Willow Pond Golf Course

This is my 2nd time playing this golf course because it is very affordable, however it is not the best. There is no car path, but follow what other golfer if you get lost looking for the next tee box, especially for first timers. It's my 2nd time playing, but I still got lost looking for hole #17.

Course was well maintained, and made much easier by the filling is of many fairway bunkers, probably a cost cutting move as the greenside bunkers hadn't been maintained. It's a fairly wide open course and the prevailing winds can cause problems, however it's pricey for that type of course.

Greens and fairways are in great condition, but sand traps need some work

Sand traps need some work but greens are in very good condition

The fairways were excellent with a good lie a guarantee, but the rough was a little too penal. Especially as a single if you missed the fairway it was a challenge to find your ball. The sand traps were in sad shape but it is very early in the season. I will go play it again.

i enjoyed the course but the booking said with cart no cart no flagsticks i paid for 18 holes but only played 9 . in the summertime it is a good course to play

This the fourth time in two years that I have gone to this course. I can easily say that the conditions have been getting better. Just stay away from the snack bar, 8.00 dollars for a hamburger!

This was a nice golfing experience and a very good value. The greens are excellent and the fairways while having some crabgrass were mowed and very playable. Nearly every green is elevated making high approaching shots that hold of value. A number of doglegs make a relatively flat venue interesting. All- in- all a worthwhile experience.

Not too crouded, very friendly staff and golfers . Perfect for taking a high handicap son or daughter to learn how to play.

What a difference the new owners have made to this course. Very good condition. A little long for the average golfer....challenging but fun. Nice course.

This course has def had some maintenance since last time I played here. Thank you!!!!

Played this course for the first time and was impressed by the condition and layout of the course. I can't wait to go back

I always enjoy Willow Pond. Very pleasant and fun golfing.

I like this course. Long course for amateur play but it is in above average condition. For the price, it was a good value. I will play there again with friends.

Due to a very dry summer Willow Pond was in very good shape. The greens putt very true and the speed was quicker than most in the area. Holes 4,5 & 6 are the toughest three hole stretch in cental Illinois. If you like golf and freindly people Willow Pond is a great choice.

You can't beat the price. It gives me an opportunity to play a course I would not normally play at.

Ever wondered what golf would be like after the apocalypse? Come play a round at Willow Pond to find out. Located on an abandoned U.S. Air Force base, which closed in 1993, the drive in to the course gives the player a feel for what they are going to encounter. Empty, decaying, damaged buildings, and weeds given free reign to grow wildly. The "clubhouse," if you can find it, fits right in to this scenario, and looks like it may also be abandoned. Check out the dilapidated structure to the right of the 2nd green. It may have been some kind of observation/anti-aircraft post at one point. Ahh, history. The course itself is bland and fairly easy. The grass height on the tees and fairways is too high. The bunkers are rock hard. The greens are medium speed and not terrible, which is as close to a compliment as I can give this place. Surprisingly, there were quite a few people on the course. I kept expecting to see Mad Max ride up with a band of his warriors, but had to settle for the beer-swilling locals.