Willow Creek GC: #9
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4.2
605 Reviews (605)
5 Stars
249
4 Stars
270
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
91.7%
Recommend this course
564 out of 605 reviews
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3.5
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
63.6%
Recommend this course
7 out of 11 reviews
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4.2
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.5%
Recommend this course
51 out of 57 reviews
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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
605 Reviews (605)

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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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course and value

Love this course. Pace of play was a little slow but they did have a tourney that morning so it was a little backed up. I really enjoy this course and it is in great shape. Would definitely recommend to a friend and will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Value

Well worth the money. Course is in good condition (except for un-filled divots and un-repaired ball marks - why do golfers do that?). Greens can be tricky and hard to read. You'll enjoy it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing!!

Great for any level golfer. Very well maintained and manicured fairways and greens. My brother in-law and I really enjoyed this golf outing. The par 3 holes are a bit short but the hazards make up for any lacking in challenge.

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

Testing out the new irons

I booked a tee time for my son and I on short notice. I wasn't too optimistic on how it would go since it was raining and my first time playing with a new set of irons. Turned out to be a good day with the course in great shape considering all the rain the night before. The staff was friendly and the pace of play was great for a Sunday afternoon (3 hrs 45 mins).

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of the best

We liked the straight forward design. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in very good condition.
No complaints.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short course

I like this golf course a lot it's short and you can shot a low round here; however, we had two five-somes in front of us on a Saturday. Really slowed down play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Lush

Only gripe was cart path only because of the rain the previous day. Course wasn't wet at all. Fairways and tee boxes were lush. Greens were in relatively good condition. For the hot deal price it was well worth it.

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

Excellent Course

I have played here several times and I'm never disappointed. The course conditions are superb, although the greens are slower than most but they're in flawless shape. You will not be disappointed especially for the deals golf now has for this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome Course!

This was the first time I have golfed at Willow Creek, and I will definitely go back there! It was an outstanding experience overall. I got a very good price online, and it was well worth my money. The course was in very good condition. I already told my golf buddies that we need to schedule a round there soon! The only negative comment I will make is that it was a long round! Now, this is understandable seeing that it was a Friday and how nice the course is. There was just a lot of people there, and I guess I am just used to faster rounds. That however will not keep me from returning there very soon! See ya again soon! Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Very nice course

Had one of my best rounds ever. 86. I am a 21 handicap. Liked that the par 3's were short.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Willow Creek

I found this to be the premier course that I have played in this market. The fairways were great the greens receptive and the degree of difficulty fair but testing. The staff was very friendly and eager to make us welcome. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to have a great day on the golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willow Creek

Conditions matched the look off the course. Green and plush fairways manicured the way a course should be. Greens were soft and putted true and fast.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great value

The course was in superb shape--fairways and greens. The rough was challenging, but not too rough.
Highly recommend this as a top notch daily fee course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great open course

This was my first time playing this course as well as playing this year. Arrived early so I could hit a bucket of balls on the driving range. People were very friendly. Facilities were great. Did not have anything to eat, thus I can't comment on the food. The course is very long, so I do not recommend walking. The course has several water stations where players can keep hydrated in the extreme heat of SC. Most holes are wide open. Very difficult to loose a ball unless one really miss hits it. Did not see any rangers on the course. Did not have to wait because of slow play. Highly recommend playing this course. Will definitely play it again. Did not see any lakes or water hazard. There was a creek of little significance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

blind shots leading to creeks

The course has several blind shots with creeks not seen from the tee. If playing for the first time important to play with someone who knows the course. The greens overall condition was good. the greens were scarred in some places by players not repairing ball marks. The driving range did not have any yardage indicators. it was interesting I would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

willow Creek first time

Great condition course with fair but tough rough. Greens were in perfect condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Well Maintained

Fits all skill levels. Beautiful course, easy to navigate, and nice surroundings.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has great facilities! Nice great driving range!

Love this course! Wish I was closer...but well worth the drive! A beautiful layout...doesn't have that one hole that has you thinking it doesn't belong!

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

Fun Course

Greens and fairways are in good shape. Had a great time playing. Pace of play was right on track. Was able to enjoy the round with feeling pressured by other groups. Facilities are nice and the staff was pleasant to deal with. One of best times I've had in a while.

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

Very playable!

One the best courses in the Upstate area. Definitely a challenge but more playable than some of the 'tricked up' courses in the area. Not too many blind shots, greens in great condition and the whole course is just a gem. Could play this place every weekend no question!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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