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3.4
1124 Reviews (1124)
5 Stars
160
4 Stars
235
3 Stars
335
2 Stars
190
1 Stars
204
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
66.5%
Recommend this course
646 out of 1124 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.5%
Recommend this course
36 out of 49 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
74.1%
Recommend this course
86 out of 116 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6061 yards
Slope 110
Rating 67.7

Opened in 1929, Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana is Orange County's oldest public golf course. It is a challenging layout that has garnered a quite a following over the years. The course features wide fairways and large greens that offer ample room. There aren’t any water hazards a few strategically placed sand traps come into play and there are also mature trees lining the fairways. Golfers will get to practice a variety of different shots on this course. It is player-friendly enough for high-handicappers but there are still some challenges for low handicappers. The excellent condition of the greens and fairways are inviting no matter what your skill level. In addition to the golf course, Willowick also offers a grass driving range and three practice putting greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Golf Season Year round
Architect William P. Bell (1929)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Casual

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant
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3.4
1124 Reviews (1124)
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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome management.

The GM here and his staff are incredible. Super friendly and have some good gear inside which you wouldn’t think at first. Fun course and the bang for buck value is all there. Will come back often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A bargain

For the money is a fairly long course with a nice layout for beginners or high handicap

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good public

For a cheap public course. It’s not bad. Tee boxes definitely need some TLC and the greens roll like you’re on a thick carpet. Easy to shoot low in those conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Goff times

The course is better with the new management change.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improving condition

Condition of this course has been improving. That's a good thing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect day to play

The pace was remarkable. Not once did we have to wait. Thank you for that. Doesn't come often, but its notable when it does.

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

Nice course

The condition of the course wasn't as bad as I thought, but the ground was very bumpy. The pace of play was good and the staff was courteous and friendly. All in all, it was great experience playing here, and I plan to return to this course in the near future.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough shape and a bit dangerous

Very friendly at the pro shop The main issues with the course are the terrible condition of the grass and the risk of getting hit by an errant shot. It's so bad that the actual tees are very bumpy and uneven let alone the fairways - patchy, bumps of dirt clods etc litter the fairways. The course layout (like tees right behind greens and narrow fairways next to each other) is a recipe for getting hit - almost did a couple of times and maybe half the time the golfers yelled fore. Won't play there again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 162
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 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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