Better Weather. Better Golf.

I'm glad summer finally decided to show its face and tell the rain to *#$@ off for a bit. It makes the days seem longer and obviously more enjoyable. The weather also brought around the opportunity to fish and golf. Two things I enjoy- not everyone may feel the same, but to each their own.

With that being said, let me give you the rundown on the golf course we played yesterday.



Mill Creek Golf Club
I've found that golfers, not myself, are snobbish ass holes about the courses they play. Mill Creek isn't the best course I've played, and it has a few blind spots (hidden creeks, rough, sandtraps not viewable nor marked on the scorecard) that will make you want to snap a few of your clubs in half, but for $25.00 after 2 PM for the twilight rating is a steal. If you finish with a considerable amount of light left...Play another couple holes, or even a full 18 (We managed to get in about 27 holes, so we paid a little less than a dollar a hole).



The Crowd
...so vast I'm not sure where to start. Golf timing is rather temperamental, pending on the time of day, weather or day in general the crowd will vary and you can gauge the rate of play for the day. All I can say is pick and choose your battles wisely. We had a rather quick playing foursome and had confrontation here and there when approaching other groups about their rate of play. Typically common courtesy/etiquette is if the group behind you is riding your ass, let 'em play through. This isn't always the case. The group in front of us was using a range finder for every shot... This grew old so we did (which I don't advise) the unthinkable or completely dick move- hit in to them. Not suggested, but sometimes the spoken word isn't quite enough, and a quick moving golf ball does the trick.


The Drinks
I can't really sweeten the pot too much with my drink description. The course has your standard cocktails (and shots if your looking to lose motor skills and not swing a club). The beer isn't too overpriced in comparison to most local courses, and the beer cart is always helpful when the sun starts beating down. Beers in and on the course are about $3.00 a pop, while gatorade and bottled water are about $2.50, in addition to a tip (obviously tips are optional, but I would recommend it otherwise you'll probably find yourself bypassed next time around).

The Grub
Golf food is typically run of the mill... That isn't the case here. We finished our round and noticed a fish fry happening, so we fled inside to see what it was all about. To say the least, I was impressed. Beer battered halibut, salad bar, fries, cheesecake, brownies, chicken tenders, hush puppies, etc etc. Everything was on constant rotation in and out of chaffing dishes and kept fresh.
Side note- I've been here several times, eating other items than the fish fry fare. The menu is expansive, price points won't put a massive hole in your wallet, and everything tastes damn good.

The Venue
The proshop is in great condition and P.O.S. items are typically worthy of your time, as well as signing up for the course's points program. The bar and restaurant section are better than some free-standing bars I've been too and the service is always on par.The golf course itself is located within a subdivision, so as wide as a fairway may look, be cautious. Houses are abundant, and breaking a window is never cheap. Take my word for it, a broken window the size of your computer monitor your staring at took around $600.00 from my wallet. Really makes me wish I was famous, could hit someone with a golf ball like that and they'd shrug it off after I gave them a golf glove with my Johnny Hancock on it...

Location
39W525 Herrington Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
630-208-7272

My Opinion
For the price and proximity from my home, this course wins every time. Even if traveling from further distances, it's still worth the trip. The staff service is always impeccable. With courses the staff can honestly make or break a players willingness to return and Mill Creek definitely has been a place I've made dozens and dozens of trips to. The food is worth it, and a notable feature you may need to check in to is the 'call ahead' food service. I'm not sure if they do this any longer or not, I forgot to check when I was here. From what I recall they had an option where you could call in food and drink orders to the bar on the 5,6,7 hole and it would be ready to pick up at the turn (9th green, going on to the 10th hole).

I would not hesitate to recommend this course to someone based on the staffing, price, and course maintenance.