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3.8
345 Reviews (345)
5 Stars
116
4 Stars
131
3 Stars
54
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
84.2%
Recommend this course
285 out of 345 reviews
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3.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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3.7
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.8%
Recommend this course
28 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns high praise for its challenging yet fair design across both The Willows and Pioneer. Friendly staff and strong value for money make this a course worth returning to.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6734 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.6
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The Willows Golf & Country Club - Kenton County Golf
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Course Details

Year Built 1978
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.
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Reviews

3.8
345 Reviews (345)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 17
Undulating Greens 15
Water Hazards 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Advanced Golfers 12
Playing Multiple Courses 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 14
Near the Airport 9

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Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in bad shape

The course was in horrible shape. Every fairway and green had many dead spots. I won’t be going back there

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good time

Played on a Monday morning. Not crowded and peaceful. Great time to work on my game, which needs a lot of work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Had a great time

This course had a great layout and was a lot of fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Yikes!!

I have played every course this year at Kenton County, and the Willows was by far in the worst shape. Greens were hard as a rock and not very receptive. The greens has big holes where turf was missing, especially on the 10th and the 11th holes. The fringe areas had patches of long grass, and it seemed that my ball found the bare patch behind a piece of rough on two or three holes. The staff is friendly inside, but the mowers are going to do their job even if you are ready to tee off. I hit one over a mower because I was tired of waiting, and he stared me down on my next shot, then followed me until I got to the green. It was very frustrating!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sunday Golf

Some of the greens had big black spots other than that for a Sunday it was a great value and pace of play was 4 hours

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Course needs some work

The greens had some patchy bad spots. The weather hasn't been that hot yet and the greens already look shabby. Cart paths are in bad need of repair. The parking lot is fabulous, only wished they would've used monies they wasted beautifying the parking on the golf course itself.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sloooow

If you like 5 1/2 hour rounds on balky carts then this is the place for you.

Course was in good early spring condition, stsff was very friendly. I would suggest on course player assistants to keep play moving.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fairway Problems

First time playing here and the course was in great shape. Front 9 significantly easier than the back. My main problem was the fairway layout though. A lot of the fairways stop 80-150 yards before the front of the green. If you don't hit a solid approach shot, you'll be punished for coming up short with a shot out of the rough. I don't quite see the need for that. Other than that the course is fantastic. Highly recommend playing it if you have the chance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t use Golf Now... Cheaper to Call Coarse

Let’s consider the facts.... We’re golfing in March. Can’t really complain about much. Coarse was in okay condition for March. Biggest complaint. Golf Now was more expensive then Kenton County. It’s 25 dollars to play right now. I should’ve called the coarse but didn’t think too because I use Golf Now all the time. Golf Now was 2.50 dollars higher because of their 5 dollar “convenience” fee lol

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cold January

Course was in good shape for the main fact that it was January and off season. Look forward to playing it again in season. Nice layout and challenging

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

The Willows is a nicely designed track. The greens were in excellent condition. The fairways were patchy at best. The staff was excellent and friendly. Everything was a positive with the exception of the fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 11/21/2016:
Hi u000002735106, Thank you for your review! We are so happy to know you enjoyed your round. We have noted the areas in which we can improve and will work hard to do so. We hope to see you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!

This course is absolutely pathetic. I've never played a course in such bad condition. The fairways are composed of nothing but mud and patches of crab grass. Please do yourself a favor and spend your money anywhere else. Also, the $6 cheeseburger made me sick.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

WHATS GOING ON AT KENTON COUNTY?????

Have played this coarse many times over the years and have played there 4 or 5 times earlier this year . Played on 9 /3 The fairways are gone crab grass growing in tee boxes and thru the fairways . greens looked beat to death. its pretty obvious the only maintenance going on is cutting greens and the grass . They do not have to cut fairways cause there is no grass to cut. I am shocked how this coarse looked . Kenton County use to take great pride in the condition of this coarse. guess those days are gone . paid 20.00 to play 9 holes. When I called the coarse to check on crowd and condition none advised us of the poor condition of the coarse . Guess it's time to play my golf in Boone co .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in horrible conditions

What a horrible course. The fairways are nothing but mud slides. Patches of bent grass and weeds everywhere. Ball marks all over the greens. Some parts of the of the course are mowed, other parts are not. Just super disappointed. Used to play here a lot

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 11/21/2016:
Hi u000007662480, Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback as it helps us locate areas in which we can improve. We are saddened to know you weren’t completely satisfied with your golf round. We have noted your comments and will work hard to make improvements. We hope to see you back again soon to give us another chance and to let us exceed your expectations!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Dissappointing

The deal was great, but with a price. I've played this course many times in the past. I brought 2 new people there to play for the first time. By the time we were on hole 3 I was apologizing for how awful the course was. Greens were in okay shape. The fairways were awful. Many times hitting off of mud/dirt in the center of a fairway. Rough was tall and uneven. Overall I was very disappointed. These courses are 5 minutes from my house and I'm pretty sure I'll never go back. Great hot deal price, but I'd rather pay full price at a course in good shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

have always liked this layout

course maintenance seems to be slipping

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 11/16/2016:
Hi 1alphonse, Thank you for sharing your feedback on our course. We are working on the course conditions and hope you book your next round with us so that we may exceed your expectations!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course in poor condition.

The course overall is a fun and challenging course. The greens are amazing offering quite a bit of challenge with lots of subtle undulations. The course has great elevation changes and wonderful layout challenges on most holes.

The one down side is the overall course condition. Too many fairways were in poor condition in too many spots. The tee boxes were terrible chewed up, and clearly needed to be moved.

If the upkeep of the course were better, this would be a full 4 star course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/16/2016:
Hi fcore, Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and we're happy to know you found the course challenging and an overall fun time. We apologize for your lack of satisfaction with the conditions but we are working hard to improve this area of our business. We hope to see you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Three different 18 holes courses on site.

This golf course actually has three different 18 holes courses at it. The Pioneer is the easiest.

The Willows is the next hardest. And the Fox Run is by far the hardest course there.

All three are very nice courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Worth Every Penny

Kenton County Willows is a great coarse! Excellent condition, great value, always fun to play. 136 Slope off the yellow tee's makes it still very challenging. Love this coarse and will certainly play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/20/2016

u000006131704,

Thank you for the great 4-Star review. We are glad to hear you found value in the course, and that you keep coming back for more! We look forward to your next visit!

Best regards,

The Willows Kenton County Management

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