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3.4
1117 Reviews (1117)
5 Stars
158
4 Stars
232
3 Stars
335
2 Stars
189
1 Stars
203
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
65.4%
Recommend this course
641 out of 1117 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
77.3%
Recommend this course
51 out of 66 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
69.9%
Recommend this course
86 out of 123 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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3.4
1117 Reviews (1117)
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5.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Handicap 15-19
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1.0
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Perfect weather
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Willowick, the demise of a nice course

I had to see a chiropractor after my round yesterday, There are so many animal holes, and non planted areas you need and ATV, not a golf cart. The approach to every green was torn up with animal holes, trying to get a decent approach shot was ridiculous. The green fees are a great deal, but still not worth it.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

it was terrible totally.

Paying this golf club to play golf is the most pathetic thing. What a waste of money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing

Meh

Not worth the $58 (w/cart). Enjoyed the layout but fairways were in terrible shape at best. Definitely don't hit your ball into the rough. Greens were nice. Bar/restaurant is cool. They need to redo the fairways or lower fees.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
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Willowwick

I found out why it was pretty much. The only Course that had teetimes. The course is tore up everywhere you drive except on the concrete and even then some was like riding a horse while trotting I had a tighten the strap holding my bag in about every couple holes because of all the rattling and bumping The greens were kept up, but everything else was a mess even the tea boxes

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Robbery for your money

Course is extremely bumps, the only good thing about the course are the greens but have the course is so sandy it’s a military base. Plenty of low skilled golfers, almost got hit by a ball 7 times and even saw someone get hit by a ball right in front of me. All in all don’t waste your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old fashion domie

To bumpy for cart hard to find a smooth release from tees. Needs a steam Rollin. Still way improved and beginning to show some creative sparks...thanks to staff and super attendant.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course

The course was not in good condition. The course was very bumpy and difficult to ride. The layout of the course was also not very appealing.

Some of the tea boxes were right next to the greens making it difficult to focus when you’re worried about stray balls flying your way

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough shape

Holes and Ts ok, but fairways in terrible shape due to gofer holes and mounds. Ya get what you pay for!

Good pace of play and friendly place.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Mediocre

I’ve only played maybe 10 courses this one takes the cake for the worst. Mainly because of course conditions.. greens aren’t bad but everything else is. Feels like you are off-roading in the golf cart. Holes and dirt mounds everywhere. Not well maintained or worth the time/money.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Have really cleaned up the course over the last year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Below Avg Pace

Conditions-wise, the course could be better, but for the relatively affordable cost there is value there. However, letting a foursome of hacks jump on the back 9 in front of people with a 1pm tee time really lacks professionalism and courtesy. On top of that, even the legitimate order of golfers was too close together. We started at 12:50pm and could only complete 16 holes. If golfing after the time change in fall, you’d better start at noon if you want to get in all 18.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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