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4.0
568 Reviews (568)
5 Stars
210
4 Stars
220
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
84.1%
Recommend this course
453 out of 568 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
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0
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.1
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
23
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

4.0
568 Reviews (568)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Former superintendents point of view

This is a well designed well maintained course. Challenging for all levels of golfer. Bring a collared shirt.

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

Willow Crest at Oak Brook Hills

Holiday 18, early tee time worked out perfectly for today's round. 1st time playing the course despite the proximity to the house. I was surprised at the nice clubhouse and access to the place despite being connected to the hotel. Maybe it was low occupancy but we were on early and no one really pushing us or slowing us down. They have nets to warm up your driver, longer clubs and a nice practice green as well. I would definitely come back if they had specials. High $70s for a round is a bit much but course was in excellent condition and fair considering the set up. 6 different pin positions and only a few were unfair on our round. Ill be back.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition

Price is high for area, there are better values in the area. Will only play on special.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willow Crest

I've played this course many times. It's a good course but way over priced.

I was a single that booked on golf now. They made me play behind a very slow foursome when they easily could have had me play in front of them behind a two some.

They need a good starter and someone to speed up play.

If the course is empty this is not a problem. When it has players, the course is not worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf Resort in the City

With 4 tee boxes to choose from you can select your own challenge. We used white and had a wonderful twilight outing.
I have stayed in this hotel for a weekend to attend a function when I wasn't playing golf yet. So to puzzle and add together both experiences, I must say this is a classy golf resort. Their golf staff are friendly and courteous right from the start of your golfing experience. They make sure your cart is clean, complete and ready.
Last fall was my 1st time to play here when there was obviously lots of leaves in the course and you could easily loose your ball. This time I was impressed with how clean the course was maintained. But I would suggest to management to warn golfers who leave their cigars and cigarette butts on the greens. They easily destroy the atmosphere.
Some of the greens are tricky depending on where they put the flag that day.
If you plan to have a golf weekend getaway without going way out of town, this is the resort.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great resort course!

Had a great round of golf for a great price. Once we played through two foursomes, who were extremely slow, we were able to complete our round in about 3 hours. There are a few challenges but overall a great course to play for an average golfer. Very well maintained course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pu this on your list of courses to play

Has some challenging holes. As with all courses, there are some that are not great, but overall, a tough and fun place to play. Always in good shape, other than the traps, which are full of pebbles and dirt. No sand to speak of. Still, would recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad

Gave my tee time to someone right in front of me---a group of 3 walk ups who I was told were "members" so it was okay to let them take my tee time. Odd bit not a huge deal. Only had to wait for them a couple times. Course isn't what it used to be but its still decent. Lots of areas where carts have ruined the grass. An easy fix with stake but they don't do it. At regular price it's too expensive. We got a hot deal at $40 and that's right where it should be.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love the par 3's

Usually picky about courses not playing at 72, but I decided to play it on a Wednesday morning due to open tee times. Great staff, great pace (again it was a Wednesday morning), and some awesome looking scenes! The par 3's were awesome with some diabolical pin placements. Would definitely play here again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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
Poor weather
Used cart

Great golf course for every golfer

The course lay out is not bad, you have some elevations on some holes which you must select enough club to get to the green or you will come up short. Windy conditions and hard sand in the bunkers made it difficult to play your ball out of the bunker and navigate yourself around the course given blustery weather conditions. But who's complaining after all this is November and I'm still playing golf in Chicago!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play like a champ

Great facility. Like to play here every year I play about 55 different courses every year

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

A very well maintained course, and challenging for intermediate players! The staff are super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice course

Enjoyed the day. Good course in good conditions. Super friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great way to enjoy a beautiful day

great course, very friendly staff. will try to play course again before year is over.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice day off.

Used golf now "hot deal" for a day off golfing trip. Great course attached to resort. Only negatives: No true driving range (though they have mats and nets) that is paired up with potentially $$ hooks/slices off of 1st and 2nd tees with houses close on the left.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great rates for twilight

Course is in great shape. Not terribly challenging

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

willow crest golf course

The course was very nice, very well kept up! Employees were very nice, except the young kid in the pro shop. My wife and i were in there looking around for 10 mins and we were the only ones in there and he never said hi or can I help you or anything.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

greens

Every green had consistent speed, nicely maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

nice track

Very Fun! Enough chalenges to make it interesting and playable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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