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4.1
567 Reviews (567)
5 Stars
210
4 Stars
219
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
84.4%
Recommend this course
452 out of 567 reviews
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4.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.2
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.1%
Recommend this course
52 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise for its unique and engaging design, with conditions that regularly satisfy returning golfers. Friendly staff and solid overall value make this a worthwhile booking for most players.

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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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Reviews

4.1
567 Reviews (567)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Patio Dining 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 19
Water Hazards 17
Elevation Changes 14
This course/club is great for:
Entertaining Clients 16
Locals 15
A Weekend Splurge 13
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 24
Convenient to the City 14
At a Resort 13

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

Nice

Very nice course. I enjoy playing

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love this course!!

I play this course very often and am on the ladies league. My husband and son come out with me on the weekends or whenever we can get it in. We Love it! Quite challenging, fun and in excellent shape...(except for the sand traps, but that will come) It feels like a Country Club atmosphere. Staff goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Randy is fantastic! I couldn't be happier playing here! Never get tired of it! I'll love it even more if I can ever master the 6 par 3's!! Really challenging! Maybe not for the beginners. It could be hard on you. Really good for walkers, too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A fun resort course

When i First arrived staff was friendly and helpful load up my bag why I checked in.

After check in I talked to the starter for a few and got a run thru of the course. which basically came down to don't go left and stay in the fairway. LOL, yep thanks

Course was interesting nice layout from hole to hole used the nice elevation changes thru out the course. Not many courses have that in chicagoland. Greens ran true and smooth.

Pace of play was normal for a resort course on a holiday weekend ,Sloowish

They need a better sign to point to the 10th hole .

Had food and drink after and was tasty and not unreasonably priced.

enjoyed my day

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging, but fair

For a par 70 this track presents quite a few challenges. The rough is extremely unforgiving and and the grade of the course makes 4-5 tee shots blind due to the incline. It played a bit soggy but other than that would absolutely recommend it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Well maintained

First time played here. Will come back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Stay out of the sand

The course is in excellent shape with the exception of the sand traps. The greens were quick today, rolled very nice and very few ball marks. I like this course and it was an exceptional deal today.

No range, just a couple of nets for warm up (with some really old balls). The practice green was in great shape and reflective of the greens on the course - although with out as much undulation.

We were rained out, only got the front nine in.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track at a great price

I go here for twilight. Great price, great condition, and awesome staff. Really a great place to play. Golf course itself is fun and challenging. Short holes and long holes good diversity.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Rain

Although we played in the rain, this course was very enjoyable. Great layout and conditions. This is a gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Well Kept, fun course

WillowCrest is a well maintained, fun course with enough challenge for a low handicap golfer, but not too intimidating for higher handicaps.

The greens were fair and the bunkers relatively forgiving.

We played on a Sunday and the pace was good. We only waited on a few holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course and run very well by the staff

Nice level of challenge for the typical golfer without being over the top. Most of the par 3's require a accurate shot with little relief, so it makes them more fun!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 136
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Good test

Have played here several times. Course especially the greens always in good shape. Took 5:10 to play horrible No ranger , staff is always helpful and friendly. A little $$$$ . Will only play here if you can get a deal on golfnow. No way worth $70

Conditions Good
Value Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very nice course

Fall conditions but still in great shape. Greens are nice and slick (even after aerification). Definitely going to try and play here once more before the end of the season.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An enjoyable Fall season round.

Came back to play the course after several years away. Good conditions for the time of year. Loved the challenging par three holes. Fun day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is good

The restroom in the course can be better managed and cleaned

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Play within yourself, don't try to drive the green from the tee box

Highly recommended, the course was in excellent conditon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

This is a very nice golf course

We thought the course was in very good condition, greens had been aerated but rolled very well. Fairways in excellent condition. This is a challenging golf course, has some very good holes, and is fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old Oakbrook Hills

Play is a little slow. 4some in front of us holding ip whole course. Rangers need to be more active. Greens have a lot ball marks

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Always a great course

Greens were in good shape, faster and truer than average. Always a great course. Really nice that it is close to home as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day!

The course is in great shape. We've played several different courses this summer, including a few in Myrtle Beach, and this was by far the best conditions.
The back 9, it seemed like people playing were a little more ignorant. There were divets on the fairways that weren't fixed, and stuff all over. That wasn't the course's fault. It's people, that don't normally play good courses. But overall, the course was great. Play was a little slow, we had to wait on almost every hole, but that's to be expected on a Sunday of a holiday weekend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Interesting Course - Sand not maintained

On the 18th Hole, a ball hit the middle of the sand and bounced right out onto the green. They are not keeping the sand maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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