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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2.0
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Previously Played

Save your money

This course is not in great shape. The greens are among the worst in town. There are better options for less money.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course!

I loved this course. The fairways were in great condition. Green were pretty good. I loved the layout...it's right in front of you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Pace of play

Willow Creek was very busy that day, but pace of play was actually pretty fast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow for a Tuesday mid-morning round

The course was in decent shape. Tee boxes and fairways were in good condition. The greens had been sanded recently and were slower than normal, but the ball still held its line. The bunkers were in below average condition. It had rained the night before and bunkers were never drug or raked before the round. I was surprised at the slowplay for a mid-morning round on a weekday. We teed off 20 minutes after our scheduled tee time due to the slowplay, and then had to wait on each hole for the tee box, then fairway, then green to clear to hit each shot. We did still finish our round in four and a half hours, so all in all not terrible but could have been done much sooner with an average pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Greens and fairways

Course in great shape...paired up some great golfers...pace of play was on point...would play again

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

Fun, challenging course.

Great experience. Pro shop and grill staff very helpful and efficient . Course in great shape. Interesting layout. Definitely will replay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What you see is what you get.

The course layout is average so a higher handicap player can come and enjoy themselves. The greens are usually in great shape and this time while they had plenty of green on them, they seemed to be a bit hairy and slow. Looking for a divot, good luck, on top of being slow, they were hard at the same time. I’m not sure how that is possible. Overall, the course looks and plays well. You will have fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Saturday hot dog and beer challenge

Our threesome likes Willow Creek as the layout is fun and not too difficult to get around.

The pace of play yesterday was horrible as we got stuck behind two guys and what appeared to be their daughters who had no idea how to play at all. The guys took so much time on their own shots and the course got all backed up. A round that would normally take us 3 1/2 hours to play took 4 1/2 hours and was extremely frustrating. No rangers to push them along and no offer to let us play through.

Also on the par 5 15th hole there seemed to be a war going on in someone’s backyard with rapid firing guns. A little disconcerting on the second shot I can tell you.

All this being said we will be back sooner rather than later.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

4/10/11:04a.m.

Course is in great shape. Staff very pleasant. Great to actually see rangers on a public course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice track

Staff is incredibly friendly

Aeration was not near healed which made putting quite a challenge.

I’m glad they are working on them though

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

willow

Just a little over four hours which is acceptable though except for a backup late it would have been 3 1/2. Greens were the best part of the course and rolled very true. Course design was good as Par 3's and par 5's varied a lot. Generally used most clubs. Greens were guarded appropriately and a few pin placements were in real tough spots and I enjoyed the challenge. Always ready to go back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Willow Creek on the upswing

The course was in good shape for winter golf. You could see some new work taking place with the bunkers. Of course, there was a frost delay, but that was expected and the staff got us off as soon as all our players were there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willow

Great greens. Generous fairways. Very appealing to look at from the tee. Don't be afraid to move back a set of tees.. blue tees were fairly easy for this 10 handicapper.. great hot dogs

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

BMW championship

The course is in beautiful shape and is worth every penny. I can't understand why this course is not on the BMW charity golf championship here in Greenville because of the space to whole spectator as well as long enough for players.if you're in The upstate of SC this should be a must for golfer.

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