Willow Run GC: #10
View from the 10th tee at Willow Run Golf Course
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3.9
618 Reviews (618)
5 Stars
160
4 Stars
303
3 Stars
118
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
85.5%
Recommend this course
545 out of 618 reviews
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3.5
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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3.8
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
82.4%
Recommend this course
42 out of 51 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
618 Reviews (618)

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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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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3.0
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Bad shap

Played willow run many times. Have never seen it in worse shape. Hope they can turn it around

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Fun round

Pace was slow but it was 8:00 Sunday morning. Greens were in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Track

I was pleasantly surprised. It's an older course with big trees which were great for the shade on a 90 degree day, but troublesome if you are not a straight shooter. I loved the greens. Super receiving with a good shot and putted well.

Typical struggles on a first time course. Didn't know where some of the water was but no big deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Several areas where there are major drainage issues, otherwise the course is in pretty good shape and reasonably priced.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Course is in good shape. Great deal but you need to ride in an ATV because the cart paths are so bad.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Awesome greens

These greens are always in great shaped. Soft and gast

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 6
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 Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, friendly staff!

Had a great time, friendly staff. Will be coming back

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cheap and it shows.

Understanding we have had a rain recently, but the course was overwhelmingly saturated and bogged down all over. The fairways seemed to not even be cut, couldn't get a ball to do anything but come to a dead stop everywhere on the course. The greens rolled horribly and the wait at every hole was over 5 minutes. I have played here several times over the years and the attraction has always been the price point, but not any more. Cheaper and it shows.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart paths are extremely bumpy and leads to more problem with grass in certain areas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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