Deer Creek Golf Course

Deer Creek Golf Course in University Park, Illinois has hosted Illinois Open Qualifying, PGA Professional Qualifying, and the Illinois Oldsmobile (Buick) Scramble Sectional — a tournament record that reflects the course's standing as a public venue worth knowing. Opened in 2003, the 18-hole layout is rated 3½ Stars by Golf Digest Magazine. The course is shaped by 7 lakes, 55 sand bunkers, and naturalized areas with wildflowers, giving each round a variety of hazards and visual contrast. Practice facilities include driving ranges, short game practice areas, and expert instruction. The clubhouse carries a full-service bar, a pro shop stocked with a full line of professional goods and services, a banquet room seating 150, and an outdoor pavilion seating up to 400. The Restaurant is known for broasted chicken, the Deer Creek buffet, homemade soups, chili, and pizza.