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Willow Hill Golf Course

1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, Cook County
(847) 480-7888
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4.1
431 Reviews
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About

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

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Year Built 1995
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect(s) Dick Nugent (1995) Tim Nugent (1995)

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4.1
4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 431 reviews
86.5%
Recommend
431
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  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    3.8
  • Value
    4.3
  • Layout
    4.1
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    3.7
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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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dorinbubu
Reviews 4
Played
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 07/22/2021

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. Thank you for playing Willow Hill Golf Course.

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u000005315122
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Most improved cours

The improvements never stop at this course. Under the new owner every time I’m up there I see something different. Can’t wait Toto see what next year brings

The new outdoortheater overlooking the skyline I will be a jam on the North Shore

Thanks for your work staff

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/25/2021

Thank you for your kind words! The team has worked very hard to get where we are, and we appreciate golfers like you taking notice. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course

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mattymo11
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

High quality 9-hold course, tough greens

I love this course. Great for a quick 9 at a fair value. It is short, but the greens are challenging. Perfect practice/warmup course for golfers of all skill.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 06/25/2021

Thank you for your review! We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Willow Hill Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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u995058739
Reviews 15
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 2.0
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Commented on 06/25/2021

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

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rdbaldr
Review 1
Played
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 07/22/2021

Hello. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

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u314159298324
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/22/2021

Thank you for the awesome review! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

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u9814713
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/22/2021

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!

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jleemd
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice 9 holes course

Well maintained, nice fairways and green, very scenery, played 5 times, recommend,?at time slow playing

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 06/22/2021

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.

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RG943B096B514358E992
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 06/14/2021

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!

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sfkrause
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Unexpected

This was my first visit. I did not expect to be playing on a landfill. Car paths had potholes and lost half of my coffee. Areas of the fairway were long and uncut. The course was greener than I expected considering no rain this spring. I will play this course again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 06/14/2021

Hi, thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

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atgpfj49
Review 1
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 06/11/2021

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. Thank you for playing Willow Hill Golf Course.

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nfacius92
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/01/2021

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!

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u608205495
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 06/22/2021

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!

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u936747029
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

It's back!

Thanks to new ownership, a previous cow pasture is once again a great golf course. So much is being invested in this course. Clubhouse interior and exterior has been updated and you will find a great patio and indoor area. The course is quickly returning to its previous level of being well cared for. The plans for the future of this facility are so encouraging and the investment is so significant. This course is so much fun to play and the Chicago skyline view is magnificent.

Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 06/01/2021

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!

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u000004406973
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/28/2021

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!

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Jencruby
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Love the changes Willow Hill is making!

The course has always been a favorite of ours, despite the “rough and ready” gravel cart paths and the confusing guesswork finding the next hole. The view is priceless in this suburban setting, the wide fairways are long and forgiving, the breezes feel great, and for evening play, you CANNOT beat that view of the sunset. The patio is so nice and it’s great to see the investment in the beautiful clubhouse. Happy to have this course close by.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Hi, Jen. 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.

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davidbogetz
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Nice nine hole course.

Course is in nice shape, and there were no ball marks to repair on the greens. Flag placement can be difficult at times when it's place on a steep slope - hard to get the ball to stop. Groups go off ten minutes apart. We had a firm tee time on a Friday afternoon when the weather was nice, but the cashier started a twosome of new golfers five minutes after the group in front of us teed off. We had to wait ten minutes for them to just get to the green on the first hole, and we asked the starter to continue to move them along, which he did. We had to wait for this twosome a few more times during the round, and this most likely wouldn't have happened if the cashier didn't try to accommodate more golfers than appropriate.

Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and to best control pace allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve, and we are glad to see you rated the course conditions to be great during your game. Thank you for playing Willow Hill Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

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pmhoppock
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun

This course is a delight. Great views. Really improving the look and amenities!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/28/2021

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.

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dan6937965
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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Commented on 06/22/2021

Thanks so much for taking the time rate us. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Willow Hill Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

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speedskating1
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice links type course.

Wind can make this course very challenging because there is nothing blocking the entire course.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/26/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Willow Hill Golf Course.

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