Willow Creek GC: #9
A view of the 9th green at Willow Creek Golf Course
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4.2
613 Reviews (613)
5 Stars
252
4 Stars
275
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
91.8%
Recommend this course
572 out of 613 reviews
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3.9
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
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4.3
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
Willow Creek's thoughtfully designed layout rewards accurate play and finishes with one of the Upstate's most memorable par-5 closing holes. Exceptionally friendly staff, well-maintained greens, and smooth pace of play consistently deliver strong value for golfers at every level.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6890 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.9

Situated between Greenville and Spartanburg, Willow Creek Golf Course is a favorite course amongst many area players. The course has a classic layout that starts out gently with a player-friendly front nine but then becomes much more challenging on the back nine. The layout is a seemingly mild 6,890 yards from the back tees but it can feel longer because of all the elevation changes you'll encounter. It's a golf course that will appeal to beginners but advanced players will also enjoy the many risk-reward opportunities that can be found throughout. Water hazards come into play on eight holes and there is a slew of strategically placed bunkers lurking along the greensides. The par-5 fifth hole is Willow Creek Golf Course's signature. This 516-yard hole tumbles across rolling hills with a stream that cuts right through the fairway.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
613 Reviews (613)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Brunch 6
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 28
Elevation Changes 22
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 29
Seniors 21
Advanced Golfers 15
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 19
Near the Airport 16

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Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Only thing missing

Bunkers were in poor condition. Other than that a really nice course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf with grandson

Course was in great shape, staff was friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing

51/2 hour round

Do you like long days on the course and sitting in a cart, then this course is for you. Hole were backed up 5 deep throughout the round. Shame is the course itself is nice

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

FIRST HOLE IN ONE!

Hit my first ace in my playing career on hole #7!

130 yds - 8 iron - Pinnacle Soft ball

Can’t wait to play this course again and maybe make some more memories!

Good luck!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grouchy old staff

Love playing here with my son and friends. Not very busy on a Saturday (rare) due to punched greens but the old guys out front with the clipboard told us to speed up even though we had no one in front or behind us. Poor lady at the bar must’ve been new because it took her 15 minutes to get us hot dogs and beer which made the old timers ever grouchier. I’m sure it’s tough when it’s really busy for the staff, but they've been pretty snarky for years. When we finished our round, we were talking in the parking lot, and of course here comes another grouch who told us to hurry up and bring the cart back.. we were respectful, but these guys think they are at the masters or something.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens aerated and wasn't aware until after booking on this app. Got to course and back 9 was closed. Should have been somewhere to be seen prior to booking.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic

This course is great, the greens are fantastic and the views are really nice.

Will definitely be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First But Not The Last

Well manicured tee boxes, fairways, and greens. Green were in great condition, fast but true. Loved this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
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 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Pace

Quit after 13 holes...seemed like three groups on every hole the last 5. Very frustrating!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A Perfect Golf Course!

Excellent facility and a very well managed course! Great layout and the greens were in great shape! A beautiful day for golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Enjoyment

I really enjoy playing this course. The views around the course are beautiful & laid out so one can enjoy. I try & play here once a week & so should you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willow Creek

Great open course with scoring friendly layout!! Greens are in great shape . Definitely will go back soon .

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

No tee time for the time I booked when we arrived.

Booked a few days earlier and paid in advance but when we arrived we were not in the system. The pro shop apologized and put us right on the tee box. Very nice staff and took care of the mixup.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great All Around

Course was in best shape of any course in the Upstate of SC. Highly recommend playing Willow Creek often.

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