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3.5
1127 Reviews (1127)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
236
3 Stars
335
2 Stars
190
1 Stars
205
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
67.9%
Recommend this course
648 out of 1127 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.7%
Recommend this course
29 out of 41 reviews
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3.8
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.1%
Recommend this course
83 out of 109 reviews
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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 - $14
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Casual

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Bar, Snacks, Restaurant
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3.5
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Awful condition

This was probably the worst maintained course I have ever seen in my life. Literally the worst. The fairway all were patchy everywhere and unkept and it honestly felt like we’re at a local park playing golf on the grass that kids play on. The greens were bumpy and terribly groomed and there was a 5 cart pileup on every hole. Terrible course and will never go again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Absolutely awful

The course was in the worst conditions possible. Never have i ever had an experience as bad as this. Also the pace of play was garbage. Was there for nearly 6 hours. Do not come here

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/24/2021

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Reviews 2
1.0
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First Time Playing

Cow pasture

If this course was free, I’d still want my money back.. fairways were just as thick as the rough. When you weren’t on those ares, you were on dirt. Only thing pleasant about this course was the staff.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/24/2021

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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Course

The greens were in good shape. Fairways at not good at all. Pace of play was good.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/24/2021

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/24/2021

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Subpar

Yes pun intended! For the money, it's a solid course, but the course conditions leave a lot to be desired. The fairways are patchy, and the rough is usually dirt. If you're relatively new to course play, then this course is probably not for you. If you're experienced, and can shape some shots, then this course can be a great value deal. Not many regulations courses for the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/24/2021

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Played On
Reviews 241
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/24/2021

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Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/01/2021

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Reviews 241
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/01/2021

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Played On
Reviews 241
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/26/2021

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Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/26/2021

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/26/2021

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Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Ugh!

Was desperate to get out to play 18 on a short notice and only found Willowick. The course is in bad shape. Tee boxes are horrendous right now. The fairways are a joke. You need a Ford Raptor to drive on them and cart paths are even worse to drive on. The greens look like a skinned giraffe. The pace was maddening. 5.5 hours. A group of girls in front of us were driving their carts on the greens and parking them there to putt. Then, they’d drive onto the next tee box, park, and tee off. They were actually mad at ME for asking them not to do that. No Marshall? Just a bad experience all around. The girls let us play through but it still took forever to finish. I won’t be coming back. Look elsewhere brothers and sisters. Or, ignore my review and find out how honest I am for yourselves. Play well!…just at another course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sad conditions

Course is in sad condition. Several homeless people living on the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/26/2021

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Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Muni

Willowick is a nice muni. Greens were in pretty good shape and fairways ok. Course just needs some TLC and it is fine. It allows the use of all clubs and is a fair course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Overall the course is a lot of fun. The fairways are pretty messed up as are many of the greens. But the layout is a really fun and I would definitely come back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/26/2021

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Played On
Reviews 241
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/26/2021

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Played On
Reviews 241
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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