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3.9
252 Reviews (252)
5 Stars
86
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
82.4%
Recommend this course
223 out of 252 reviews
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3.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
80.6%
Recommend this course
25 out of 31 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
252 Reviews (252)

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 1
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

75% of this course is absolutely perfect

For vermilion Ohio, I’m pleased with this course, that being said for $40 dollars per person, I would much rather golf the Cleveland metro parks. The greens here are horrible, not only is this a very tight course; the fairways are literally bordering each other on 17 holes, but the greens are in terrible condition. I believe it’s because there’s no visible way to enforce carts too close to the greens so the whales who can’t walk 15 feet drive to the fringe. That being said, it’s a great course that’s quiet and densely wooded, that provides challenges for every shot. I thoroughly enjoyed our round but I would never pay a premium tee tie to play a muni quality course.

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

Great course, a little pricey

40 bucks was a little much just because of the course conditions, the fairways could’ve been a little nicer and some areas in the rough were basically grass on stone just off the fairway (good luck taking out a divot with a wedge you might break a club) If this course had a great clubhouse, and better overall comforts, it’d definitely be worth 40 bucks. But, if I can go play green hills often for less, I’m just going to do that. Thankfully, the course layout is absolutely fantastic. Idk that there was a single hole that WASNT a dog leg. Which I love, because it actually makes you think. If you can play here for less than 40 bucks, snag that chance.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time on course.

Track was nice layout, But a couple of tees could use tree trimming off the box.Would play again, But not after a heavy rain, course doesn't drain well. A lot of standing water.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice track

Nice layout, couple of trees could use a trim on two of the tees. Definitely would play it again. Don't go after a heavy rain course does not drain well.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
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 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Course Around

Well maintained course that is constantly being improved. Owner is great and the clubhouse is always stocked! Our home course - love it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

The course was in very nice shape and the greens were well taking care of

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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