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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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Our scorecard... Photo submitted by Peter3419502 on 06/11/2020
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Photo submitted by HallsyHall on 05/06/2015
Layout is good. The greens are good. Fairways are horrible.
What happened to this course
I have played Willowick for over 20 years but not for a few years. The greens used to be nice now they are horrible. The fairways are in bad condition and the rough is like driving through a land mine. A beer and dog would have been nice but the snack bar was closed. You could play this or just go to junk yard and make your own course there.
Great weekday round
Great day at Willowick. Pace of play was superb and conditions were good. Overall I really like playing at Willowick - it is well priced and a fun round of golf.
Golf disappointment
Fairways were dry and many gofer holes,Greens had trimmed downed weeds ,made ball bounce during putting,but worst of all were the multiple homeless encampments throughout the couce.Will not be playing there again
course is in very bad shape
I'm sure at one time this was a nice course but it is in rough shape and beat up. The tee boxes are ridiculously bad and greens also have been recently punched which made the course even worse. It should be considered a 2 putt max on the greens as they stand. 1st time playing it and the last, I'd much rather pay $20 more and get a much better course somewhere else.
Good Value
30 dollars for 18 holes and a cart on a weekend after so you get what you pay for in some ways. But the greens were pretty fast for that fee.
Needs some TLC
Staff is very friendly. It’s not the greatest course, but it’s more economically friendly. Currently there is no snack bar, no on course restrooms, and the fairways need some rehab. All in all, it’s still fun to get out and play golf here.
Good Pace but not much else
The Pace of Play was good for a Saturday. We played in 4 hours. However, tee boxes, fairways, and cart path all need some serious work. The greens were decent.
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