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3.5
1152 Reviews (1152)
5 Stars
166
4 Stars
249
3 Stars
337
2 Stars
194
1 Stars
206
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
70.0%
Recommend this course
670 out of 1152 reviews
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3.7
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.0%
Recommend this course
34 out of 42 reviews
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3.7
113 Reviews (113)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.1%
Recommend this course
86 out of 113 reviews
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Course Highlights
The consistently friendly and helpful staff stand out as a genuine highlight at Willowick Golf Course. Exceptional value for money and a forgiving open layout make it a rewarding choice for golfers of all skill levels.

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
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro 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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Reviews

3.5
1152 Reviews (1152)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Brunch 7
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 19
Undulating Greens 8
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 20
Locals 19
Beginners 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 20

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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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 166
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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Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
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Previously Played

You get what you pay

Entire course could use a lot of TLC, but then again with how expensive golf is nowadays you get what you pay.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course for the money

Fairways a little rough but nice course and they are about to airrate the greens , so check ahead

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens fantastic shape!

Played on a Wednesday at 10:30 AM

Course was not too busy, generous fairways but watch out for potholes and bumps and gopher holes.

Greens were outstanding. Would recommend for value conscious golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 158
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willowick

I used to play twilight here after work some twenty years ago. I believe the course is now in much better condition while maintaining the original characteristics of the course. The starter (Brian) was very friendly and made feel at home. I would love to come back to play over and over again.

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

Well maintained greens, not much airflow in restroom

Well maintained greens.

Greenskeeper is doing a great job.

Pro shop staff is friendly.

There is not much airflow in restroom.

It smells.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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