A view of the 9th green at Willow Creek Golf Course
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4.3
467 Reviews (467)
5 Stars
195
4 Stars
205
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
93.5%
Recommend this course
438 out of 467 reviews
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4.1
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
88.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 25 reviews
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4.3
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
93.2%
Recommend this course
68 out of 73 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6890 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.9

Situated between Greenville and Spartanburg, Willow Creek Golf Course is a favorite course amongst many area players. The course has a classic layout that starts out gently with a player-friendly front nine but then becomes much more challenging on the back nine. The layout is a seemingly mild 6,890 yards from the back tees but it can feel longer because of all the elevation changes you'll encounter. It's a golf course that will appeal to beginners but advanced players will also enjoy the many risk-reward opportunities that can be found throughout. Water hazards come into play on eight holes and there is a slew of strategically placed bunkers lurking along the greensides. The par-5 fifth hole is Willow Creek Golf Course's signature. This 516-yard hole tumbles across rolling hills with a stream that cuts right through the fairway.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2021 #25)

Reviews

4.3
467 Reviews (467)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Brunch 6
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 28
Elevation Changes 22
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 29
Seniors 21
Advanced Golfers 15
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 19
Near the Airport 16

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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First Impression is Important

Showed up for mid-day tee.time to be greeted by a friendly starter who’s main objective was to keep things moving. He ask for our tee time and ask you if we would be ready if he could start us. We said yes and was paired with other golfers. Off to the 1st tee slightly ahead of schedule.
I sorry I can’t call his name but hats off to his efficiency.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens still recovering from recent aeration. A little bit of sand still on the greens. However, putting surface still rolled smoothly and speeds were consistent throughout the entire course. Recent aeration did not negatively impact my experience at all. Rest of the course was in good shape (it always is). Grounds crew is always out there doing a great job keeping the course in good shape and working to make improvements anywhere they can. Love the recent change to the short game practice area (they took some shrubs out to provide more grass to chip off of). Consistently one of the best public courses in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I play here probably 1-2 times a month. Course is in great shape right now. Greens are rolling smoothly and consistently. Definitely a good time to get out and play the course. I recommend to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Course in very good shape

Pro shop and out staff were extremely friendly. Made sure we were where we needed to be at what time. Course was really really full. Ranger was doing his absolute best but groups looking for balls took some time. Definitely go back. My playing partner had his best round in sometime and he’s is already talking about when can we go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played front 9 twice to work on the back 9.

Have played here many times! Love the course! Everyone is friendly, but a tough course to walk. We did not know they were punching the greens on the back 9 so we played the front twice. Not a problem and had a great afternoon there!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/13/2023

Hi, RGA06CFFBF96E2C6D63E. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Willow Creek Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over booked

Willow Creek over booked and our t time was backed up an hour . Scheduled time was 11:40. We arrived at 10:50 and checked in, guy in pro shop said nothing. We were informed of the delay when checking with starter. They should have at least offered to give us range balls.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/13/2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and bring this issue to our attention. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced and will make sure to address the issue with our staff to ensure better communication in the future.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
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 Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

RMH

Very pleasant round with good weather and a challenging course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This is a very nice courier all the way around. Beautiful scenery, greens are fast and roll true, fairway was in great shape. It is a pretty open course so good for all skill levels. I recommend playing this course if you haven’t already. Only negative I have to say is the stater approached us at hole 11 and stated we had a few open holes in front of us and if we could speed it up. However we had been waiting on group in front of us and were playing at proper pace.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/11/2023

Hi, u672216540. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Willow Creek Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/11/2023

Hi, stick1966. 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 Willow Creek Golf Course!

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