Willow Run GC: #10
View from the 10th tee at Willow Run Golf Course
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3.9
620 Reviews (620)
5 Stars
160
4 Stars
304
3 Stars
119
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
85.8%
Recommend this course
547 out of 620 reviews
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3.5
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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3.8
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
82.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 52 reviews
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Course Highlights
This country-style course consistently delivers outstanding value compared to pricier alternatives, with a well-regarded layout that keeps rounds enjoyable. Friendly staff and a reliably smooth pace of play make it a welcoming choice for golfers.

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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Reviews

3.9
620 Reviews (620)

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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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent Value!

It was my first time didn't really know what to expect. Pretty nice little spot all and all. Pretty bad cart paths, so hold your beer. Aside from some areas that were just downright unplayable the course is in pretty dang good shape. For the money it wasn't too bad. I will be back!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Good value

Fun little course… unfortunately these were the worst greens I have ever played. Virtually un-usable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Bumpy ride

Good course for the money but cart paths are in poor condition. Knocked my range finder off the cart and I was not speeding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Golf Course

This course has so many trees so it’s cool to play during hot summer months! Good price and friendly staff too!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Course was fun to play and greens were well maintained. With all the rain low areas had sitting water and the cart path needs some love. Other than that it’s a fun course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

First and Last

Never heard course let the League start 30 min late then scheduled time therefore make everyone was on the course effect by this.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Round!!

The course was in good shape considering the heavy rain the day before. There were a couple soft spots on fairways but that's understandable. The greens were in good shape. Pace of play was a bit slow, had a person 'learning to play' in the group ahead of us so the front 9 was a bit slow. Pace picked up on back 9 though. The clubhouse offered us 2 drink chips for the inconvenience!! We stayed after the round to have lunch and show our appreciation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst Staff

It’s one thing to run a golf course but another thing just to be a good person. I have never seen such a disrespectful staff all because they did not get to leave before 8:30. If you have a tee time after 5 don’t even bother. This is the first establishment I have been cussed at right from the start including the f word and other vulgar language with no justification other then the staff did not want to be there. They claim to tell you that the carts need to be in at a certain time but don’t tell you until the last hole and instead of being considerate and a normal human they decide to scream the f word at you from across the club house. This is the most disrespectful thing I have ever seen on a golf course with no justification. Hopefully management can take care of this or I and I hope you all will never be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Layout

I really enjoyed the Layout, I think its the courses strongest attribute. Some challenging holes and some easier. VERY wet course as if there may be a natural spring near.

Pro Shop is well stocked and Clubhouse is clean and nice.

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