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4.1
486 Reviews (486)
5 Stars
138
4 Stars
239
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
90.3%
Recommend this course
419 out of 486 reviews
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4.2
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.2
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.6%
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57 out of 59 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6397 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.0
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Willow Golf Course - Metropark Golf
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Course Details

Year Built 1978
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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4.1
486 Reviews (486)
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

too slow

I don't have enough space to explain why this place isn't worth it. Do yourself a solid and find another course near by, because remember this place is a Metro Park...not just a golf course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

money hungry

ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS!!! This place books multiple groups for one single tee time and has NO RANGER on duty! It took me (a single) just about 3 hours to play nine holes w/ a cart. I was told that I actually PAID MORE using GOLFNOW, when GOLFNOW says I'm saving 15%??...But worst of all, after 3 hours of slothing around the front 9, I told the man working that I didn't have another 3 hours to play a 6 hour round of golf and would like a rain check. I was told that I would only be given half credit for 9 holes w/ a cart, and that I would have to pay the other half (after I was told earlier I paid TOO MUCH!) So if you like extremely slow, congested golf that may take 6-7 hours, this place is for you! I will NEVER EVER return to this snobby, money hungry golf course again! Find a course that cares more about YOU the golfer and not just your pockets, like Harbour Club in Belleville, Green Oaks in Ypsi, or Riverview Highlands.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Excellent course. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Will be playing weekly. Thanks everyone for a really enjoyable time.

Conditions Excellent
Value 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
First Time Playing

Great course

Loved it, challenging for a first time play but I enjoyed the round very much!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great!

Overall one of the better courses in southeast michigan.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in great shape.

The golf course has a nice layout. The fairways were green and trim. Easy to play off of. The greens had a nice pace. Very challenging. You had to play position to have a chance at the green. I especially liked the graphics at each tee.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good value

The course was in excellent condition. One of the best values Downriver.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Quirky, Tight Course

This was my first time playing Willow in almost 3 years and the course was in very good condition. Greens were in very good shape just a little on the slow side, fairways were well mantained and were actually being watered midday on some holes. Bunkers were also well maintained with plenty of sand.
The course itself features many Par 4's that require less then driver off the tee for longer hitters as there's many doglegs that make you play 200-250 off the tee and no longer. It's a fun course to play for the value and I would reccomend it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun and Relaxed Course

The course was well kept and the holes were varied enough to keep it interesting. No issues with the staff, and pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

VerynNice course

Willow Metro park is a very nice course. The course was damp at 0700 in the morning, but expected. The greens were not cut, which I wished they were, because of the amount of water still on the greens when we putted. There are several dog legs that were enjoyable. The condition of the greens, fairways, and tee boxes were very good. Some of the holes for my wife were a little too long, even from the red tees. We will play this course again. The wife was somewhat bothered by the constant jets taking off from Detroit Metro, but got use to it after a while.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good course

Course is in good shape. The bunkers need to be taken care of better, more like hard pan.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful shape

The course was in awsome shape had a beautiful morning with deer running around on the course. I live 5 minutes from this course and I was was very pleased with everything a metro parks course had to offer . The greens were in excellent shape which really surprised me after the bad winter. It was a great day with my son on a really nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Wonderful Layout!

Willow has some hills which add character to the course. It was in good shape considering that it had rained the night before. The greens were in good shape but did not seem to have the same speed from green to green. The bunkers did not have good sand. The character of the layout is an attraction you don't find on many courses in this area. We played the second nine behind a foursome that was very slow with no courtesy to wave us through. A ranger would have been helpful. Overall we enjoyed the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

willow metro

One of my favorite metroparks. Course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Golf for Fun

Dog Leg holes are tricky. My first time on the course. Fairly long from the white tees if your not long off the tee. If you plan your shots, water is not a problem. Again first time players without knowledge of the course can find trouble. Enjoyable to play, low scores for straight hitters.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

slow

Left after 5 1/2 hours, only 13 holes finished. Had rained night before slowest greens I've seen all season. Had not been cut for at least 3 days, they looked like carpet. It was a challenging course from off the tee. Even the suggested areas for the approach shots were tight. Trees overhang and block, the help booklet could be updated or gotten rid of.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good Value

Played in about 2 1/2 hours....I was a single and played through numerous groups who were all more than happy to let me shoot on through. Turkey Sandwich at the turn was excellent also.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jim

Very nice course good shape and shot making course
Greens are very fair
Must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Some tight fairways

Very enjoyable, this course favors the straight ball hitter. Great value for the money!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Willow Park~Not Bad

Overall, not bad. Some clumping grass on a few fairways, but not an issue.
Will play again!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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