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Conditions
3.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6053 yards
Slope 117
Rating 69.1
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Willow Creek Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/18 Closed: 11/15
Architect William J. Spear

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #8)

Reviews

4.0
66 Reviews (66)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

perfect weather for golf

we could not find a nicer day for 18 holes. We have played Willow Creek many times and enjoy the layout. Some of the greens had some bad spots and they are working on irrigation. WE had a lot of fun...pace was ok for a sunday...the beverage cart did not have the kind of beer my wife wanted...and..that ws the only major complaint...lol

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Booooooo!

I stepped on the gas to make it for my tee time, and when I arrived, found out that they had an event, making my tee time ineligible. I asked why they didn’t call, but that fell on deaf ears. Was bummed after driving 90 mins

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Oops

Very disappointed. Drove like heck to arrive on time only to find out tee time wasn’t accurate. “They had an event”. Grr…

Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Ya hay ther.

Nice course, just needs some tender loving care. Greens were fair. Pretty layout.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout

Good challenging course. Been one of our favorites for over 30 years. Never disappoints. Greens smooth & rolling very well today. Some course improvements going on now but that doesn’t hamper the golfing experience. It’s a must play in this area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

chilly but fun at willow

it was a chilly day with 15 mph winds...the course was playing pretty slow with a fivesome in fornt of four twosomes...nice layout with a variety of hole...was happy to finish and get out of the wind...hope to play it again in the summer

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Willow Creek Objective Review

It’s fine. Greens were pressed a little too hard, and there were lots of deadspots on them as well: seemed like the course might’ve opened up too early in the year and like the course might’ve gotten a little overused too early on. People on the course were nice, but the staff was a little rude to me when a kid threw the golf cart key at me when I was checking in. Ok experience: not the best but definitely not the worst

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Loved it!

Wonderful golf experience. Played midweek as a twosome. Played in 3 1/2 hours. Real friendly staff. Great value! Highly recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Meh

Pretty scenery but pretty underwhelming course. Lots of bald/dead patches in the fareways and most of the bunkers were a muddy mess.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love This Course !

I’ve been playing Willow Creek for over 30 years & have watched it grow up into a beautiful golf course. I’m SO HAPPY it’ has new owners & new life. The course is in great shape. Some bunkers are under repair so will be made better soon. I highly recommend playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Major improvements

This is a course I have played many times. Recently with the new ownership it has improved dramatically! I love playing here now!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had a great time. Very good experience. Nice relaxed outing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value.

A few holes where you need to check the distance off the tee to avoid hitting it through the available fairway unless you have a controllable fade and draw.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value, not the friendliest.

The course conditions were excellent for the price. With a couple exceptions, the layout was fair and allowed me to use pretty much every club in my bag. There wasn't much for water hazards. My only complaint was the pro shop. Both days I played, I felt like I was bothering them. Unfriendly. It's unfortunate, because otherwise this was one of my favorite finds for the price.

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