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4.1
399 Reviews (399)
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
164
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
89.0%
Recommend this course
352 out of 399 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 34 reviews
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4.0
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.2%
Recommend this course
37 out of 41 reviews
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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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4.1
399 Reviews (399)
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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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
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Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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
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Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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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 31
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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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
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 50
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Reviews 137
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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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 137
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No surprise the course is very well cared

No surprise.., we enjoyed playing this “unique” Scottish

Golf course in beautiful Northbrook overlooking the city iChicago skyline.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great links layout

Great course for a quick 9. No trees aka no leaves makes it a great track for fall golf. Be prepared for some wind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

really windy

Nice course during the fall. A little windy, but you wont lose your ball under leaves. You will loose it on the hills. It is an enjoyable course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/13/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the windy conditions and hilly terrain. We're glad to hear that you still found the course enjoyable.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/26/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Slowly improving

Some good some not so much. The course has good layout, is challenging and the staff all are pleasant. However, fairways are mostly alright but can use some improvement, as well as the tees, and the bunkers need some attention also. pace of play was a little long 2hrs and 15min for 9 holes.

One suggestion I have is to have more of a defined fairway so you can see it clearly from the tee. Overall, course is slowly improving and with a few tweaks it can be in as good shape as Glenview Prairie Club.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/26/2023

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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good 9 hole course

The only downside to this course IMO were the sand traps. Very little little sand in them. Club just bounces and you can’t get under the ball.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/26/2023

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!

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