Willows Run Golf Complex

10402 Willows Rd, Redmond, WA 98052, USA

Address:	10402 Willows Rd, Redmond, WA 98052, USA
Phone:	+1 425-883-1200
Site:	willowsrun.com
Rating:	3.6
Working:	6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM

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Reviews 5

Robert Kaindl

Run Away from Willows Run..! Ive played both courses at Willows Run for many years. I play a lot of golf and "used to like" playing these courses. Both courses Eagles and Coyotes playability have continually deteriorated to a point that it would be better to just play Wayne in Bothell or Kenwanda near Snohomish because they are in better shape for half the price while being on par (course maintenance wise). I wouldnt place either of Willows Runs courses condition above a 2 on a 1 to 10 scale. I dont know anything about the Par 3 course. Ive played Eagle around 8 times throughout this year. Each time Ive finished the round and swore that I wouldnt come back until the course condition warranted a return or the management even cared that I played the course. Today, Saturday (7/18/2014) was the worst yet. Major bald spots throughout the fairways. The fringe is burned out around most greens. Several greens have multiple dead streaks or huge dead patches across the greens apparently from hydraulic leaks on the maintenance equipment. Major areas around most of the greens are bare and the ball will settle in bare areas next to poorly maintained grass clumps making any opportunity to get up and down difficult. Today, the round took 5 hours and 22 minutes. Several tee boxes had 2 groups waiting to tee off, making for more complaining. Apparently, seven groups in front of us was playing their first round of golf. Nice... Marshals have no power or authority to do anything other than to make excuses. Its clear that the exceedingly poor condition and horrible playing quality of this course is due to the sever reduction of the maintenance budget. There is no other reason. Willows isnt even close to being overplayed. Actually, its apparent that the course isnt being played very much due to the fact that most seem to be avoiding Willows. So, you should be able to get a tee time almost any time easily. The other three players in my group complained about the course and slow play so much it just reinforced my lack of desire to return. They stated that they wont be back, nor will I. The only bright spot in the day was when you actually had a clear line to the hole on the green, the putt ran true. Surprise...! During and after the round I (we) felt that I (we) wasted my (our) time playing Eagle and felt that I (we) was (were) Robbed. As mentioned above, go play another course and youll be glad that you did. Either play a course similar in condition and save $30 - $50 bucks or go to Druids or an Oki course and be happy with the course you spent your day on. Go to an Oki course where they understand how to take care if a course and where its fun to play a course that cares. You could also go to the sister course of willows named Druids Glen. Druids Glen has finally benefited and understood how bad maintenance can effect your reputation and repeat play. They are back on track. So, I make the 45 minute journey without a second thought because youll be rewarded with a good course that youd like to spend your time on. Its also clear that Willows thinks quite a bit of themselves. Charging Mid-Summer rates while delivering a seriously sub-par course condition with an elitist attitude is mind boggling. Sometimes, its not always about the Location, Location, Location. Its about the perceived value vs youre golfing experience that seems to fall short in the managements considerations. To them, I believe its about getting your money without delivering the goods. I wonder how they get anyone to return to play again? In closing, do yourself a favor and play Willows Next Year and see if the ownership has actually learned how to take care of there existing or past clients and hopefully the courses vs being concerned mostly about profits while beating down the course into a cattle farm. Dont waste your time, Run from Willows Run. R

Taco Taster

Willows is playing in good shape now, greens and fairways rolling decent. Marshall was very nice but need to do a better job and make slow players skip holes or let faster groups pass if there is open holes in front of them. Teaching some of these self centered people the etiquette of golf would help their bottom line as well as improve the game for everyone. But, it sounds like a lot of these type play here. Round took me and my friend 4 /12 hours and we were waiting a few minutes on every shot(we are fast players) because some ridiculous fool who thought he was better than others was taking 2-3 minutes to read each of his many putts and PRACTICING shots as they were 3 holes behind. Oh, and he was a complete hack. If you see this kind of behavior, I encourage you to give the offender the "fore" treatment on those practice putts. He wasted 30-45 minutes of our time and I wasnt happy about it or the fact that he sped off before i could rip into him for being so selfish. Just a normal day at willows(and most courses,sad to say) and we still had fun, but because of the clientele, I doubt Ill go back real soon.

Animesh Hajela

Wow this course is overpriced. Half the fairways are dry, there is barely any rough or grass around the greens. 30 bucks for a super twilight rate?!? Go play an Oki Course for that much. The staff - frustrated, obnoxious high schoolers who really dont seem like they want to be there. They sigh and seem annoyed when you ask the obvious questions (rates, hours, etc...). They dont sell you range balls unless youre going to finish by 8, even though the rules state that last bucket sale is at 8. Terrible attitude. I know its probably min wage, but at least carry yourself well. The course is really flat and really unimaginative. The only reason I give it 2 stars is because their practice facility isnt half bad, even though the grass tees are only open on Mon and Wed, and the range is closed on Tuesday. I come here because its close to my house, but after a couple of experiences, Im seriously considering driving a little extra for a better experience.

Efrat Hurvitz

This review refers only to Rainbow Run, their putting, or mini-golf course. This used to be one of our familys favorite places to spend a warm weekend afternoon. Beautifully landscaped and sufficiently interesting putting course that would have the kiddos move a bit. Well, not any more. The place is run down, there are holes in the artificial grass, leaves and debris everywhere, and worst of all - there is some sort of untreated algae in their artificial lake, which caused the water to turn green, murky and smelly. There are also plenty of mosquitos in this standing water, and it all feels like one big health hazard. Will not be getting back there any time soon, not until they are cleaner and better maintained.

Whittaker Dunn

We booked 18 holes for a four-some a week ago. We arrive 45 minutes early and paid for the match and some range balls. No one told us either on the phone, or in the pro-shop when we were purchasing range balls, that the entire Driving Range, Chipping, and putting green were going to be overrun by a huge class. Only 6-7 slots available on the range with roughly a dozen people waiting in line for a spot. Really disappointing to show up early and have literally NOTHING to do. I have no idea why they wouldnt be up-front about that. Why would they sell golf balls, knowing you cant use them? Bad way to do business.