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Willow Run Golf Course
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6139 yards | 69.0 | 125 |
| White | 71 | 5839 yards | 67.5 | 123 |
| Gold | 71 | 5272 yards | 65.1 | 116 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5087 yards | 68.5 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.0/125 | 525 | 370 | 342 | 435 | 186 | 346 | 174 | 351 | 169 | 2898 | 337 | 153 | 373 | 385 | 498 | 519 | 171 | 415 | 390 | 3241 | 6139 |
| White M: 67.5/123 | 510 | 361 | 313 | 432 | 180 | 332 | 145 | 341 | 158 | 2772 | 297 | 131 | 342 | 378 | 488 | 505 | 146 | 405 | 375 | 3067 | 5839 |
| Gold M: 65.1/116 | 475 | 325 | 292 | 412 | 142 | 286 | 130 | 328 | 148 | 2538 | 278 | 128 | 329 | 300 | 432 | 445 | 143 | 330 | 349 | 2734 | 5272 |
| Red M: 64.3/114 W: 68.5/120 | 440 | 351 | 278 | 371 | 142 | 279 | 130 | 268 | 148 | 2407 | 254 | 128 | 329 | 368 | 359 | 445 | 143 | 305 | 349 | 2680 | 5087 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 10 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
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You get more than what you pay for
This course has some fairly easy holes as well as some pretty challenging ones. Course was in very good condition overall. Rain was forecast so we had no waiting for tee boxes to clear. Had a great time and excellent value for what you get
Define value?
Because of no marshal it took us 6 hours to play 18 with no stop at the clubhouse at the turn. Would have enjoyed it more had the pace been controlled. 35 minutes to play #15 & #16. I'm not a great golfer but it was hard to wait 5-10 minutes per shot.
Another Great Round at Willow Run
As always great to get out last minute on a great sunny day.
Thank you
good value
fairly flat and dry, so the ball travelled FAR. some water. Bunkers and greens in poor condition
Great Value, Fun Course
Love playing at Willow Run. Fast pace of play. Good variety out on the course and never bored with this place! Always looking forward to a round at Willow.
Nice Round
Last minute decision was a good one! Got right on as expected and had a nice round of golf. Staff was friendly and course was nice. Only thing I would change would be my backswing! Thanks!
Good value for the money
We booked our tee time last minute because we were looking to play at a course closer to the north end of Columbus, which in hindsight work out great for us. With it being the week of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield, all the golf course in the area seemed to be not offering deals on the discounted golf websites such as Golfnow or Teeoff. We were able to book an 11:00am tee time at Willow Run for $22.00, on the same day. The course was in good condition, fairways mowed and greens were cut. The only negative was that many of the sand bunkers were full of water, many of them long enough to have tadpoles in them. Fortunately for me the two bunkers I had to play out of were in good shape. This is a fun golf course and a very good value. I will be back.
Great course for a quick 18
A fairly short, pretty well maintained course that gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Nope, it isn't a country club, but you aren't paying country club prices either. Mark is a great asset to the course - very friendly, and works to keep the course well groomed. Fun to play. You have to bring your best short game.
Course is in best condition that I have ever played it.
Fair
It is still early in the season but I would not play this course again. Fairways were mowed but tee boxes were uneven making find a good spot to drive from difficult. Greens in general were in good shape however they are very flat. If you are looking for a course that is very easy and. It challenging at all then you found the right course.
Excellent course maintenance and courteous staff. Will definitely return and great value booking through Golf Now.
Layout
Either scorecard or sign at tees should have layout of hole not just yardage. Would be helpful especially to 1st timers.
Great place
For the amateur golfers like me just the right amount of length and challenges. The cost was more than reasonable for the course conditions and time of year.
Tee markers
No tee markers for ladies, tee boxes in rough shape- overall nice to be playing golf in February
