Spring Creek is a nine-hole public golf course nestled just north of Pickering, designed to be both approachable and enjoyable. It’s ideal for a quick round, a warm-up session, or family golf, but it still has enough character to engage more experienced golfers. The layout sits amid mature trees, with a mix of wide fairways and tighter holes; at 4,074 yards total and a par of 62, it plays shorter than many 18-hole courses, but the challenge lies in shot placement, green contours, and approach precision.
Highlights include the 8th hole, where the green is tucked behind a pond and protected by three bunkers—a moment where you realize this isn’t simply a flat, basic layout. The clubhouse, patio, and practice chipping/putting areas enhance the experience and keep the environment social and welcoming. Leagues and programs add to the sense of community. If you’re looking for a round that’s casual, affordable, and well-maintained, Spring Creek offers a solid choice just outside the city.
Holey Terror: Hole No. 13 at Iron Valley Golf Club
Iron Valley Golf Club • Lebanon, PA • ironvalley.com • 717-279-7409
Hole No. 13 • Par 5 • 588 Yards
Have you ever played a golf course so unique and spectacular that you would pay for the privilege to just walk around it? Welcome to Iron Valley Golf Club, where a Dye-abolical combination of rugged terrain, expansive vistas and extreme elevation changes materialize into a layout literally carved through stone with turf laid on top.
Designed by architect P.B. Dye, Iron Valley straddles the