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3.8
254 Reviews (254)
5 Stars
87
4 Stars
115
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
81.6%
Recommend this course
225 out of 254 reviews
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3.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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3.9
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 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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Willow Creek Golf Club
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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

3.8
254 Reviews (254)

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 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great every time!!

Now have golfed 3x on this course and it is great every time!! Without rain the course has been beautifully maintained. The only complaint I can honestly find is the tree maintenance could be better - slightly overgrown making play tight - extreme on some holes but I personally love the challenge so no issues here for me there. Staff is great and play is great - best value near me as well. See you soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Wet track but great layout

This appears to be a mom & pop operation that is well worth playing and great value for the money. The day I played it was cart path only because the course was still waterlogged from all the rain but the tee boxes and greens were in excellent condition. I’m sure once it drys up and the fairways are mowed probably it would be even better.

Tight track, fun layout, but well worth playing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for just golf!

Small little clubhouse without much but the staff is fantastic. Pace of play is great and the course has a great hole layout to keep it that way regardless who's infront or behind!!! The holes are pretty close to each other, but open with good hazard play. Went 2 days after a huge rain and drainage could be better but a solid course for the price!!! Will come back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Consistently good

Friendly staff. Pace has been solid every time I have gone. Reasonable prices. Great local place that never disappoints

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 119
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Mixed

Nice mom and pops type couse that challenges your accuracy off the tee...really small green. Back 9 need a little love with the vegetation, tree trimming. Entire course could use a good grass cutting. Green were in great condition and rolled smooth.

Overall, a descent course to play for a practice with a few challenging holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Hidden gem

This course is so nice for the price! The greens are very nice and fairways are Very nice and not burnt! Will be playing here a lot

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value

I’ve played this course 4 times this summer and fallen in love with it. Great layout on this shotmaker’s course with fantastic greens. My only issues are 3 holes on the back... 10 is so dry and burned out that half the green on this long par 4 cannot be hit onto because it’s concrete, and the whole area around the same hole is concrete/bare grass where there should be a collection area and rough....it makes a long/medium iron shot impossible. Then on 11, they need to remove/trim back some trees which can make the hole unplayable, especially for lefties. 17 is a ‘golf in a hallway’ hole with overgrown trees which needs a rethink - possibly cutting back trees and changing/updating the green complex to defend it, otherwise a decent player can just hit two 9 irons and make birdie, like I did today. LOVE this course...and if you fix those 3 holes it goes from a B+ to an A/A+ course. A true gem!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A great time

My brother and nephew came in from Indiana so I took them to Willow Creek. They enjoyed the course very much and the staff were very friendly. Course was in very good shape and had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well

It’s an ok course. The tee boxes and greens were in very good shape...the fairways not so much....but never played there before and found it somewhat challenging

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Good greens

Greens were in good shape, most tees and fairways pretty rough. Glad I saw the course (first time playing) but won’t rush to get back as it is a bit of a drive for me. We didn’t enjoy some of the ultra short holes and “silly” doglegs.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good people

Staff is always cordial and accommodating unlike the staff at Hilliard Lakes

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 33
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 Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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