||
| blue | 386 | 543 | 389 | 174 | 410 | 586 | 385 | 225 | 424 | 3522 | 364 | 586 | 162 | 371 | 406 | 192 | 427 | 432 | 502 | 3442 | 6964 |
| white | 366 | 519 | 344 | 140 | 394 | 533 | 365 | 168 | 410 | 3239 | 350 | 533 | 150 | 350 | 390 | 180 | 407 | 420 | 486 | 3266 | 6505 |
| yellow | 356 | 509 | 334 | 129 | 384 | 523 | 355 | 158 | 400 | 3148 | 338 | 520 | 138 | 340 | 374 | 170 | 387 | 418 | 475 | 3160 | 6308 |
| red | 268 | 487 | 280 | 113 | 300 | 359 | 306 | 158 | 397 | 2668 | 295 | 450 | 127 | 315 | 220 | 149 | 333 | 350 | 394 | 2633 | 5301 |