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4.0
407 Reviews (407)
5 Stars
159
4 Stars
168
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
88.4%
Recommend this course
359 out of 407 reviews
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4.0
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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4.0
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.2%
Recommend this course
34 out of 39 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
407 Reviews (407)
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Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were horrible

Greens were embarrassingly bad. Poorly aerated with the mud filling left on greens. Tee Boxes were trash. Theyve made a lot of revenue this season and have put little money into watering and maintenance. A lot iof balls charging $35 with cart. They also cut all the fescue killing the link style charm and making it easy. 10 years ago this place was a gem. Never again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great 9 hole course for the money

Love playing here. 9 holes links course. Unfortunately the greens are a bit rough because of the winter.

Will keep going.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Fantastic experience

Really nice golf course. It was a windy day and somewhat cool, but still had a lot of fun out there today. The course is in good condition and it was good to get some exercise and fresh air. Have played this course a few dozen times and it never disappoints. Wonderful experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

OK

This is a bare bones course, not great scenery, An OK course on short notice for a quick round.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting Layout

First time playing the course. It was a bit wet, but in good condition. With the course being so elevated the views of the surrounding area were spectacular. You can even see the Chicago skyline. But it makes it quite windy. Plenty of space and not a lot of trouble. Greens were tricky with their undulations, but rolled smoothly. It was an interesting and fun 9 hole course. I’d probably play again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice Tough Course

Pretty course with really tough greens. Had a hot deal for $17 which made it worth walking 9. Probably wouldn’t pay the regular $25 to walk 9 but will definitely play again on a hot deal. Course was in great shape even in early October

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

One of my favorite Chicago land courses for the price

Really nice course. Good bang for your buck. Well worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice 9 hole w scenic views

Was pleasantly surprised with the location high above hills and saw beautiful views of the surrounding area and downtown chicago. Greens and fairways well kept.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a fun round on a great nine hole layout

See my title. I love this course and the course conditions have improved.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice course

I think that the course was in very good condition. The greens were rolling the best all year. I have played about 20 courses this year and this course had the best greens in terms of speed. The course was very playable. I was one of the first to tee off and I played in roughly 80 minutes my 9 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

A lot of fun

Willow Hill is not like a lot of the golf courses around the Chicagoland area. Its small but a fun 9 hole course. Friendly staff, with a good pace of play. If you like walking this is a great course on a nice day. The last bunker is a bit muddy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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