Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana, California, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

3.5

1155 Reviews (1155)

5 Stars

166

4 Stars

251

3 Stars

338

2 Stars

194

1 Stars

206

Conditions

3.1

Value

3.9

Layout

3.6

Friendliness

4.4

Pace

3.8

Amenities

3.5

70.4%

Recommend this course

673 out of 1155 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.7

40 Reviews (40)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.4

Value

4.3

Layout

3.6

Pace

3.7

Amenities

3.6

StaffFriendliness

4.5

85.0%

Recommend this course

34 out of 40 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.8

110 Reviews (110)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

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Conditions

3.4

Value

4.2

Layout

3.8

Pace

4.0

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.5

79.1%

Recommend this course

87 out of 110 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

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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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Blue	71	6061 yards	67.7	110
Red (W)	71	5742 yards	72.3	118

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Willowick Municipal Golf Course

Metrics:

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

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

1155 Reviews (1155)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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u000004239256

Played On 04/03/2021

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Don’t play here!

Better courses for the same price. The grass in the fairway is probably the worse I’ve ever played.

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Poor

Friendliness Poor

Pace Fair

Amenities Poor

Comment

u000008106986

Played On 04/02/2021

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Older municipal course in need of a face lift

Carts were nice but the range was closed at 8:30 am ,apparently they were out of balls. ( later while playing it opened ) The tee boxes were a scavenger hunt for level ground with grass. The fairways were quite bad ,enough so that in the cart we had to go very slow to avoid an uncomfortable ride. Bare spot everywhere. The greens were actually in good shape, but that was not enough to get me back.

Conditions Poor

Value Fair

Layout Poor

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Comment

u000001377429

Played On 04/01/2021

Reviews 15

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Poor

Value Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Poor

Comment

ldesimas

Played On 03/29/2021

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Poor

Friendliness Fair

Pace Good

Amenities Poor

Comment

ldesimas

Played On 03/29/2021

Reviews 2

1.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Horrible Course

Course conditions are terrible. Hole numbers missing, etc. fairways are choppy and greens are bad.

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Poor

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us.

mrrobertvargas

Played On 03/29/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Course in very poor shape

Course was in poor shape and homeless living in tents on the course. Really disappointed with the wick

Conditions Poor

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Poor

Amenities Poor

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

gemmaatkinson

Played On 03/20/2021

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

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u314161024500

Played On 03/27/2021

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

u000001295218

Played On 03/26/2021

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

Areed12

Played On 03/23/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

pgunay

Played On 03/23/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

Sonny562

Played On 03/21/2021

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

uNFMG5667NF

Played On 03/22/2021

Reviews 5

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Poor

Layout Poor

Friendliness Poor

Pace Fair

Amenities Poor

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

u6025784

Played On 03/17/2021

Reviews 38

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Walked

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

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Gordon5579373

Played On 03/12/2021

Reviews 22

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Fair

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

u490145971

Played On 03/18/2021

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

ogpetrov85

Played On 03/13/2021

Reviews 1

1.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Course jjis in terrible condition. There are plenty of courses bear by that are way better value for your money. STAY AWAY

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Poor

Friendliness Good

Pace Poor

Amenities Poor

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us.

ELPRADOJIM

Played On 03/09/2021

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Average

Pace Fair

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

steveham

Played On 03/11/2021

Reviews 12

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Poor

Value Average

Layout Fair

Friendliness Fair

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

GMwillowick

Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for playing and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

ndoghansen

Played On 03/01/2021

Reviews 27

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Previously Played

The WICK

I've played this course over 700 times over the last 35+ years. Obviously I liked it plus the club I belonged to had standing tee times every Saturday morning. That was a sweet deal. Roughly 10 years ago the condition of the course started to decline. The club moved on but me and my sons still play it occasionally. In the last few years it's gotten really bad. I understand that the property has sold and is slated for development. I get that they don't want to invest a lot of money into it but it's still a shame. The Wick is one of the oldest courses in SoCal.

Conditions Poor

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

36 37 38 39 40

FAQ

What is the address of Willowick Golf Course?

Willowick Golf Course is located at 3017 W 5th St, Santa Ana, California 92703, Orange County.

Is Willowick Golf Course open to the public?

Yes, Willowick Golf Course is open to the public.

What year did Willowick Golf Course open?

Willowick Golf Course was built in 1929.

Who designed Willowick Golf Course?

William P. Bell (1929) is the architect of Willowick Golf Course.

What is the par of Willowick Golf Course

The par of Willowick Golf Course is 71.

What is the length of Willowick Golf Course

The length of Willowick Golf Course is 6061 yards.

What is the rating of Willowick Golf Course

The rating of Willowick Golf Course is 67.7.

What is the slope of Willowick Golf Course

The slope of Willowick Golf Course is 110.

What are the course conditions at Willowick Golf Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Willowick Golf Course are good.

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