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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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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course for the price

Always love to come here for 18 holes practice, greens were a bit slow but overall the course was in good condition, great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First time playing here

Played on the hottest day of the summer but still had a lot of fun. Checking in and getting on the first tee promptly was no sweat. Since it does have an easier slope rating it attracts more beginners and the pace of play can be very slow because of that. Fairways were decent but nothing to brag about. Rough was rough. Not well kept so it was actually easy to lose a ball in it due to the overgrown grass. Cart paths are not as well kept and it was a very bumpy at certain parts. Greens aren’t the best but and there were little tiny grass patches on them that got in the way. Overall, a decent course for the price. Don’t know if I’ll play here again but maybe if I’m in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0

Goat Ranch

Goat ranch with flags. Horrible conditions, terrible layout, pace of play is atrocious. One of the worst courses I’ve ever played. The holes are all side by side and we almost got hit by golf balls several times. Greens are really bad and it was a terrible experience. We did not feel safe out there

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Old Muni Course

Willowwick is an old muni course in Orange County. Greens were great. Perfect, in fact. The layout of the front nine is a bit confusing. The fairways are rough and bumpy (difficult to drive a cart full speed) and covered with native grasses. Staff was super friendly. Probably will skip it next time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Not worth the money

This courses in terrible shape are driving rain was in terrible shape. The information on the golf now website is incorrect in an. I don't think those pictures that they show are from this golf course. Does golf courses in terrible condition. Don't be fooled like me It's not worth the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bumpy road

They are working on the course but has a long way to go. Gophers are a major problem, making even the fairways bumpy.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Teeth chattering back smashing course

There isn't even a piece of flat surface on this course. Holes all over and hundreds of small piles of dirt all over. Every square inch of fairway is impossible to drive a cart on without banging your teeth. My back was sore from riding in the cart after 6 holes. Conditions were horrible. Greens ok but traps are hard and have weeds In them. There are no fairways just weeds and dirt and uneven ground..This course is not taken care of. I wouldn't golf again if it were free.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

It's a cool course. Just wish it didn't feel like off-roading when driving to your ball.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Save your money

Absolutely no maintenance whatsoever on this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ugh

Gopher holes, dirt, weeds, and the bumpiest course I’ve ever been on. With all the rain we had this winter, why didn’t they seed the fairways and grow some grass ? I will not be playing this course again due to the complete absence of maintenance.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not Great

The fairways on this course are not great. You are not rewarded for hitting fairways on this course. You could very well have a lie on top of huge patches of crab grass or bare dirt. The fairways are quite lumpy too. Driving a cart down the middle of the fairway feels like off-roading. Make sure you have your belongings secure when riding around; often things can fly out of the cart. I also found a couple of head covers while playing — probably fell out of the carts for the reasons stated above.

On other hand, the greens were in decent condition. The speed of the greens were pretty slow, but the balls rolled pretty true.

The layout of the course is a little scary. On a couple, few holes, tee boxes are facing each other on separate holes. A shanked shot could prove to be dangerous.

The pace of play was slow on this day. It may be different on other days. But we hand to wait to tee off on every hole.

Lastly, on the upside, the staff was friendly and very helpful. The price of the round $44 is probably what would justify me coming back; maybe on a weekday afternoon. So I don’t have to wait so long for the people in front.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Got what we paid for.

Cheap course that needs more upkeep.

We had fun but the fairways are in fair to poor shape.

Lost several balls in gopher holes.

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

Review

Staff was extremely friendly! Driving the carts down the fairway was very bumpy.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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