Well a lot of things have changed since I last reviewed 11 years ago. I now have way more time to…read moregolf and I love golfing here. It's reasonably priced. Its never busy but I don't golf in the afternoon or on the weekends. Plus the place is 20 miles past where Jesus lost his sandals, so it works for me . 18 holes, decently maintained, priced well, not overly crowded. Clubhouse people are nice. Cons: yardages are not marked, they have signs which should get you to the next hall but sometimes they're extremely confusing. Like I'm still confused on which green I'm hitting to when I'm going to the 9th and the 18th. You think after playing enough rounds I would figure it out , but it's just not marked, so dumbass Me can't figure that out.

I love locally and for a little out of the way place I absolutely love this course. Definitely…read morechallenging but cost is great and never crowded.

Came here with my husband and had a great time. There were good amount of people playing but we…read morewere all at the same pace. We came around 3:30 on a Monday so I'm sure depending on the day that could change. Nice golf carts here. The greens were in really good conditions compared to many places around. They could've been a little better, but I don't blame the course for things other golfers do or don't do. Great views and good parking lot as well.

It has been a few years since I've played the course. They have rearranged the hole numbers since…read morethe last time i played here. The course was in very good shape except the bunkers were pretty wet and packed down. The greens and fairways were nicely manicured and you can tell they are trying to keep this place maintained. I wish the kitchen were open the day we played (Friday late morning) since it would have been nice to get a burger or hotdog at the turn. Overall though, I enjoyed the day at Deer Park and was satisfied with the conditions.

We came on from Chicago area to try some Peoria golf courses. Loved the experience at this course…read more Longer course - and a great challenge. Definitely coming back

Very well taken care of golf course. The employees are just amazing and kind. And I am definitely…read moregoing to be there again.

Excellent golf course! The fairways and greens were in excellent condition. I only wish we lived…read morecloser. We will be back and we're looking forward to it!

Who knew? I might have to make the drive out to Mendota every time I golf. The course is cheap,…read morewell maintained, and an easy play. It is a picturesque backdrop with relatively open fairways. I was able to play the entire 18 and only lost a handful of balls, which is a major accomplishment for me! If you like golf and you live close to here you can't go wrong. My only complaint is that they didn't sell golf shirts. I was in the mood to buy a "Mendota Golf Club" shirt!

Buddy & I were hot to golf today. Everybody was busy…read more Called even though I knew they had a late morning outage scheduled for a fairly big group. Talked to Nate who had extreme kindness and said he would fit us in. We showed up a half hour earlier than scheduled hoping since we were there, we could get our round in , without disrupting the big group whose outing was scheduled. Like I said Nate is a great guy and coordinated with us and make sure there were no problems. We got to finish our round and didnt interfere with the big group coming in. I was so happy we got 18 in, I made sure our cart was super clean upon exiting. Nate is a gr8 guy. Oak Ridge is lucky to have a guy whose so good at customer service. Very pleasant and accommodating gentleman. Ive golfed there before and the course is well maintained, workers are pleasant, and friendly, had lunch there, food and bar service was great! Prices very reasonable. Love this place!

One of the more impressive golf courses in the Illinois Valley. Probably the prettiest I've seen so…read morefar here. Husband wanted to play 9 holes of golf and just walked in and paid. There was about a 20 min wait. It cost $26 for 9 holes. We drove around in a nice golf cart and enjoyed the greens. It is very well manicured and the staff are friendly. Two large bottles of water were $4 total. We looked at the lunch menu afterwards but I did not see any vegetarian or fish items, so we went elsewhere for lunch. The only thing I might have tried would be a salad but I was ravenous and lettuce was not gonna cut it. Overall a beautiful course and husband was happy. Happy husband=happy me.

Awesome GC in wonderful condition! We came from the Chicago area, it's worth the trip.read more

We absolutely love Timber Creek. The restaurant "Bogeys" is a wonderful setting inside and out. We…read morehave NEVER had a bad meal there and I honestly don't know how they do that with the menu diversity available. The bar and staff are great and we enjoy playing the course and sitting outside enjoying the beautiful sunsets, animals or other scenery.

Unfortunately it appears this course is permanently closed. Listing needs updated or removed…read more Entrance is chained off, phone number is disconnected.

Cool little golf course Was well maintained, greens in great…read moreshape but super tiny. Has some cool up hill shots, down hill shoots over water. I enjoyed it and makes you play super target golf. Fun and basic country golf like it.

We stayed for 2 nights before Christmas Eve. First of all the pros. Every staff member or server we…read moreinteracted with were exceptional. Check in was easy. There is a choice of 3 places to eat in the main lodge, although the café does close at 5 p.m. in the winter, which still leaves 2 choices available. But it's very nice to be able to park your car and leave it for the duration instead of braving winter weather. Sandwiches and burgers are pricey; the main dining room entrees for dinner are about what one would expect pricewise.* The atmosphere is very rustic and the public areas were beautifully decorated for the holidays which lent a very festive touch. The roaring fire in the Great Room is a huge hit with plenty of seating areas. The dining room fireplace is also beautiful. There were several jigsaw puzzles out on the tables, but the games that were advertised as being available were nowhere in sight. *On our first night in the main dining room my husband ordered the 1/2 duck. He loves duck. It was very over cooked and dry, so much so that he had to leave 1/2 of it since he couldn't even cut it. One should also be aware that dinners do not come with salads, which we are accustomed to. My bourbon pecan glazed salmon was out of this world good as was the chicken picatta the next night. The cons. As the website and brochures fully explain, this is an OLD hotel. And it shows signs of it's age. Public restrooms had lots of rust and just not the crispy clean I like to see in a stay away from home. The rooms were nice and the pillows were actually soft, but again, signs of aging are evident in the tub, vanity, etc. Shampoo and soap/shower gel are provided, but there aren't the usual amenities like plastic or even glass glasses. Just some Styrofoam coffee cups. We were able to ask for some plastic cups at the front desk. No makeup wipes, hand lotions, hair conditioner, etc. AND, the bathrooms in the rooms are not heated nor do they have bath fans to take away the steam. And as already stated, it's not crispy new and clean. I think of importance to note is that if someone in your party uses a walker or cane, or has trouble with balance, the areas that have the natural stone floors, although beautiful to look at, are extremely uneven and would be extra tricky. I know my elderly friends could not have navigated it without help. This includes the main lobby and an area near the Great Room and main dining room. We chose a special winter price that included two $15 vouchers towards breakfast, which ends at 10:30 a.m. I would much more appreciate a $15 voucher per day that could be used at any time of the day for food. Some people are not breakfast eaters. And others, like myself, have insomnia, so if you don't get to sleep until 4 a.m., it's a given that I'm not going to be ready to eat a breakfast by 10:30. What's the big deal? Food is food, and allowing a voucher to be used at the guest's desired time would be a much greater value. So we were not able to take advantage of essentially $30 of free food. We were truly looking forward to just a completely chill out afternoon, sitting by the fireplace to read or people watch, enjoying a glass of wine or coffee. Unfortunately the Great Room doesn't always live up to its "great" expectations. A group of approximately 25-30 people including MANY children took over one corner of the Great Room. The children (and parents) decided it was OK to let their children run ragged in the attached private space (which is blocked off on the front end stating it was a private event area) screaming and screeching their shoes, and running up and down the hallways. I even heard one of the moms say, "OK, let's go run again." So much for peace and quiet. I had a woman stop me in an adjacent hallway to tell me that we were raised to have respect when we were young, and children and young adults these days have none. She reported almost being run over on the stairs and had to step aside to let the naughty children continue running down the hall as parents remained oblivious. Other couples came to sit down for a minute, and after observing what was going on shook their heads and left. So much for peace and serenity. I did note the day before that a family had rented a private room for a get together, and that seems like it should be the norm if you truly want the rest of your guests to enjoy their time. A bit later when my husband made a trip to the restroom down the hallway, he overheard someone arguing with staff about a complaint received and being told "this was their Christmas." Well, it was everybody else's Christmas too. The children weren't at a gymnasium and it really soured our experience. If your children are taught that it's OK to behave that way, then they should have probably chosen a more kid-friendly venue where running and screaming is acceptable. Overall, would we go back? I'm not sure. I love rustic and I loved the cozy ambiance. But I also like sparkly clean.

Beautiful setting. The lodge is amazing and so very typical of the type built by the CCC in the…read more1930's. Enjoyed some delicious food in a cozy dining room. Bar room available as well. Then take a walk to burn off that comfort-food type meal!

Very nice golf course. I'm not a big golfer (only do a couple of outing each year). I was here…read morefor the St Jude Golf Outing and was really impressed with this place.

Good food with a beautiful golf course view and friendly people. Lunch and dinner daily with…read morebreakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Have been her a fair number of times - mostly for breakfast. Pretty tasty. Lots to choose from and…read morereasonable prices. Not to busy today so I guess I would expect some higher service level. Otherwise this is a 4 star place. ...and a beautiful setting - will need to actually golf here someday.