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3.9
251 Reviews (251)
5 Stars
86
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
82.0%
Recommend this course
222 out of 251 reviews
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3.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
80.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
Willow delivers outstanding value with lush, well-maintained fairways that consistently impress even after heavy rainfall. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this Vermillion track a rewarding repeat visit.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6356 yards
Slope 108
Rating 68.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1950
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/30

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.9
251 Reviews (251)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 8
Water Hazards 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9

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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Where’s the fairway?

This layout has potential to be fun target golf course where you hit every club in the bag. Problem was there are a few holes where there’s literally nowhere to hit it. Fairways were shaggy in some spots but burnt out in others. Greens rolled nice but again are so small there’s just nowhere to aim. Staff was very pleasant and pace was great for a Sunday.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Totally worth it

Very nice course, perfect for a warm day, staff is awesome

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect

Plenty of shade for a hot day, greens and fairways were nice. Staff was friendly and informative. Thanks!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love playing this course

I always love playing this course always in great shape greens are fast cut tight course is laid out great I'm a left-hander so it's laid out perfect for a lefty I love the back-to-back par 5 part 3 could be a little bit longer but are challenging if you play from the blue just an all-around good course to play a lot of challenging holes in a lot of different clubs you use in your bag highly recommend anybody to come out and play this course it's a great course for a great price

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Have played this course a few times in the past few years. Has always been in good shape. Despite most courses still being extremely wet this course is not. Got the hot deal on this and would go again. Not the fanciest amenities but it's good for a dog and a beer after.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A decent and challenging course

While I prefer courses with no trees and wide fairways, this one offers a fair challenge. Reasonably priced. Flat, lots of trees, but some room in the rough. Course was soaked when I played but still held its own. Enjoy playing here every year

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in good shape considering the amount of rain we have seen in the area this spring . Have seen a continual improvement over the past two years. The greens were in great shape .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day of Golf

We had an amazing day! It was our first time out this season. Course was as good as could be expected due to winter thaw and recent rain. Front 9 was awesome, back 9 was soggy in a few places. The greens were great. Only complaint was no hot dog at the turn......they ran out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Willow Creek fun

A fun course to play, I enjoy playing here, the course is in great shape and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Continued improvement

Since Mike and Steve took over the course they have continued to make steady improvement to the course. The fairways and greens are being watered regularly and the limbs and brush that used to clutter the ground in the wooded area have all been cleared. They are doing a great job with a course that was almost unplayable three years ago.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Course challenging with multiple doglegs

Course was wet for our round which the owner had no control over (early morning). Looking forward to returning when the course is dry. We played from the senior tees which were fair for our length. The back tees would create much more of a challenge. There is diversity which makes you think about the placement of your tee shots. Found the owner to be genuine and easy to communicate with. Not a country club, but no one should complain about the value for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willow Creek

Great course, friendly staff. Booking was misleading. Tried to get for 17.00 price per player but had to be VIP member which I am not. Shouldn't have received email saying that we could play for 17.00 since I'm not VIP member. Teaser emails shouldn't be sent.

Thx

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Course was in good shape and if you are looking to play with your kids, highly recommend Willow Creek. We had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
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 Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice little course.

I always enjoy playing here. The owner is such a nice guy and has done wonders with the course since he took over. It’s not a terribly difficult course. Fairways are ok greens are usually really nice. Tee boxes could be better. The 2 par 5’s on the front 9 are very short. I can reach number 6 in 2 using a 4 iron and an 8 iron but I do hit longer than most. Not a drivers course you just need to hit steady irons and you will score well. Pace of play has always been pretty good.

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