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3.9
512 Reviews (512)
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
254
3 Stars
97
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
454 out of 512 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.0%
Recommend this course
72 out of 80 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6139 yards
Slope 125
Rating 69.0

Willow Run Golf Course was designed by a ubiquitous name in central Ohio, Jack Kidwell. The local designer played a role in creating many of the state's courses but he infused a different character into each. Willow Run has an interesting layout that will test your shot making skills as well as your course management capabilities. The greens are bentgrass and the fairways are accented with Ohio bluegrass. Correct placement off the tees is the key to doing well, especially on the front nine. Plenty of water comes into play throughout the golf course as well as several strategically placed bunkers. Willow Run's back nine boasts one of the most challenging par 4s in Ohio, the 13th. The green on this tricky hole is fronted by a meandering creek.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Kidwell (1964)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.9
512 Reviews (512)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 23
Bunkers 15
Elevation Changes 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Seniors 19
Walkers 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21
Convenient to the City 14
In the 'Burbs 7

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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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Amenities Good
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4.0
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A fair course for a fair price !

The staff is very friendly as is the price which keeps us going back. Not a huge fan of the layout so would rate that part of it as average. Conditions were good as was the pace of play. I would recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Willow Run Fun

The golf was pretty good. Greens were a bit rough due to recent aeration. Cart paths need a lot of work.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent value

Decent value for the price. The cart path is terrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Very Nice Course

Challenging course. Cart path is bumpy but that is my only complaint.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course for the price!

I usually play at this course in summer because the course has many trees around which keeps us cool during the hot summer months and it is very affordable. The layout is very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Nice course, strategy for first time players..lay up, lots of blind shots.
Golf path could def use a make over though…will play again soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Willow Run Golf Course Review

Willow Run was a fun course to play. We enjoyed playing a course that forces us to shape shots and not just hit down a straight fairway to the green.

There were enough bunkers, water hazards and trees along the fairways to make this a challenging course, but not so hard that a beginner could not golf there.

Only complaint about this course is the cart paths need some repair. Especially on the front 9. Other than that, staff was very friendly and had a nicely stocked pro shop.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course co dictions we’re poor

Been playing here for years. The tee boxes and greens look like they haven’t been repaired all year. The in the clubhouse staff is always kind and accommodating, but course upkeep leaves plenty to be desired.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Little love

Even though many consider the course easy as I did, the greens were in fantastic shape even for how hot it’s been and how little rain we’ve had. The cart path could use a lot of love but that’s my only complaint. Just a popping down of some construction gravel can do a lot

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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