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4.0
405 Reviews (405)
5 Stars
159
4 Stars
166
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
88.0%
Recommend this course
357 out of 405 reviews
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4.0
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.1
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.8%
Recommend this course
33 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this nine-hole walking course a top suburban pick. Lush fairways and a unique layout consistently reward golfers seeking a well-conditioned, uncrowded round.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Style Links
Par 35
Length 3033 yards
Slope 118
Rating 34.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect Dick Nugent (1995) Tim Nugent (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Willow Hill Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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4.0
405 Reviews (405)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

No cart included

I have played Willow Hill for years . I use Golf Now and used to received the cart included with my reservation . Not now. I find Herritage Oaks 9 hole course a better alternative.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

One of the best 9-hole layouts in the Chicagoland area

Feels like Harborside International, but on the North Shore. The wind makes a tough track harder. Lots of elevation, the walk is as challenging as some of the shots. 2 par 5's, one you can get to in two and the other you'll get to eventually.

Best practice facility for regular people on the North Shore as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Golfing at Willowhill

I do not know why the course cut down the roughs. That is what a links course is all about and what makes it a challenger. Put the high grass back in there and they should purchase land around course and make it 18 holes.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/16/2022

This is from Kevin & Lisa worked there before new owners came in and I can tell you what a fabulous changes are being made there for a more enjoyable round of golf I only suggest they have public outings so more golfers can enjoy what on top of the hill

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Commented on 02/16/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Under Construction

I was told they are putting in 9 more holes so there are some holes that have construction equipment and some sod that needed to be laid. Outside that the course is great. Has an awesome view of the city and great food and drink selection for after your round.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Friendly & helpful staff

The course is very well maintained in excellent condition. The.cart is clean. The staff is very firendly and helpful. This course will be even more beautiful once all the works are done

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/11/2021

Hi, thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun greens ...

Always fire. Always challenging. The greens continue to be insane and fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/10/2021

Hi, thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better and better

Since new owners took over, I see improvements each time I come back. The course conditions have improved greatly. The greens are firm and challenging and in really good shape. There was a mixup with our beverages, the owner took care of it with fantastic customer service . I can’t wait for next summer when bands start playing by the outside bar.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/10/2021

Hello, thank you for visiting us at Willow Hill Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/08/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

They are constantly making improvements to the golf course.

The staff are very friendly and the effort they are placing to improve the golf course as well as the club house and the outdoor dinning is very encouraging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/08/2021

Hello, thank you for visiting us at Willow Hill Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 138
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice course

Fun courses but it’s always wet so they seldom let carts out. If it has rained within a week you will be walking. Nice layout and good greens but they need to address the poor drainage

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/05/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Willow Hill Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

End Of Year

Still a good value for the money. Lots of work being done on this course and its going to be a dandy. Little construction going on and wet conditions but this is Chicago and when you can get out at this time of the year it a bonus. Greens are in very good condition. And as always a very very friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 11/02/2021

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Speedskating

We have been playing there ever since the opening week. They are consistantly making improvement towards the golf course as well as all the amenities. The new owners are adding nine more holes to make the course a very sporty links course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/22/2021

We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/01/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not our best Willow Hill experience

We’ve played Willow Hill 3 to 4 times and had very positive experiences - were very disappointed this time by the course conditions. There was a lot of standing water on the course and in a number of areas the walking paths were also covered with water. A few holes were close to unplayable. Though there had been a lot of rain the past weekend it had stopped by Monday evening and we didn’t play until 3 pm on Wednesday. Management needs to take a look at drainage and also see that grass is laid in some of the areas of uncovered soil. Attention also needs to be paid to drainage in sand traps as a number we’re unplayable

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/29/2021

I was surprised by the response from the staff at Willow Hill on my review. There was no mention of steps they are taking to address the poor course conditions.

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Commented on 10/29/2021

Hello. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Willow Hill Golf Course. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/28/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willow Hill: Narnia of Golf!

Picturesque. Idyllic. Inviting. Enough said --- book a round today and experience Willow Hill's amenities for yourself.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/26/2021

Hello. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Course condition was OK for motor cart. I didn't know why forced me to drive car path only.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 10/25/2021

Hello. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/18/2021

Hello, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 137
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

A lot of reviews written by management

Nice course but you can tell a lot of these reviews were written by the management ending in 0 4 9 I read a lot of reviews nobody takes all that time to talk about the staff in the course otherwise

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/25/2021

Hello! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Willow Hill Golf Course!

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