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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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Our scorecard... Photo submitted by Peter3419502 on 06/11/2020
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Photo submitted by HallsyHall on 05/06/2015
Good putting green condition.
Putting greens were best areas of condition on the course. Cart path sections once off the concrete were full of holes. Fairways were average. Still, for the money I would recommend the course.
Not in good shape
The old adage you get what you pay for is so true at Willowwick. The course was patchy throughout, but was fine for my wife, son and his friend. Just be prepared for some crappy lies. The rolled nicely so that was a saving grace. The concession was out of most items on the menu, but they did have outstanding hot dogs. The course hangs their hat on outstanding staff and service. I play a lot a golf and the staff at many of the courses I play could learn a few things about customer service from the folks at Willowwick. I probably wont play their again, but the staff do make it a bit tempting.
Great service
Decent course but very friendly employees. Great service
Not recommended
Pros:
- Green fee was $56 on Saturday
- Green speed was decent
Cons:
- Layout of the course. Fairways and holes are clumped up. Many tee box shared with other holes.
- Offroading and non-existent cart paths.
- Pace of play was horrible. Backed up almost 30 minutes. No marshall to enforce pace of play. Saw a group of 6 players with 3 carts.
- No cart girl on 87 degree weather.
Fairways still need some improvement.
Tee boxes are looking better than ever before love it.
Gophers holes still shows on fairway.
Great deal, good course
I feel this course is very user friendly for beginners like myself. Only lost one ball which is a win in itself : )
I recommend this course for anyone that's not on too high of a horse.
The entire staff is top notch awesome! Very laid back vibe throughout.
Weekend golf
Slow pace but overall good time golfing. Greens were a little fast
Greatly improved conditions
Much improved conditions on the fairways and the greens were in excellent shape.
Extremely impressed with pace of play, just over 4 hours.
Friendly Staff & good pace
Fast pace playing 18. Finished in 4 hrs 10 minutes.
Friendly staff.
Not well kept
The golf course is not well kept and require major maintenance.
Willowick
Fairways were in pretty good shape for here. The greens were recently punched, no notice of that listed before booking. So, you had no chance of making putts of more than 5 feet unless you got a lucky roll. Give it about 2 weeks and the greens will be in better shape.
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