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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.

About

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course with friendly staff/lots of improvements

This course used to be horrible like 10 years ago. This was my first time coming back and wow so much has changed. The clubhouse has changed drastically and supposedly they’re opening a restaurant soon. The course is very well maintained and the greens roll quick. The views of the city are spectacular and all of the staff were super friendly. I will definitely be returning and recommending this to friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
1.0
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Previously Played
Walked
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course/Slow Play

Great course. Well maintained.

Golf Pro/lesson teacher holding up pace of play. If there is a lesson scheduled I would suggest to the course to book 2 tee times to buffer there 5/6 shots per hole and videoing of their student.

Ironically the golf pro reminded me of course etiquette on the first hole, while he proceeded to have his student take 5 swings per shot on each hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outstanding venue for a landfill course

If the phenominal condition of the bunkers is any indication of the quality if improvements planned for this course get your reservations in early.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time

First time playing the course and I was satisfied. Tight Fairways and fast greens! Pace was good and staff was friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Course

Awesome for a 9 hole course. The upkeep looked good but def needed a tiny bit of help and it did look as if they were trying to prep the course for the year. I really loved the layout. Such a good view of the skyline

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Interesting first time playing a link style course when you’re in the rough it’s tough

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Course had great features

Have been golfing with friends for 30 plus years. I reached the first Green and I was shocked to I had to move small stones off the Green. Than I looked at the “sand traps” and they were filled with all little stones no sand what genius came up with that! I’ve played there since the course opened it was a great layout. I was excited when new ownership took over because the course and facilities had so much potential. Wow what a huge disappointment!!!! Course is in worse condition especially the sand trap issue. Never a ranger to keep play moving. No progress on the outdoor range. Lots of promises failing miserably. Don’t waste your money sad. So much potential with the layout of the course views.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Fun Place to Play

O trees. What is referred to as a Scottish course. The rough is a bit difficult. A wet day added to the difficulty. Some tricky holes. Well worth your time to play at least once or twice a season. On a weekday afternoon, you can play this 9 in about 90 minutes walking. The starters couldn't be nicer!. Well priced, too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 138
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice layout needs some TLC

I like the links type course with several fun holes including two nice Par 5’s. It just needs some attention to cart pathways and drainage.

Course is on a large hill you can see downtown from the top so it has plenty of slope to remove water they just need to add more drains.

They are adding nine more holes so maybe they will address the poor drainage.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 138
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice Nine home course

I like Willow hill it’s to expensive without a golf now deal but a fun course with two Par 5 ‘s.

The layout is nice with a few raised tee boxes the use stairs to reach number nine is the best with tee box about 40 feet up. Nice views of down town from course.

Staff is always nice

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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