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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 u8147525 on 11/22/2021
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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
Course is in horrible condition!! It used to be a decent course a few years ago but I wouldn't even waste my time playing here for free. There are several homeless areas on the golf course and absolutely no effort has been made to maintain the course.
March session
The course was in good shape considering not much rain in the past several weeks. There were some patchy spots on the tee boxes, and fairways, but nothing too severe. The pace of play on a Thursday was excellent as we finished our round in just under 4 hours. For the value this is definitely a must play course every couple of weeks.
Homeless people at tee box
Horrible course condition and over priced. Homeless people with tents on multiple holes. Trash and debris from homeless living scattered all over the course and greens.
Worst Couse in California Ever Played!
Wait to Tee Shot Ever Hole and Too Dirty Surrounding the FairWay.
I am Visiting From New York I've Been Played Many Golf Courses in California But This Course is Worst Couse, I've Ever Play!!!
Run down
This used to be a very good course but now it has been run down by neglect. The fairways are patchy uneven there's no grass it's just bad.
Willowick Golf Course
The greens were the best I have ever seen them, but the fairways are very thin with many bare spots. The tees are also in need of some work.
Just a place to hit it, and not really lose it
The course played tricky at times trying to find a good place to tee off from. The tees aren’t the best. The greens are the best thing about the place. There were acceptable, playing fast and firm. We made some decent putts. Played under almost perfect conditions. No complaints here, just know it’s really not that great. But it’s a place to hit it.
Pictures Deceiving
First time playing with son. Looked at pictures and reviews, most were negative. Tee box uneven and torn up. Weeds everywhere even on tee box. Fairways hard and real dry. I assume because of water drought can’t water as often. Bumpy fairways Graffiti on walls, rakes on netting something I’ve never seen before. Overall just not enjoyable. Paid for 18 holes but left after 9.
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