Willow Run GC: #10
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3.9
613 Reviews (613)
5 Stars
160
4 Stars
300
3 Stars
116
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
85.6%
Recommend this course
541 out of 613 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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3.9
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
81.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 55 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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3.9
613 Reviews (613)
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3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 39
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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
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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
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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 43
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t waste your time or money.

The course is a swamp and the cart path was non existent. Just pay the extra 10-20 dollars and go to a course someone actually cares about I guess you get what you pay for.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Super Wet and Cart Paths Trashed

Played here many times. It was super wet and muddy and the cart paths are pretty beat up. Overall course was nice other than those two things.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good winter course

Friendly staff and course is in good condition for Ohio winter.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Winding Hollow - An excellent golf experience

It has been two covid-19 years since I last played this course. I will tell you that this course is vastly improved since then. Willow Run was showing off her excellent tees, greens, and fairways - well kept and very playable, This Jack Kidwell designed golf course showed some "getable" holes, but also some very testing holes. It does not beat you up, but it does challenge you to use every club in your bag. Best of all, are very affordable green fees (as other golf courses have jacked their prices up 25% or more). And for you power hitters, there are risk and reward par 4's to be played. Play this gem located just south of SR 161 on SR 310. You'll be glad you did. I was!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

I liked the course design, not too complicated to negotiate. However: the golf carts needed repair; "hoopties", it's time for new carts. The cart paths are riddled with potholes, this made the raggedy golf carts ride bumpy. I think Willow Run should be included in President Biden's infrastructure bill. There were no ball washers out. Many of the sand traps had standing water, the others were hard-packed.

Nice course, just needs some love.

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