Deer Creek Course
Deerfield Beach, FL, USA




Deer Creek, nestled in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is a course imbued with the classic ideals of Florida golf – a challenging yet accessible layout where the vibrant social fabric of the club is as significant as the scorecard. Designed in the early 1970s, its design favors the player who can work the ball, navigate doglegs, and strategically approach the greens. It's a thinking man's course, not a brute-force test of power. While the architecture isn't attributed to a name that echoes through golf history, Deer Creek maintains a traditional, parkland feel, marked by mature trees and strategically placed water hazards. The terrain is relatively flat, typical of South Florida, yet the design incorporates subtle undulations that demand careful club selection and an understanding of the breaks on the green. Deer Creek has long been a popular haven for local players in the South Florida golfing community. While it doesn't often appear on national radars, it is locally known for being the home of several club championships and member invitationals. It is here that a vibrant and welcoming membership have spent decades in each others’ company.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
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Best in USA
Unranked
Best in FL
Public: #91
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Deer Creek has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 11 explicit golfer ratings.
Deer Creek was designed by Arthur Hills.
Yes. Deer Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Deer Creek is 72.
Deer Creek plays 7,050 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Deer Creek is 139.