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3.5
1132 Reviews (1132)
5 Stars
163
4 Stars
237
3 Stars
335
2 Stars
192
1 Stars
205
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
69.3%
Recommend this course
653 out of 1132 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
77.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 35 reviews
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3.7
108 Reviews (108)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.9%
Recommend this course
82 out of 108 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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant
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3.5
1132 Reviews (1132)
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing

Greens were very bumpy. Entire course was bumpy and very uneven. Clubhouse had nothing in it and restaurant was closed

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/30/2019

Thank you for your review. We apologize for your experience and appreciate your feedback. If you would like to continue this conversation, please feel free to reach out to us at info@willowickgolf.com.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/30/2019

Thanks for your review! Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Not bad

This course gets a bad rap. Location isn't great; a lot of the holes aren't memorable; what's with the huge bunkers; no rakes in the bunkers; etc. But overall, it isn't as bad as described. The greens aren't horrible. Maybe a little bumpy at times, but they aren't slow. I hate slow greens. The fairways had so-so coverage. I don't care about no grass in the rough as long as there is grass in the fairway. So it's a muni with graffiti on some walls and lots of bunkers are missing rakes, but the greens are okay (despite the multiple colors) and there was enough grass on the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/30/2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We value your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Average

too expensive for course conditions...no twilight pricing

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/30/2019

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are working hard to improve the customer experience.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Construction hat needed

The course felt like an abandon construction site. A lot of fairways areas were just dirt patches that needed grass and care. Pace of play was fair. Greens fair. My worry was not to damage any of my clubs from hitting off the hard surfaces. I won’t be returning unless it’s free, but that’s even pushing it too.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old course and layout is too close. The green and doe tee boxes are within 15-20 feet or closer. You can hear the tee boxes hitting and when your putting : it can affect you.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Great value. Good restaurant, had breakfast before the round which was good. Warm up bucket was a nice add on. Pace of play was very surprisingly fast

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dumpy

Pro shop empty Spray paint on holes just loooks like a dump,crappy tee boxes. The one bathroom on the course should be condemned seriously it’s so bad. Not worth the money spend another $10 and go to a better course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a great round for the price

Fairly flat course, rarely lose a ball. Greens are average, bunkers are a real challenge. A few tricky holes with greens that require lots of accuracy to set up for a birdie. The clubhouse is great, friendly staff and good food.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

No frills, just fun golf

Been playing here 5-10x year since the mid ‘80’s - each time just like the time before. Public golf condition fairways, greens and sand traps and a mix on the course of retirees, fathers/sons and a number of beginners all enjoying a good day in the sun. Sure you’ll run into some locals who thing this is their Augusta National, but for the most part Willowick is like eating Sunday dinner at Mom’s after you’ve been away at college for a semester.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun course

I really like this course. It's like a smaller version of Los Serranos North/south. Fun, and conveniently located in the city of Santa Ana. Rough neighborhood, and sometimes you get the rift/raft in their wife beaters walking through. Just need to be careful, it's Santa Ana. Not Newport beach.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible conditions. Divots all left unfixed, sand in middle of fairway, and rough spots throughout

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun layout and good value

The greens were in pretty good shape and while the fairways are not lush and smooth there was always grass under my ball. Sometimes it was a variety of grasses but it was grass nonetheless. Snack bar was not open and there was no one going around so I couldn’t buy anything and it was a Sunday morning. In the final analysis, I only decided to golf the day before and Willowick was the only thing affordable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

poor layout, bad fairway condition, no signage for next hall

I lost the way to get 16th hall

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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