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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6771 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.1

Turtle Run Golf Club in Danville, Ill. is known throughout central Illinois for its beautifully maintained conditions, due in no small part to the hardworking grounds crew. The course offers four different tee lengths from Snapper, the longest at 6,771 yards, to the shortest at 5,260 yards, the Tortoise. In keeping with the theme, the other two tees are called Boxer and Softshell. The varying tees allow players of all skill levels to enjoy a challenging but fair game. The interesting mix of holes will have you using every club in your bag. Creeks and streams meander through Turtle Run Golf Club, coming into play on several holes. Mature trees frame the greens, which already demand accuracy to navigate the strategically placed bunkers. In addition to the golf course, there is a practice facility with a driving range and putting and chipping areas to work on your short game.

Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect William J. Spear (1970)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

Accolades

Reviews

4.9
55 Reviews (55)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 8
Entertaining Clients 6

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Really enjoy playing turtle. A little pricey compared to courses closer to home but it was in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 181
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing

Pace: just fine. 4some let our 2some play thru... thank you!
Conditions: tees were cut and flat, fairways were good, bunkers were raked and greens ran great. Gentleman in the pro shop said they were doing their best with all the rain they had, but the course seemed fine to me.
Staff: very friendly.
Value: great deal. Wouldn't even bother with those discount sites.
Layout: course has some elevation and movement. A few blind tee shots.

Enjoyed my afternoon. Would play again and do recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Walked

Nice course and a great value

The course is set on a great site. It is surrounded by mature trees with rolling hills and a creek that comes into play on many holes. From a visual stand point, 3 of the 4 par 3s are striking with #13 being the standout: An elevated green set on the edge of a steep cliff running down to the creek.

For an advanced player, the course is not very challenging. While the greens are undulating, the area around the green is quite flat and you can miss the green by 10 yards and be left with a straight forward chip. On most holes there is not a premium on hitting the fairway and many doglegs can be cut with minimal risk.

For the price point, this is a great course. It was in wonderful condition (the front 9 was immaculate) and playing it feels like a pleasant walk in.a park.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Top notch facility.

I have been playing this coarse for a number of years and have always had a great experience and the staff has been friendly and polite. The coarse has always been in great condition. The greens are always well taken care of. They have especially done an excellent job this year because of the covid-19 . I live an hour away from the coarse and always come back to this coarse even though I could go to other golf coarses that are closer to me . Thanks for the experience and your courtesy..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Turtle Run Fun

First impressions are everything to me.....Professional Stafff, outstanding course, excellent course conditions.....thank you turtle run for a great golf experience!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fall Ball

Fall weather and the course was in excellent condition. They do a great job keeping everything the way you would expect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Got a good deal with Golf now

Course was in great shape and with deal from golf now made it even
More enjoyable

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Incredible value

Absolutely fantastic day. Curse as always in immaculate condition. Perfect fairways,very playable rough and very true putting greens.. Also very well manicured sand traps. As always, great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Turtle Run

Course is in excellent shape. Greens are smooth and fast. Tricky breaks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A fun day

Turtle Run Golf Club is in good shape; especially the greens and the surrounds. Water is in play on 9 of the holes, but is manageable with a little care and thought. The course has a nice variety of holes with the Par 3's very challenging.
I would recommend the course at any time of the year as I play the course frequently.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 178
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

4.254 Stars

Thanks for being on GOLFNOW or I would have never found you! Lovely course with great putting greens! Great staff!

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 178
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing

4.224 stars

Greens were great! Sank several putts and shot a 69. Long par 3s. Several beautiful holes!

Wonderful young staff!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellant

Been playing here for years and is in the best shape ive ever seen it. Course came under new ownership in the last 3-4 years and they have been excellant. Would recommend playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Always have a great round at Turtle Run,one of my favorite courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place to pkay

Thus course had an interesting layout and each hole was unique. Lots of elevation changes for central Illinois.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is the best maintained in town. Greens are always in excellent condition. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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