Willow Run GC: #10
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4.0
612 Reviews (612)
5 Stars
160
4 Stars
300
3 Stars
115
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
87.2%
Recommend this course
540 out of 612 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
83.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 53 reviews
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4.0
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.4%
Recommend this course
54 out of 64 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
Pull-carts No
Clubs Yes

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
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4.0
612 Reviews (612)
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Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course

Good course layout, fairways were in good shape. greens can be made faster as they rolled slow.

Cart paths needs fixed up

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
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3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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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

Good course

The course was in good condition, it had rained pretty hard the day before so there were some soggy spots. The play is repetitive with a lot of long straight holes. Golf carts are dated and could use some work. Staff was friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice layout

Great course especially for the price. Highly recommended

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 248
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great shape

There are some bad reviews for this course, but not for the course I played yesterday. The greens were in excellent condition. There were a few bare spots on some of the fairways but nothing significant ….. excellent layout. There wasn’t anything not like ….they had a small little snack bar, but I didn’t use it. I would recommend playing this course. It’s not easy. There’s a lot of elevation changes and some gullies you have to fly but definitely a good course. I don’t know what’s wrong with the other reviewers.

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

2nd time & I’m done

This is my second attempt at trying to play this course. The first time staff was very rude and confrontational about which car I was taking out. The plane pace was extremely slow. I played there again this week pretty much the same thing. Staff was a little better but at just 11 o’clock the pace was extremely slow. I paid for 18 only played nine and left.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course

Course had some bare spots in fairway but overall was okay. They really need to look at redoing cart paths though

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Could be a lot nicer

Course layout is ok but the conditions could be better. Just needs better up keep. Ball washers have not had clean water in weeks so dirty

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for the money

A really nice value for the money now that every golf course seems to be raising its prices by $10-$20. A country course where you aren’t right up against houses which is nice. Very short course as well.

The cart paths are by far the worst cart paths I’ve ever experienced and have been for several seasons. I think it would drastically change the course if they were to repair these.

Some fairways were quite rough but the average was acceptable.

Greens were in very fair shape, and usually always are here.

Pace of play is usually not too much of an issue, but the most recent round ended with us stuck behind several groups in the closing few holes.

I would recommend this course if you can get out early in the day, I can imagine things really slowing down in the afternoon.

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