View from the 10th tee at Willow Run Golf Course
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4.0
514 Reviews (514)
5 Stars
132
4 Stars
255
3 Stars
97
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
88.1%
Recommend this course
456 out of 514 reviews
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4.1
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.1
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.9%
Recommend this course
71 out of 79 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6139 yards
Slope 125
Rating 69.0

Willow Run Golf Course was designed by a ubiquitous name in central Ohio, Jack Kidwell. The local designer played a role in creating many of the state's courses but he infused a different character into each. Willow Run has an interesting layout that will test your shot making skills as well as your course management capabilities. The greens are bentgrass and the fairways are accented with Ohio bluegrass. Correct placement off the tees is the key to doing well, especially on the front nine. Plenty of water comes into play throughout the golf course as well as several strategically placed bunkers. Willow Run's back nine boasts one of the most challenging par 4s in Ohio, the 13th. The green on this tricky hole is fronted by a meandering creek.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Kidwell (1964)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.0
514 Reviews (514)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 23
Bunkers 15
Elevation Changes 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Seniors 19
Walkers 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21
Convenient to the City 14
In the 'Burbs 7

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Reviews 2
2.0
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Previously Played

Course co dictions we’re poor

Been playing here for years. The tee boxes and greens look like they haven’t been repaired all year. The in the clubhouse staff is always kind and accommodating, but course upkeep leaves plenty to be desired.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Little love

Even though many consider the course easy as I did, the greens were in fantastic shape even for how hot it’s been and how little rain we’ve had. The cart path could use a lot of love but that’s my only complaint. Just a popping down of some construction gravel can do a lot

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value, great pace

Played for first time in 8-10 years! Trees got much bigger!! Played mid-day, mid-week. Course was in reasonable condition and with more than a few players, but certainly not overcrowded. I finished 18 holes in under 4 hours. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Value!

It was my first time didn't really know what to expect. Pretty nice little spot all and all. Pretty bad cart paths, so hold your beer. Aside from some areas that were just downright unplayable the course is in pretty dang good shape. For the money it wasn't too bad. I will be back!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Good value

Fun little course… unfortunately these were the worst greens I have ever played. Virtually un-usable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Golf Course

This course has so many trees so it’s cool to play during hot summer months! Good price and friendly staff too!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bumpy ride

Good course for the money but cart paths are in poor condition. Knocked my range finder off the cart and I was not speeding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Round!!

The course was in good shape considering the heavy rain the day before. There were a couple soft spots on fairways but that's understandable. The greens were in good shape. Pace of play was a bit slow, had a person 'learning to play' in the group ahead of us so the front 9 was a bit slow. Pace picked up on back 9 though. The clubhouse offered us 2 drink chips for the inconvenience!! We stayed after the round to have lunch and show our appreciation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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