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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 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
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First Time Playing

Tremendously Slow Pace of Play

Willow Crest would do well to place a marshall or two on their course. Group in front of us had an entire hole open in front of them. Mostly because they stood on the tee box chatting instead of hitting the ball.

Very poor experience. Will not be back!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
1.0
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First Time Playing
Value Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Check-in needs to improve

I paid inside Clubhouse one hour before tee time. I asked if I needed a receipt, reply was "no."

I was asked three times if I paid, twice by the starter. He called to confirm second time.

I was informed my tee time was moved up 9 minutes. This was a problem because my playing partner was due to arrive a few minutes before original tee time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course and friendly staff

We played on a Saturday in the late afternoon, the place of play was very good , great layout with a lot of trees and water.

The greens are in fair condition and very slow.

The pace of play was very good played 18 in 4 hours.

The starter and woman in the Pro Shop are very accommodating .

Recommend the course it is in much better shape than it was 20 years ago.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Happily disappointed

Was a good rate through tee off, but pace of play was awful, every hole on the back 9 was a 2-3 group backup, no rangers, was in a threesome group, a group of 2 behind us and a single behind them, and a couple walking in the group in front of the group in front of us. IMAGINE., anyway shot a 40 on the front 45 on the back, waiting on each hole didn’t help.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, slow play on a Friday early evening

Pace needed to be faster, started at 5pm and didn't finish 18 before sundown with cart. Otherwise great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Entire golf experience was exceptional!

Staff greeted with eye contact and a smile from entering course, club house, throughout the day. Cynthia, refreshment cart prompt and friendly. Course great shape. Greens excellent. Some standing water near tees along cart path on some holes, but didn’t affect play. Pace was good. We enjoy playing this course very much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Turn off the music

The young guys in front of us had music playing and the older guys behind us had music playing. I can’t fathom why people would listen to loud music while on the golf course. I suppose it’s part of the “always plugged in” mentality of the times. The youngsters were a little loud and coarse which was distracting. The golf course was in nice shape and we enjoy playing the course but not yesterday. C’est la vie.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad cooperation

Golf pass is a cheat, they take over the request for t time and put their name on I have to make sure that they didn’t not get my personal info MAnd they no way you can unsubscribe from their email list

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
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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