Willow Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Rochester, MN with a par of 70. It offers 5 tee sets: blue (6,177 yards, slope 129, rating 69.9), blue/white (5,836 yards, slope 126, rating 68.3), white (5,755 yards, slope 125, rating 68), gold (5,195 yards, slope 120, rating 65.4), red (4,880 yards, slope 117, rating 64). The hardest hole is #8, a par 5 playing 430 yards from the first tee.

Willow Creek Golf Course

Rochester, MN

blueS:129R:69.9
blue/whiteS:126R:68.3
whiteS:125R:68
goldS:120R:65.4
redS:117R:64

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Hole 1 satellite
1001001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 13
335335321313307

A straightforward par 4 with a welcoming fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Two bunkers protect the right side of the putting surface, making accuracy off the tee important for approach positioning.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002501001502PAR 5
2Par 5
HCP 3
493468468447323

A substantial par 5 that curves gently through the landscape, offering birdie opportunities for longer hitters. The hole's length and potential for out-of-bounds along one side demand both distance and control off the tee.

Hole 3 satellite
1001503PAR 3
3Par 3
HCP 9
195163163160153

A short par 3 requiring a direct carry to a modest green. Bunkers frame the green's edges, punishing any wayward approach shots on this straightforward one-shotter.

Hole 4 satellite
1001501001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 11
424355355345271

A dramatic par 4 that doglegs sharply, with the fairway tightening considerably at the bend. The turn of the dogleg creates a strategic challenge for positioning the approach shot, with hazards guarding the inside of the corner.

Hole 5 satellite
1001501001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 7
383383363318320

A solid mid-length par 4 playing relatively straight with consistent width through the fairway. The hole's key challenge lies in the bunkered green complex that requires a precise approach to avoid trouble around the putting surface.

Hole 6 satellite
1006PAR 3
6Par 3
HCP 17
165151151139134

The course's shortest par 3, a quick one-shot hole over a modest distance. Despite its brevity, greenside bunkers and tight surroundings leave little margin for error on the small target.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 5
365307307295290

A scenic par 4 that bends around natural terrain with strategic bunkering along the fairway's edge. The hole's shape and hazard placement reward accuracy over pure distance, making club selection and placement crucial.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 5
8Par 5
HCP 1
521521515435430

Willow Creek's signature hole—a commanding par 5 that plays as one of the course's most difficult tests. Water hazards and bunkering frame both sides of the hole throughout its length, demanding precise execution on every shot.

Hole 9 satellite
1001509PAR 3
9Par 3
HCP 15
173164164156151

A short par 3 with a straightforward shot to the green, though positioned hazards demand an accurate strike. The hole's simplicity is deceptive, as the tight green surrounds offer little forgiveness for misplayed approaches.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 4
435412412311303

A challenging par 4 that doglegs with increasing difficulty as the hole progresses. The fairway narrows substantially near the green, where strategic bunker placement forces careful positioning off the tee to access the putting surface.

Hole 11 satellite
10010015011PAR 5
11Par 5
HCP 2
481481471362352

A long par 5 that counts among the course's toughest holes, with hazards strategically placed to penalize both aggressive and conservative play. The hole's length and complexity make it a defining test of all-around skill.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 8
364364348336331

A mid-length par 4 that plays relatively straightforward with a narrow fairway requiring accuracy from the tee. Bunkers around the green demand a well-struck second shot to avoid penalty strokes.

Hole 13 satellite
10015010013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 14
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A friendly par 4 with a wide fairway that provides ample room for the tee shot. The approachable nature of the hole is offset by greenside bunkers and the need for a solid approach to secure a good score.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 12
395380380365350

A substantial par 4 that stretches across the landscape with consistent width but strategic hazard placement. The hole's length and bunkered green complex combine to create a testing par for most players.

Hole 15 satellite
10015015PAR 3
15Par 3
HCP 18
175160160132120

The course's most difficult short par 3, playing to a distant and well-protected green. Bunkers and water hazards frame the target area, making this a deceptively challenging one-shotter despite modest yardage.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 10
345315315264258

A shorter par 4 that compensates for its length with strategic bunkering and a tight approach to the green. The hole's character rewards accurate shot-making and intelligent course management.

Hole 17 satellite
10017PAR 3
17Par 3
HCP 16
175175160145130

A brief par 3 with a tight target and minimal margin for error around the green. Hazards frame the putting surface closely, making this a demanding examination of accuracy and composure on the short hole.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 6
412380380365355

A finishing par 4 of solid length that requires both distance and accuracy to complete the round successfully. Strategic bunkering down the fairway and around the green creates a worthy final challenge at Willow Creek.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par453443453354544434343570
HCP133911717511542814121810166
blue335493195424383165365521173305443548136434139517534517541231236177
blue/white335468163355383151307521164284741248136432238016031517538029895836
white321468163355363151307515164280741247134832238016031516038029485755
gold313447160345318139295435156260831136233630736513226414536525875195
red307323153271320134290430151237930335233130235012025813035525014880

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