
Eagle Creek Course
Eagle Creek Golf Course

About this course
Eagle Creek Golf Course sits in Findlay, a small community in Shelby County in central Illinois. Designed by Ken Killian and opened in the mid-1990s, the course represents the work of a regional architect who built numerous layouts across the Midwest during that era. Killian's designs typically emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural terrain and water features available on a given property. The course takes its name from the creek that winds through the property, influencing several holes and adding both strategic interest and aesthetic character to the routing. Central Illinois terrain tends toward gently rolling farmland, and courses in this region often feature open landscapes with stands of mature trees, ponds, and modest elevation changes. Eagle Creek likely follows this pattern, with the creek itself serving as the primary natural hazard and design element. As a public facility in a rural Illinois setting, Eagle Creek serves local golfers and visitors traveling through the region. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length or severe hazards, consistent with Killian's approach to accessible design. Conditions and maintenance reflect the resources typical of smaller public courses in agricultural areas, where the focus remains on providing an honest round of golf in a quiet, unpretentious setting.
Quick facts
- Location
- Findlay, IL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1989
- Designer
- Ken Killian
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,924 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.5/132
FAQ
Common questions about Eagle Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Eagle Creek was designed by Ken Killian.
Yes. Eagle Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Eagle Creek is 72.
Eagle Creek plays 6,924 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Eagle Creek is 132.
Eagle Creek is a 18-hole course.




