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4.0
562 Reviews (562)
5 Stars
206
4 Stars
218
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
83.5%
Recommend this course
447 out of 562 reviews
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4.2
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 20 reviews
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4.1
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.1%
Recommend this course
54 out of 62 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 6433 yards
Slope 134
Rating 71.5
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Willow Crest Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Dick Nugent (1987) Ray Hearn (2017)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Internet Access
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4.0
562 Reviews (562)
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Disappointing Conditions

I have played Willow Crest on numerous occasions and this was by far the worst I’ve seen it. The bunkers were basically unplayable, tee boxes chewed up and greens had several bumps and old divots. It’s criminal to charge someone more than $50 to play at any given time the way it currently is. I don’t think I’ll ever be back unless there is drastic change.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow Play

Course was in good shape. Greens could be better if people would fix divots. Took 4:50 minutes to play round. Would be nice if they had a ranger that improved pace of play. Luckily It was a nice day and not to hot. Second time playing here I do like the course layout and the variations in the holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad Cart Paths

For a resort golf course, and the money they charge, the cart paths were all broken up!!! Very Bad, need to put some money into new paths!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

`Overpriced

Priced like a premium course, but lacking in basics. Virtually no yardage markers. Bunkers were in poor condition. No water available anywhere on a day with 93 degree temperatures. The only guidance about hole configurations came from a tiny map on the scorecard. No practice range, only a putting green. The fairways and greens were in reasonably good shape but players are left to their own devices. The course is fine but the amenities needed by a first-time visitor do not exist.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need to improve traps and cart paths

I have played this course many times always fun nice layout normally good conditiions but today water in many of the traps absolutely no sand all mud makes hitting out of bunkers unfair. Cart paths have huge potholes in many areas. Hey please keep up on the basic maintenance if you want return customers.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the green fees anymore

No one repairs ball marks on the green. 90% of cart paths are filled with pot holes. $79 to ride is not worth it for current conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track !

Early season play

Was wet, sand can use some help

Wish they had ball cleaners at more holes, due to early conditions balls had mud on them at every shot !

Conditions Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great layout, fun course

Fairly challenging, some forgiving holes, some well protected, especially the par 3's. Played in March when everything was still yellow and spongy, mowing has not taken place yet and greens are still recovering...but still a fun round. Walking took quite awhile and it took a good 5+ hours, but that's to be expected when everyone's on foot. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 202
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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