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4.1
414 Reviews (414)
5 Stars
164
4 Stars
169
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
89.6%
Recommend this course
366 out of 414 reviews
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4.2
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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4.1
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 40 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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4.1
414 Reviews (414)
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Played On
Reviews 17
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Keeps on Improving

The course continues to improve. The fairways are good but there are still some parts that need attention. The tees need some improvement. Nice greens that are undulating and challenging. However, the practice green seemed slower than the greens on the course. Sand traps need the most work. Traps I was in were like hitting off of hard pan. Where is the sand?

You have one New elevated tee you put in which I think is great! You have a nice commanding view of the hole; however, I found the slope you have to navigate down from the tee to be potentially too steep. Also, the stairs to the 9th tee box really need to be fixed. They seem to be an accident just waiting to happen.

The new owners have made some terrific improvements to the course, and I hope they continue. Willow Hill has great potential.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you've noticed improvements to the course. We apologize for any issues you experienced with the tees, practice green, sand traps, elevated tee slope, and stairs to the 9th tee box. We will take your comments into consideration and strive to make further improvements. Thank you for recognizing our potential.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for playing Willow Hill Golf Course. We hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for playing Willow Hill Golf Course. We hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The unique Scottish links 9 hole golf course in the area

I enjoy playing this golf course..,I like to walk (not ride) the course, A great exercise for an octogenarian golfer

KY Colonel Tony

Aug 3, 2023

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Willow Hill Golf Course. We appreciate your positive rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willow Hill

Sorry to say that the golf course was not up to my expectations, or to how I have found it in the past. Unfortunately, the traps have not been maintained for quite some time, tremendous amount of weeds. And the tees need some work also. Hopefully it’s just a matter of being short staffed, and they can overcome the present condition

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We apologize for the disappointment with the current condition of our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to address the issues with the traps, weeds, and tees as soon as possible. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

This course has potential

Once they finish up renovating the tee boxes and driving range, it will be a gem

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you think our facility has the potential to be a gem once the renovations are complete.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly staff and course

Our father/son foursome enjoy the friendliness of the location, staff and course: the course itself feels removed from the area due to the elevated height . Looking forward to see it when construction is completed.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Willow Hill Golf Course. We appreciate your positive rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 139
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice course slow play

I played willow hill many times but lately they have raised the price so it’s no longer a good value compared to other nine whole courses in the area

Compared to Tam, Billy Caldwell, ect it’s about 15 dollars more.

The pace of play is slow as well many new or challenged golfers on course playing from incorrect tees it you can’t get there in two shots on a par 4 move up.

I hope they have some better prices in the fall then I will play it again but it’s not worth more than 24 bucks to walk

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We apologize for any inconvenience and understand your concerns regarding the recent increase in prices at Willow Hill. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration when reviewing our pricing for the fall season. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor Conditions

Played here a few years ago had the feeling of Scottish courses. Played last month and was embarrassed at the poor conditions. The “dirt” traps were a joke. More sand in my yard than the traps. The tall grasses were cut down to where there were bare spots.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for any negative experience you had during your recent visit to our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and will work on improving the conditions of our traps and tall grass areas.

Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to rate us. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to rate us. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 51
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Hello and thank you for your great 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 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A nice surprise

I’ve been playing this course for 25 years, it’s a simple 9 hole course that was never in good shape. But I played it this morning and it was in the best shape I’ve ever seen it in. The greens were in great shape, ball marks were repaired, bunkers were raked, and no goose crap on the fairways. A nice Surprise!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review and rate us. We hope you join us for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A HAPPY OCTOGENARIAN GOLFER

My friends and I enjoyed playing at Willow Hill Golf course since it was under new management. The staff (front desk, pro shop, fields) is courteous, helpful). You just want to come back to play on this beautiful Scottish links golf course located on a hill in Northbrook, Illinois with a great view of the beautiful Lady of the Brook Church and the Chicago Skyline. Play the nine hole course once and you will come back.

KY Colonel Tony LeDinh

June 29, 2023

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review and rate us. We hope you join us for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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!

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