Willow Wood Golf Club in Portland, Michigan, USA | GolfPass
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4.6
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4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6138 yards
Slope 123
Rating 69.2

Located just three miles south of downtown Portland, Willow Wood Golf Club sprawls across acres of rolling countryside laced with meandering creeks and ribbons of mature woodlands. The naturally hilly terrain lent itself perfectly to a challenging championship course. Golfers will encounter a range of ups and downs but the golf course is a manageable 6,200 yards from the back tees. It's a layout that will keep you on your toes but it's not overly punishing for the high handicapper. The course will test your skills, requiring creative shot making throughout. Each hole requires a different strategy and presents risk-reward opportunities, you're guaranteed to use every club in your bag. One of Willow Wood Golf Club's most memorable holes is the par-3 eighth. It has a sloped green with bunkers on the left, but a birdie might be a possibility if the wind is on your side.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Blue
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect Jeff Gorney

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.6
245 Reviews (245)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 8
Forced Carries 8
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 6
Seniors 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10

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Hidden Gem!

Definitely off the beaten path but at the same time, not too far from downtown Portland and the highway. Great course. It is VERY well kept and maintained. I wouldn't call it an easy course as there are quite a few bunkers and many dog legs to keep it interesting. Hitting from the blues makes it more fun in my opinion. We played a few holes from there instead just to get a feel for some of the dog legs. Super fun course though. Would make the trip from Grand Rapids and play again over many of the courses in nearby Lansing.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Nice course

I played this course with my daughter and it’s in excellent shape with very fast greens. It’s a fun course and well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Very nicely conditioned links, wife liked it too

Only found out about this course from TeeOff/ golfnow. Kept up real well, not many ball marks or divots. They had tee markers taken away but I challenged myself to the 6100 yrs tips which is all I want as a 65 yr old. Plenty of traps and a few creeks and pond on 10th. Scored a great rate here on TeeOff, $31 for wife and I with golfpass points and discounts.
Nice quiet electric club car carts.
J. Gorney did a great job here and it was worth the hour and fifteen minute drive, very modern feel, built in 1998.
One of the best conditioned courses this year, even in November!11/8/24 p

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Conditions Excellent
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Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

First time playing, was in the area for a golf outing and played this for only $30 on a a deal.
Tons of blind shots, great fast greens, truly a hidden gem

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 170
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course off beaten path

I was pleasantly surprised at how nice this course was. It has a hilly terrain and nice tree rolling undulating greens. There are two different 9's. The first is cut through trees with the back being more wide open. We played the blue tees to add distance to the holes. I would recommend this course which is a great value for what is paid in green fees and the conditions of the course.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid Value

Good layout and challenge for the price. Decent pace of play but that is just luck of the draw. Greens were beautiful and fairways good. The rough is rough. Worth a try if you have never been to Willow Wood.

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

Best Value

This course is kept in as good of shape as any. It’s not real long but there are still challenges on every hole. Fun but challenging course that’s kept up very well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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