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Willowick Golf Course
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6061 yards | 67.7 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5742 yards | 72.3 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 68.4/113 W: 74.4/124 | 327 | 195 | 502 | 155 | 387 | 463 | 183 | 281 | 375 | 2868 | 520 | 541 | 154 | 388 | 330 | 397 | 286 | 178 | 399 | 3193 | 6061 |
| Green M: 66.5/109 W: 72.4/119 | 320 | 190 | 481 | 144 | 349 | 444 | 149 | 267 | 367 | 2711 | 510 | 532 | 147 | 381 | 323 | 382 | 270 | 157 | 329 | 3031 | 5742 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by Caljuju on 02/14/2024
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Photo submitted by sykwoo2021 on 07/27/2021
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Photo submitted by Golfboi23 on 07/21/2021
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Photo submitted by Golfboi23 on 07/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u000004287194 on 09/08/2020
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Photo submitted by u000004287194 on 09/08/2020
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Photo submitted by u000004287194 on 09/08/2020
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Our scorecard... Photo submitted by Peter3419502 on 06/11/2020
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Photo submitted by HallsyHall on 05/06/2015
Very good deal, but the rest room is not
The rest room is not clean enough, and sometime there is mo paper. They need to improve this situation. The value is definitely good and people who working there are all nice.
improving
Greens were great. Looks like they have been putting in some work to fix up the course.
Terrible pace of play
I got paired with just one other but for whatever reason, there were 3 groups of 5 ahead of us. I was informed before I went out that they were playing but I was told they were almost done and we wouldn’t catch up to them. We caught up to them on the 7th hole. I have never waited so long. You would expect to at least come close to finishing your round when you tee off at 2:00pm, not here. Not a bad course, wouldn’t pay more than $35.
Golfer vs gopher
Lots of bumps in the fairway, be sure to wear your kidney belt qhen driving the golf cart! This course is right in the middle of a colorful neighborhood too, with lots of yelling, fireworks, digs barking and cars racing... If you're looking for a quiet place to play and focus, this course is not for you. For a practice round that you don't keep score, it's perfect!!
Willowick solid value
Course is well maintained. Terrific value. Highly recommended. 😀
Good course for the price
Always love to come here for 18 holes practice, greens were a bit slow but overall the course was in good condition, great value.
First time playing here
Played on the hottest day of the summer but still had a lot of fun. Checking in and getting on the first tee promptly was no sweat. Since it does have an easier slope rating it attracts more beginners and the pace of play can be very slow because of that. Fairways were decent but nothing to brag about. Rough was rough. Not well kept so it was actually easy to lose a ball in it due to the overgrown grass. Cart paths are not as well kept and it was a very bumpy at certain parts. Greens aren’t the best but and there were little tiny grass patches on them that got in the way. Overall, a decent course for the price. Don’t know if I’ll play here again but maybe if I’m in the area.
Goat Ranch
Goat ranch with flags. Horrible conditions, terrible layout, pace of play is atrocious. One of the worst courses I’ve ever played. The holes are all side by side and we almost got hit by golf balls several times. Greens are really bad and it was a terrible experience. We did not feel safe out there
Old Muni Course
Willowwick is an old muni course in Orange County. Greens were great. Perfect, in fact. The layout of the front nine is a bit confusing. The fairways are rough and bumpy (difficult to drive a cart full speed) and covered with native grasses. Staff was super friendly. Probably will skip it next time.
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