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

blueS:140R:73.7
whiteS:135R:71.7
yellowS:133R:70.8
redS:122R:66.2

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Hole 1 satellite
1001001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 9
386366356268

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.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 5
2Par 5
HCP 17
543519509487

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.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 13
389344334280

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.

Hole 4 satellite
1001504PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 15
174140129113

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.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 3
410394384300

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.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 5
6Par 5
HCP 1
586533523359

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.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 5
385365355306

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.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502008PAR 3
8Par 3
HCP 11
225168158158

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.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 7
424410400397

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.

Hole 10 satellite
10010015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 8
364350338295

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.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 5
11Par 5
HCP 14
586533520450

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.

Hole 12 satellite
10015012PAR 3
12Par 3
HCP 16
162150138127

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.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 6
371350340315

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.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 4
406390374220

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.

Hole 15 satellite
10015015PAR 3
15Par 3
HCP 12
192180170149

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.

Hole 16 satellite
10010015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 10
427407387333

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.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 2
432420418350

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.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 18
502486475394

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

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par454345434364534434453672
HCP917131531511781416641210218
blue386543389174410586385225424352236458616237140619242743250234426964
white366519344140394533365168410323935053315035039018040742048632666505
yellow356509334129384523355158400314833852013834037417038741847531606308
red268487280113300359306158397266829545012731522014933335039426335301

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