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3.8
344 Reviews (344)
5 Stars
115
4 Stars
131
3 Stars
54
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.8
83.8%
Recommend this course
284 out of 344 reviews
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3.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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3.7
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
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
344 Reviews (344)

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
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unfair greens. 5 some walkin

Hitting the greens. Lots of slope and undulations but 3 were ridiculous and need to be fixed. As balls roll off the greens and there is no way to stop them with #10 being he worst., but nothing bothers me more then a 5 some walking on a hilly course holding up all the players behind them. On #6 they were 2 holes behind the group in front of them with 2 groups on the tee box waiting. So I skipped 6&7 and went directly to 8 No ranger seen the entire day. For all the rain we’ve had this course is a rock fairways and rough was spotty with grass and holes I would go to another course even though I was on a $22 hot time It wasn’t worth it

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water

Should have water on 2 or 3 tee boxes for hydration safety purposes

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day

Nice course. So hilly it was ridiculous. Had a fun time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Willows Review

The course was in great shape. Price seems fair for the course. Pace of play was very slow after hole 5. Too many groups out there at once. Some were playing very slow. Other than pace of play the course was great! Very challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course but slowest round of the year

Nice course in good shape for early in the year and all the rain we have had lately but the pace of play was abysmal. Had a late tee time and with an average pace would have been able to finish. I waited on multiple holes 20+ minutes to be able to tee off. Took 2 hours and 15 minutes to play 6 holes before it was too dark to keep playing

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

When profit overshadows customer experience

I like both courses at Kenton County GC. A good mix for my skill level. But don't schedule a company outing in the morning, and a league in the afternoon, while selling tee times. I was at the course for more than four hours, and played 10 holes. Waited to start, as the outing still wasn't done when I arrived, and later waded through league players as a single. Employees didn't seem to care, or have the ability to do anything to address the issue.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very nice but pace of play was horrible.

Everything about the course, staff, etc. was great. Overbooked! We were a two paired with a threesome. Took 6 hours to play 18holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Overbooked

Course was massively overbooked. 20 minute wait on every tee-box. Saw 20+ people waiting on some tee-boxes. Shame what courses will do to make a few extra bucks. It was so overcrowded that the “Marshall” started letting people tee off on hole ten, so when we made the turn there was already people waiting in line. Keep in mind this was at 3:30 pm on a Monday. If you love being punished because the course is managed poorly, this is the course for you.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played

Very poor pace of play

I have played this course often, pace of play has become a major issue expect 18 holes of golf to take 5 plus hours this round took 5-1/2 hours. There are no rangers or starters keeping play moving for those that are not familiar with golf etiquette. It is also expensive for what you get, they don’t bother to clean the golf carts they are very slow in the club house.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/29/2025

Hi u5084183, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. We’re actively working on improving pace of play and enhancing our services. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to offer a better experience for all our guests. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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