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3.5
1171 Reviews (1171)
5 Stars
174
4 Stars
254
3 Stars
340
2 Stars
196
1 Stars
207
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
71.4%
Recommend this course
686 out of 1171 reviews
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3.7
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.6%
Recommend this course
40 out of 49 reviews
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3.7
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
79.6%
Recommend this course
82 out of 103 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
1171 Reviews (1171)

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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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Don’t waste your money

Horrible course, no signs to the next hole, unmowed tee boxes and fairways

Fairway is like an off rod obstacle course , very few cart paths,, they’re more like goat trails. Only good things were the greens, but even those had a lot of bald spots, the people in the pro shop were friendly but I will never play here again even if it was free!!

Don’t waste your time and money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Looking better

Overall the golf course is getting better and better. I have played there for a few months and I have seen much improvement on the greens. What ever you guys are doing, is working. Thanks. Great course...

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Just keeps getting worse

Stopped playing because conditions were so bad. After a year or so gave it another try after deciding to play at the last minute. Course conditions are worse that ever.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs work

Fairways are dry. Fairways are bumby . Dirt patches all over the Fairways. The bunkers are like cement. The greens are slow but ok.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough is Rough

I haven’t played here in a while. But, when I returned, I can clearly see that they are making much needed, well -deserved improvements. They are letting the grass grow everywhere, I suppose, to improve the overall conditions of the playing field. But, the so the grass has grown way out of control .

I hit my second shot on the Par 5, 6th hole and came up short left of the green .I saw where it landed, but when I stated looking for it, I couldn’t find it. Not good for me and pace of play. It’s not just here but on other holes that the rough is growing to a point where finding your ball is a hit or miss.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
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 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not bad

Not bad for beginners. They are not contorted fairway. So hard to fine ball even on fairway.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course Needs TLC

The course is very run down. Fairways are full of chunks of tall grass that just need to be mowed but no one has put in the effort do so. There are branches that have fallen onto the fairway, along with trees that were cut down and the trunks left behind.They should not be charging regular rates for this place. The pro shop and restaurant seem nice but they don't match the neglected course. I won't bother to come back unless I hear they made changes.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Do not play here

I haven't been here in a year or longer because the property was going down hill, saw an open tee time and figured I would give it a shot. Worst course conditions I have ever played....ever!!! This place might as well be closed its literally that bad. Spend your $50 somewhere else because this was an absolute joke. There are over grown weeds in the middle of the fairway!!! Love the staff, they were really nice. Don't come here!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good for practices

Here is not bad. But course is not good conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great Deal

Although this course is not in the best shape, it is a fantastic value for the area. We played at around 10 AM and played in under 4 hours. In the OC area, rounds usually take much longer than that. Also only paid 35 dollars for 18 with a cart which is much lower than the running rate in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

The course is poorly maintained. I understand that the dollar amount is not high but it doesn’t mean that the facility should be that crappy. I will not be going to this course any time soon or maybe in the future. The grass is not maintained at all. You have homeless people just walking across the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Willowick at it's worst condition

We have playing Willowick for many years. I would rate the course condition as the worst I have ever seen. The fairways are covered with large weeds. Looks like the rest of the course hasn't been mowed in weeks. It is so bad, I wonder if it is deliberate. With that said, being able to play a regulation length course with a cart for only $25. makes it ALMOST worth it.

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

Fun course

This is a very fun course to play on. The fairways are wide but some of the tall grass hides your ball too well. The staff are very friendly and so were the other golfers we spoke with. I’ll definitely be back to play there again soon!

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