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4.2
315 Reviews (315)
5 Stars
126
4 Stars
126
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
91.5%
Recommend this course
277 out of 315 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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4.2
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.3%
Recommend this course
48 out of 52 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Links
Par 35
Length 3033 yards
Slope 118
Rating 34.2
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Willow Hill Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect Dick Nugent (1995) Tim Nugent (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Willow Hill Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #5)

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4.2
315 Reviews (315)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

9 hole perfection

Greens are in great shape. Play the blue tees to get the full experience, they are fare in terms of hole length. I have also never seen the city skyline like that before. Bring some out of town friends for a quick 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/28/2022

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 Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/28/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/28/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good 9 holes mountainous course

Short 9 holes, not difficult course, construction is going on for improvement, at summer time you will enjoy for cool wind and scenery, recommend to play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 11/28/2022

Thank you for visiting us at Willow Hill Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course, better than expected!

Played this course for the first tine Sunday morning with clouds early and a touch of rain when we played the thrlird hole. Temps in low 60s. It is about 30 mins from my home in the city. Very unique setting above a former trash dump. Once atop the mountain you feel like you're on another planet. Condition was very good with supple fairways and challenging greens in excellent. Great treetop views of surrounding Northbrook. Nice little clubhouse with drinks.
I booked late Friday for Sunday morning... there were many spots open depite a good weather forecast so I was suspect. However, it is a fun course in good shape. We'd play again for sure when heading up north from my home.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/24/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/22/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

9 with a view

This course is like St Andrews only better because there is green grass and no goats

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/22/2022

Thank you for your review! We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Willow Hill Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/21/2022

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Perfect for a day of practice or a quick 9 with friends

Course is a lot of fun and a hood lay out. Nice range with grass tees. Two practice putting areas. They're doing work around the course but it doesnt interfere with your round at all though. Staff is friendly as well. Can walk or take a cart.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2022

Hello, DFitz97. Thank you for visiting us at Willow Hill Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great views

The course was very fair, greens in good shape, views fantastic. The staff was excellent.

Conditions Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2022

Your feedback is important to us, 3ftAGIUtLsmosmkf2HxX. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/16/2022

This is from Kevin & Lisa worked there before new owners came in and I can tell you what a fabulous changes are being made there for a more enjoyable round of golf I only suggest they have public outings so more golfers can enjoy what on top of the hill

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Commented on 02/16/2022

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 Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Friendly & helpful staff

The course is very well maintained in excellent condition. The.cart is clean. The staff is very firendly and helpful. This course will be even more beautiful once all the works are done

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/11/2021

Hi, 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 Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun greens ...

Always fire. Always challenging. The greens continue to be insane and fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/10/2021

Hi, 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 Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better and better

Since new owners took over, I see improvements each time I come back. The course conditions have improved greatly. The greens are firm and challenging and in really good shape. There was a mixup with our beverages, the owner took care of it with fantastic customer service . I can’t wait for next summer when bands start playing by the outside bar.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/10/2021

Hello, thank you for visiting us at Willow Hill Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
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 Excellent
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Commented on 11/08/2021

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 Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

They are constantly making improvements to the golf course.

The staff are very friendly and the effort they are placing to improve the golf course as well as the club house and the outdoor dinning is very encouraging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/08/2021

Hello, thank you for visiting us at Willow Hill Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice course

Fun courses but it’s always wet so they seldom let carts out. If it has rained within a week you will be walking. Nice layout and good greens but they need to address the poor drainage

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/05/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Willow Hill Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

End Of Year

Still a good value for the money. Lots of work being done on this course and its going to be a dandy. Little construction going on and wet conditions but this is Chicago and when you can get out at this time of the year it a bonus. Greens are in very good condition. And as always a very very friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 11/02/2021

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/01/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not our best Willow Hill experience

We’ve played Willow Hill 3 to 4 times and had very positive experiences - were very disappointed this time by the course conditions. There was a lot of standing water on the course and in a number of areas the walking paths were also covered with water. A few holes were close to unplayable. Though there had been a lot of rain the past weekend it had stopped by Monday evening and we didn’t play until 3 pm on Wednesday. Management needs to take a look at drainage and also see that grass is laid in some of the areas of uncovered soil. Attention also needs to be paid to drainage in sand traps as a number we’re unplayable

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/29/2021

I was surprised by the response from the staff at Willow Hill on my review. There was no mention of steps they are taking to address the poor course conditions.

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Commented on 10/29/2021

Hello. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Willow Hill Golf Course. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

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