Deer Run Golf Course -  June 2008 Merchant of the Month

 by Renee Lee

 

At Deer Run, it is their mission to “provide golfers with an environment that offers the highest quality of member services, and a relaxing and enjoyable golf experience.” You may read about the many attributes of Deer Run online at their website playdeerrun@yahoo.com to see everything they have to offer.

 

I took this next paragraph right off of their website as I could not have described the golf course any better myself.

 

“Nestled in the gentle slopes of Western Illinois, surrounded by mature trees with the mighty Mississippi River in the distance, lies Deer Run Golf Course. The course affords even the most avid golfer the opportunity to play a one-of-a-kind championship course. Still, it allows the novice the chance to develop skills among a panoramic natural landscape. Deer Run’s vistas of breathtaking sunsets, and abundant wildlife portrayed in this area is truly a setting made for golf.” What a beautiful description of this truly remarkable area of our community!

 

The Deer Run Golf Course, is located at #1 Deer Run Drive in Hamilton, Illinois, and initially opened its 9-hole golf course in 1972. In 1984, a full 18-hole golf course was completed for those “golfers” who love the sport and those who just love to watch. The course is open year-round, but the golf “season” runs from March to November. During early spring and late fall, the hours of operation begin at 8:00 a.m. and you may enjoy your time on the course until dusk. During the summer, however, the course opens at 7:00 a.m. also ending at dusk.

 

Four clubhouse employees, eight buildings/grounds workers, and the many members who volunteer their time and labor make keep this business running smoothly and looking its very best. Paul Deyo, a two-year employee of Deer Run, recently took over as Manager this year. Pat and Kortney are new this year and all are looking forward to your visit and to serve your every need while at Deer Run. Todd Lewis is the proud superintendent of grounds and has been with the club for eight years now.

 

You may call for a tee time at 217-847-3623. Paul went into some detail for me explaining some of what Deer Run has to offer. “The course is open to the public. Outings for groups and businesses may be scheduled. Tournaments are advertised and guests invited to participate. Golf carts are available for rental and members of the course may rent stalls for private carts. Food and beverages are available to golfers and guests. Special rates are offered during the week and leagues are also played during the week. The course also offers special “stay & golf” packages during spring and fall months. These packages include hotel accommodations and days of golf at remarkably affordable prices!”

 

Special “Snowbird” packages include 3 days of UNLIMITED golf, golf cart, and 2 nights lodging per person double. Larger packages are available at the same rate. Price excludes hotel or motel tax. If you would like to complete a reservation form for your golf vacation or need driving directions you can do this on their website listed above or at proshop@playdeerrun.com.

 

Prices and types of membership levels vary including: Single, couples,, junior, college, family, and corporate rates. Prices also vary depending on cart rental and use of the driving range. Memberships run from January 1^st through December 31^st

 

As listed on the website, “Deer Run Golf Course offers a competitive schedule of events” for resident golfers who join a league. Scheduled play through the summer season can also be found online. Golfwits.com will take you to an interactive site where you can see the maps of each of the course’s 18 holes.

 

This description was also taken from their website, “Deer Run is a championship golf course with five ponds and a winding, spring-fed stream coming into play on several holes. Tees, fairways, and greens are watered directly from the Mississippi River to keep turf lush in the summer months. Hundreds of mature trees and sand traps make play a challenge. The course was built on rolling terrain and has gently undulating greens that are challenging but fair.”

 

I asked Paul what he, the committee members, and employees enjoy when they are not working and not surprisingly he replied, “Golfing is a common denominator among staff members. We all enjoy being on the course as much as those who visit us!”

 

In closing, I asked Paul what he enjoyed most about living and working in Hamilton, he expressed, “Hamilton is a friendly, accommodating community. Even after a bad putt on the 18^th green, people are pleasant and affable. People really care about other people here.”

 

Please help me shout a big thank you to everyone who makes Deer Run Golf Course a beautiful place to visit and play! Hamilton is proud to have your friendly staff and services available in our community!

 

Please stop by and congratulate Paul, the members, and staff at Deer Run Golf Course, our June 2008 Merchant of the Month!