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4.1
569 Reviews (569)
5 Stars
211
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
84.2%
Recommend this course
454 out of 569 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
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

4.1
569 Reviews (569)

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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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Eh

Course was in good condition but how can they call themselves a "golf resort" without a driving range? Bit overpriced for the lack of facilities.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good condition

halfway house food was poor. but the course was perfect

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, slow play

5+ hours on a Thursday late morning, I would hate to see the weekend. Great course, but for the price it needs to be no longer then 4:15 round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

friendly staff

Everything went very smooth, no waiting, wide open never had to look for ball even after terrible shots

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Featured
Verified Purchaser

Great Marriott Course

Very friendly staff and helpful. Course was in very good condition and would recommend to friends.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course to play, especially at off-season rates. Well place shots are required to score well. 5 par 3's all have features that penalize bad shots

Willow Crest is a challenging 18 hole layout that features both long and short par 4s and par 5s. The par 3's require accurate shots as anything short or sprayed right or left will end up in a hazard. You have to know your club distances and be a good ball striker. The fairways are generous and the ball can typically be advanced from an adjacent fairway, but you can find yourself facing or in the jungle of mature trees that separate the fairways. The greens are large and feature multiple levels so accurate approach shots are rewarded, but putting skills can be put to a test navigating either up or down a terrace to find the hole.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, but doesn't drain well

Had a tournament at Willow Crest cancelled once after a night of rain. It had rained for a couple days, so parts of the course were very soggy. It was cart path only. Also, the greens had recently been aerated and were much slower than I've seen in the past. Otherwise, the tees and fairways were in great shape. I'm not sure there is an easy hole on the course. Bring your A game and keep your concentration up. 6 par 3s, all require a good shot; no cheapies. Long par 5s, especially 11 at 596 yards. Rate was $35 in October (70 degree day) - good rate for this course. Barely finished in daylight, 4 hour round on a busy course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A good challenge for a 15 handicap. Too expensive unless you book through Golfnow.

A nice layout. Not nearly enough yardage markers and no GPS on carts. Lots of leaves in the rough. Pretty windy. Good deal on Golfnow, otherwise it's a bit too expensive for me.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course at a nice price!

I got this tee time as a hot deal and it was a VERY Hot Deal! I love this course. I think it has ruined me for playing at about any other course. Its a must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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