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4.5
470 Reviews (470)
5 Stars
279
4 Stars
155
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
95.5%
Recommend this course
443 out of 470 reviews
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4.5
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.6
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.7%
Recommend this course
59 out of 61 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6834 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.2

Windy Knoll Golf Club is known among locals as being one of Springfield's best public golf courses. The course was built in 2001, though you would not be able to tell from its traditional links design. It manages to be a classic links golf course while still being a challenge. The site was originally a horse farm and the design incorporates some of the features from the terrain's former use. Water hazards come into play frequently throughout the golf course and there are trees and rough lining the fairways. Golfers will find many risk-reward opportunities on the course, one good example being the par-4 eighth. This hole plays into the prevailing wind and if you miss your drive, you may find yourself in one of the eight bunkers surrounding the undulating green.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Brian Huntley (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "The Down Under Par Golf Academy at Windy Knoll"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire must be worn at all times in The Stables, on the golf course, and on the practice facilities. T-shirts, bathing attire, gym and tennis shorts, cut-offs, short shorts, tank tops, halter tops and other similar dress are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.5
470 Reviews (470)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 21
Bunkers 19
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Advanced Golfers 13
A Weekend Splurge 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
Convenient to the City 16
Near Local Attractions 6

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Great day in the links !!!

Windy Knoll is a beautiful links style course. The course is in great condition for this early in the year. The sand traps were all raked and in good condition ( unfortunately I was in them more than I wanted to be). The staff was very friendly and pleasant. The rate of play was very good. It has a nice facility if you care for a beverage or food after your game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Golf Course

Enjoyed playing this course. Somewhat of a challenge for the average golfer (lots of water) but was very fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 65
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 71
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great gem in Indiana

Enjoyed this course passing thru IN. Good layout, good greens, good golf carts. Great value and check in w/ the long time pro went smooth. You won't be disappointed.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/20/2023

Hello Fender1. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Windy Knoll Golf Club!

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Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/20/2023

Hi, u774334081. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Windy Knoll Golf Club!

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time.

Me and my wife really enjoyed playing golf at Windy Knoll golf course. The course was in pretty good shape considering the time of year. Looking forward to playing there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/08/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, makuth1. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Windy Knoll Golf Club thanks you!

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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Windy Knoll

The course layout is challenging. The greens were consistent and very quick but not too firm. Landing a ball on the green would usually result in the ball stopping within a shot distance from 3-12”. Pin placement was murder. I think the greens keeper was getting even for everyone that didn’t fix a divot. Had the most three putts on this course than all season last year.
A few of the holes were VERY narrow, encouraging you to take an iron or 3 wood off the tee.
Fairways were in great shape, not too soft and well cut. Tee boxes were super clean. Hardly any tee remnants. They must clean them regularly. Carts were excellent and in good shape as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/07/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, ZoonORama. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Windy Knoll Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/02/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Windy Knoll Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/26/2023

Hi, rebjay1993. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Windy Knoll Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Do not understand why people rate this course high

Really do not understand why people give this course such a high rating a lot of the holes have a really bad left or right dog leg the sand traps were really bad sand was like cement at one point the guy that was mowing the grass ran right over my ball. Then he pointed out to me where my ball was almost acknowledging the fact that he ran over it the rough is really rough. The Tee markers on the tee boxes are not set up in a way that make sense they go diagonal in most cases not really giving the player a definitive place to tee up your ball. Definitely not my cup of tea but if people like it, that’s cool it is a challenge in Course, but not in the sense that I was looking forward to.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/19/2023

Hi u000006492540, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A little courtesy

Greens had been aerated, and were very rough. Biggest issue was that this was not mentioned at checking in and was charged full prime Rate.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/16/2023

Hello, babyseth98. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course. We work hard to maintain the course for everyone's benefit, which means aerifying the greens as part of our regular maintenance schedule and keeping them in pristine condition. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for choosing Windy Knoll Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/06/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Windy Knoll Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another Good Experience

Being in late September and starting early, it started being cooler outside with dew on the ground, but it warmed up perfectly as the round progressed. Course was in good condition as usual, and there are plenty of challenges. Bunkers were also in good shape even during the morning when they were a bit wet.

We were one of the first groups out in the morning. The twosome we were supposed to play with apparently decided to start early, but I don't think anyone was in front of them. However, the starter drove up to tell them they had to wait on us and then join up for the rest of the round. If nobody was in front of them, we didn't quite understand that. Regardless, it was an enjoyable round as usual.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/03/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Windy Knoll Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 09/25/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Fralick. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Windy Knoll Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course in great condition. Greens are fast and true but you can hold them. Wish people would repair ball marks!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/25/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Windy Knoll Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/08/2023

Hello u314160496699. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Windy Knoll Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time

First time playing this course. Course was in great condition, greens were nice and fast. Didn’t have my best round because of not being familiar with the course, looking forward to playing it again. There are some challenging holes that being more familiar with course will help you make better choices to alleviate some trouble. Overall fantastic course I look forward to many more rounds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, kasymae! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Windy Knoll Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Course

Windy Knoll is an excellent course. It is a challenging course but fair. Our group has played this course multiple times this year and it is not overpriced.

Great staff and the course has a great restaurant on site.

Frank

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/22/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Windy Knoll Golf Club.

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