Willow Hill Golf Course

I have been a fan of Willow Hill Golf Course for at least a couple of decades. Lately, the grounds crew has upped its game, so to speak, as the course is usually in excellent condition. It is links style, though the punitive tall grasses have been removed from the rough areas, or they are kept mowed to a reasonable height. I suspect that its history as a landfill keeps some golfers away. But it has a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline, and often, if you can get there in mid-morning, the play is very fast. It also has a driving range (unusual for a 9-hole course), and a new dome, though I haven't stopped in there yet.

I had played Willowhill quite a few times over the years, but noticed that before the pandemic the course was rundown and poorly maintained. I decided to try playing the course again after a recent visit to the clubhouse. To my delight, the clubhouse, the surrounding facilities that included the driving range, putting green and instruction visually looked updated. With tee time scheduled, I anxiously looked forward to see if the 9 hole course had been improved.
Much to my delight, the course has been revitalized! The greens were well maintained and challenging. The fairways are defined and the rough has been controlled. The current owners and management have really made an effort to make this a great golf course to play in a true links style! There are quite a few upcoming improvements that I could see as I played the course. Can’t wait to play the course again!

Better hole to hole directional signs needed
Need to open the litchen

Always happy to play here. The staff very friendly

This course is a hidden gem in the Chicagoland area. If you didn't know it was there you wouldn't even realize you're driving past a golf course. It's supposed to emulate a links style golf course and on those super windy days it sure as heck does. Course plays relatively hard for 9 holes but still very playable even for a beginner golfer. Only negative I would have is there seems to constantly be work going on around the course, for example during my round it looked like they were changing up the tee box on hole 7 so it was actually a little confusing trying to figure out where to tee off from. But outside of that I would recommend this course to anyone.

Course in excellent condition. Well maintained, especially the roughs for this time of year. Pro Shop personnel always courteous and professional.

My wife plays in a league stating improvements. We played another day and I thought play and course condition had not changed from past, but promise is evident of better times.

I only played 9 & first time on a link’s style course. Really liked this style course. Would definitely play again - all 18 next time

Tough enough course with some wind and beautiful views. Great range and practice area to tune up before the round. Kitchen onsite was not open when I was there. Would have enjoyed chilling at the end of the round with those great skies and some dinner. Next time as I'll be back.

The whole atmosphere of this place is getting better and better. Lots of improvements have been made and looks like more to come! Very friendly!

We had a very nice day at Willow Hill. It's a nice 9 hole course that provides some moderate challenges. Also like the driving range - one of the few in the area where you hit off of grass. Wish they had some ball washers and water stations on the course.