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4.1
578 Reviews (578)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
223
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
85.2%
Recommend this course
462 out of 578 reviews
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4.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.1
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
24
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
4.7
88.3%
Recommend this course
53 out of 60 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
578 Reviews (578)

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 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

This course is always in good condition all around, and since they have re-done the traps no complaints.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play (+5 hours) was bad with no marshal to move it along. Bunkers went from having zero sand to way too much.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willow on Thursday

The course could use some TLC as it appears unkempt for this time of 4he year compared to other courses around. Pace of play was slow because there was no ranger.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Reasonable Cost Late Afernoon

Tee time at 4:00 PM. No hold up until the 15th hole. Finished in 3 1/2 hours.

Course in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Bad golf on a nice course

The wind was howling up to 40 mph and we all struggled on a few holes which killed out scores. Luckily we chose the shorter Gold tees as the course plays about 300 yds longer than the scorecard indicates (as it's only a par 70). This is as close to a private country club setting as you will find. The course is very hilly, in great condition, and has some interesting holes. The greens were fast and sloped and led to several 3 puts and even 1 four putt. The negatives are the lack of a driving range (only a net to hit into), and the $9 Yeungling beers in the restaurant.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course live the greens but terrible sand traps alot of thin gravel not so much sand

Fun day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Tee Box

Tee boxes contained many divots. On several holes, the tee box markers were placed on a slight angle leaving the ball slightly under (right side of tee box) or above your feet (left side of tee box. The width of some tee boxes was very narrow.

The rest of the course was in great shape, greens and traps especially.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Early Season but Good Conditions

Great course--challenging. Course in good shape although greens were a bit slow due to rain and maybe not being cut recently.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Early Round

Course was in decent shape but soggy after much rain. It is a great layout with some really challenging holes. Course was empty and we finished round in 3 hours. Service was good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Look forward to playing next year.

The course was in excellent shape considering the rain the previous two days.l Little or no leaves, ruff not too high and the sand traps had plenty of good sand. The par 5’s are long as well as many of the par 4’s. Thoroughly enjoy our round.l

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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