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
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
86.9%
Recommend this course
540 out of 612 reviews
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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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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Cart was a little hard to drive on cart path, but all in all it was enjoyable. Not too crowded and a beautiful evening.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great value

This is just a good well run litttle mom and pop golf course. Fun layout. Greens were good. Great course for all handicaps. This not a fancy course but just a fun playable course. I would highly recommend it. For the money it is a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Willow Rundown

Fairways, greens, and most tee boxes decent. A hand full of the tee boxes were tore up. Golf carts were ragged and the cart paths had holes all over the place. I drove mostly on the grass to avoid the potholes.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 248
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I like this course

I live in Florida so probably won't play this course again but it is worth checking out...a lot of water and hills, slow 4 1/2 hour round...if you are in the area and a pretty good golfer go for it....not any place for beginners

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Used cart

No relief for a broken driver

I've been a member of willows for 5+ years, but the owner just does not run good customer service. Recently, my golf bag fell off my cart due to a defective strap on hole 2 and broke my driver in half. (cart strap would not clasp correctly, even when latched). I called the marshall out, he inspected, agreed, and switched carts with me, and told me to speak to the clubhouse when I finished my round. I was with a foursome of friends and they all saw that I could easily pull the strap even when clasped. However, when I met with the owner, he said he inspected the cart, it looked fine to him, and he would not replace my driver. There is NO way that cart was fine. I think they fixed the clasp while I was on the course. They chose to not replace my shaft or even provide any type of relief for my broken driver. Just horrible service for such a constant customer and member. I will look to minimize any visits in the future, and I would not recommend this course due to the ownership being run by greedy pigs!

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Commented on 07/22/2023

Sorry to bother you, but I am one of the assistant managers at Willow Run golf course in Pataskala Ohio. You said you were a member I was just wondering if you were mistaking this course with another course with a similar name,? I’m not trying to accuse you of anything, definitely a terrible accident… but this is some thing we would never let happen. I know it’s been over a year but just checking in. Please respond if Willow Run in Pataskala Ohio is the course, and we will do what we can to fix the situation.

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 248
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Worth checking out

This is a nice course with a lot of elevation changes some water to carry and very nice greens

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice rural course.

Very nice place. Had a great round.

Electric carts are always a plus for me.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Average course, needs some TLC.

The greens and fairways were pretty good, and the tee boxes were OK. Had a few blind shots and then discovered hazards in fairways so we lost balls on good shots. Cart paths need lots of work. If the price is right, I would play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a great round!

I have been playing this course for twenty years. I look forward to playing every time. The course is in good shape, and always a challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the price

The course and greens are in really good shape. The cart paths are kidney busters!! Since course is due to be sold soon, they are not putting a lot of money in repairs. The price is right so I plan on playing there several times this year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

the cart paths need a some work done on them but overall the course is very nice, good pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Average value for the cost. Course was in very good condition following the recent rain. The cart path needs significant work though, literally undrivable in parts. Tried to be respectful of the 90 degrees but cans were bouncing out of the cup holders. Would love to see any kind of putting green someday.

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