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4.2
315 Reviews (315)
5 Stars
126
4 Stars
126
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
91.5%
Recommend this course
277 out of 315 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.3%
Recommend this course
48 out of 52 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Links
Par 35
Length 3033 yards
Slope 118
Rating 34.2
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Willow Hill Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect Dick Nugent (1995) Tim Nugent (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Willow Hill Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #5)

Reviews

4.2
315 Reviews (315)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging Gem

Very interesting course. Undulating course, challenging greens (in great condition), nice practice area and great views from top of the hill...all for $20.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/27/2021

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Willow Hill Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/20/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/20/2021

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/20/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Avoid Willow Hill

Several holes under construction and have been so for a very long time. Most of the remaining holes are in fair to poor condition. Save your time and money!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
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Commented on 09/10/2021

Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Getting better everyday

Course is getting better every time I play here. Construction crews are out there working to improve the course but do not interfere with the course conditions. They are throwing a lot of money into the course to make it a very nice course. So much work has been done this year and the improvements are really showing. Staff is very friendly. Course is in pretty good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/08/2021

Hello. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Willow Hill Golf Course. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
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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Commented on 09/07/2021

Hi. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/07/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/07/2021

Hi. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Don't let the wind scare you

Don't let the typically windy conditions on top of Willow Hill deter you from playing this course... this a nice mid distance ( and long from the Blues) links style course that is well maintained. and offers a challenge for even the accomplished golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/02/2021

Hi, thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/07/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/30/2021

Hi, we would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
2.0

Under Construction/Poor Conditions

Fairways and greens very soft with standing water in many places. Bunkers are terrible, also with standing water. . Lots of construction going on. No ball washers....this course needs lots of work.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/30/2021

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the construction projects underway. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

best 9

Play this course at least once a week. At nearly 70, the course provides just enough challenge and exercise for those that simply don't have the time or energy to spend 4 1/2 hours playing 18. With no backups takes 75 minutes to play; even at its slowest takes well under 2 hours. The course is well kept from tee to greens. Small to medium greens and mostly narrow fairways, sand traps and water provide the challenge despite the overall short length. Finally, the staff is friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/30/2021

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/25/2021

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Willow Hill Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Once a month
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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Commented on 08/25/2021

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Most Improved Facility

Maybe the most improved golf facility in the United States. Having a quality grass practice range on the north Shore is huge. No matts for me snymore

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/27/2021

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent 9 hole course

I like this course for me and my wife. Course is located on the hill giving fresh air and cool wind.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/24/2021

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Willow Hill Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/24/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Willow Hill Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/24/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Willow Hill Golf Course!

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