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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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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rained on

I got rained on on hole 4 but other than that it was a great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Very enjoyable experience. I have played this course many times and always find it a great place to play. Good condition for greens and fairways. A relatively short course from the white tees. Not a lot of out-of-bounds. I will play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course

Good fairways, excellent challenging greens. A bit expensive under normal rates.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Good times

Great course intermediate difficulty beautiful views, all around good time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willow Creek Golf

The course was in excellent shape. The staff must try it and make the effort of pairing singles and doubles together if the course is booked. That way players won't feel that they are waiting for the group ahead on every hole.

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

Willow Creek

The course is over prices during peak hours. Prepay through Golfnow and you will pay a fair price If you take advantage of the delas. The bugs on the back mine are extremely annoying.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course, great staff!

This was my first time playing this course. I got there an hour early than my tee time because the forecast was for rain. They had no problem sending us off. The course was in great shape and I am sure will only get better. I highly recommend playing this course, just keep it in the fairway because they are all tree lined. This course also has its share of bunkers!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Monday at Willow Creek was super.

On Monday I played Willow Creek with my retired Navy pal. We were paired with another twosome who were enjoying a day at the course. We had a great time. The weather was spectacular, the course was in great shape, the staff was friendly and helpful. It was a great day of golf. I played my best round in over a year even though this was my first time to play in about a month. I highly recommend Willow Creek.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Rude starter

From the very top, from all appearances, this course looked great. I went inside to the clubhouse, checked in, and made my way to the range with a medium bucket of balls (40 golf balls was $5).

The starter asked me what time my tee time was, and if I was a "Guest." From that point on, if he wanted to get my attention, he shouted "GUEST!!!!!!" Some what rude, and a strange way to start the round.

Fairways were in okay shape considering the dry and cold weather we have had in the first quarter of 2014.

Bunkers were in very good shape.

Greens were bumpy, but they were just pluged and are starting to come back to life.

Overall, it wasn't worth over $40 to play. It's worth the trip to head up to Cherokee Valley, in my opinion and pay about $15 less.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hilly course

Used to playing flat courses in Fl. Lots of fun. Recently punched and sanded so putting was a challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Weather

Would have been nice to know the greens had been aeriated recently, putts were all over the place... Will call before booking next time.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens aerated

Wish it was indicated when booking my round... It was like putting on a I-85!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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