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4.2
598 Reviews (598)
5 Stars
334
4 Stars
210
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
89.0%
Recommend this course
559 out of 598 reviews
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4.3
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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4.1
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.6%
Recommend this course
33 out of 39 reviews
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Course Highlights
Windy Knoll delivers a true test of golf with smooth, fast greens and well-maintained conditions that keep regulars coming back. Friendly staff and a layout that rewards repeat visits make this course an outstanding value for public play.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6834 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.2

Windy Knoll Golf Club is known among locals as being one of Springfield's best public golf courses. The course was built in 2001, though you would not be able to tell from its traditional links design. It manages to be a classic links golf course while still being a challenge. The site was originally a horse farm and the design incorporates some of the features from the terrain's former use. Water hazards come into play frequently throughout the golf course and there are trees and rough lining the fairways. Golfers will find many risk-reward opportunities on the course, one good example being the par-4 eighth. This hole plays into the prevailing wind and if you miss your drive, you may find yourself in one of the eight bunkers surrounding the undulating green.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Brian Huntley (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Down Under Par Golf Academy at Windy Knoll"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire must be worn at all times in The Stables, on the golf course, and on the practice facilities. T-shirts, bathing attire, gym and tennis shorts, cut-offs, short shorts, tank tops, halter tops and other similar dress are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.2
598 Reviews (598)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 22
Bunkers 19
Undulating Greens 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 13
A Weekend Splurge 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
Convenient to the City 16
Near Local Attractions 6

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Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very good course, possibly a slow day.

The course was in good shape with fast greens and tough pin placements. Weather was great. There was a twosome in front of us holding us up and wouldn't let us pass, so I definitely see pace of play as a potential issue as there was no ranger out. Overall though, a really nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair test requiring your A- game

Choice of tees is essential here to match your skills appropriately for maximum enjoyment. If your index is over 18 don't try to be a hero and play from the tips as this course will swallow you. There's plenty of enjoyment from any set of tees.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great day for golf

Windy Knoll is always in great shape. Both fairways, & greens are very nice. Greens was a little fast from what I remember. This course would be a good value at full price, but with the hot deal on golf now it is unbelievable. This is one of the best courses in Ohio.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

One of the Best Values Around

Played on late Monday afternoon, was sent off the back 9 because of a college match on the front 9, and was able to get through the course before sundown. The layout is has some interesting elevation changes and mounding, which adds some variety and challenge to the course. 18 is an excellent finishing hole, a par 3 over water with the potential for some spectators on the restaurant's patio. Speaking of the restaurant, it is quite good with a variety of dine in food and beer options at reasonable prices. The only issue I have were that the fairways and some of the tee boxes were recently punched and there was no warning at check in, but I'm not going to hold that against them cause that's golfing life in Ohio at this point in the year. The greens, however, were lightning fast and very firm, making putting and chipping very tricky on these contoured greens. It's overall a very good choice for a round in the Dayton Area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

mistreatment by management makes us sad

A group of 4 women were dropped in the middle of a high school tournament this morning.. Had we been told upon booking (which we did via phone a few days ago) that there was a tournament going on we would have played another time. We knew instantly the boys would catch us so we skipped a couple of holes. We then found ourselves intertwined with spectators and parents the rest of our 9 holes. Not a very pleasant experience. No culpability on the part of the owner, or apology. His manager was equally as rude and condescending. When I told him I wouldn't be back, he told me that he didn't want us to come back. Very professional and customer service oriented..NOT. Too many golf courses in my area to see to go back to this one. Only redeeming factor was the restaurant and the friendly service there.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Worth the drive from Columbus

I wish this course was closer to me because I'd play it all the time. Very interesting layout with several interesting/challenging holes. I've played 8-10 times and have never payed more than $40 and have never played a round over 4.5 hours, even on weekends. The greens are very very firm but large. I'd say this is one of my favorite to play around Central Ohio area because of the value and character of course. Worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Slow Play

After starting on the 10th the back nine was fine, good pace, but at the turn, going to 1 to finish 18 it went downhill. I'm thinking the people in front of us didn't start on 10 but on 1. They were the slowest golfers I've played behind this year. I guess the issue is where was the ranger to speed them up.. It just takes away from the game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Time

First time playing the course.Tees and greens were better than most I had played this year. Greens were very nice and I thought they rolled true. Had fun and would like to play again. Overall well maintained course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

overated

For the money it's an average course. Very slow on weekends. Normal to see carts lined up at 1st tee box.

5 and 1/2 hours to play is normal also. Some staff are great. Cocerns are usually ignored.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

This course has greens that are hard and fast.

Very nice course. Challenging with water on many of the holes and the greens are hard and fast. The course is in great shape and has the look and feel of a private course. It is very well maintained with all the amenities of a private club. I would highly recommend playing this course it is a great value for the money spent. In addition, the restaurant is a great place for an after round of food and drink. Very pleasant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Everything was great. Beautiful fairways and the greens were really in good shape. Great place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back to windy knolls

I am so glad to have had the opportunity to return here for a round of golf with an old friend! The staff were great. Very helpful. The course was excellent. Pin placements extremely challenging. Birdie putts hard to come by, even harder to make! Overall, this had been a truly rewarding day on a real gem of a course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Very well maintained course

The course was in great shape. It was a fun challenging track. However I had a bad experience with a staff member and I will not return for this reason. I wouldn't play this course again for free. I drove an hour, and paid almost double what I would at my normal course. I don't expect any special service, but when an employee talks down to me like I'm their child.... My hard earned time and money will be spent at ANY competitors course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

Aways worth the Drive

Live in the Columbus area and every year I head to Springfield to play Windy Knoll. Love the layout, fairways and greens are in great shape. Staff is very nice and you can't beat the price for a great course. Always walk the course and always tee off very early.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Excellent course and in good condition. Beautiful links layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The layout is very good

The problem with the course is that the greens are rock hard. You cannot hold an approach shot and a putt will not stop

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course was in fabulous shape, even in March. Staff was friendly, even though a morning frost delayed tee times by over a half hour.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

great place to play

challenges from every tee box
greens roll well small aeration holes
friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

This is the first year I have played Windy Knoll and I enjoyed so much that I have played it three times this year. The course and facilities are well maintained with challenges for golfers of any handicap. I will play the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

golf

I have played here many times and will be back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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