Willowbrook Golf Course

Detailed description of Willowbrook Golf Course

Willowbrook Golf Course is a Public, 18 hole golf course located in Winter Haven, Florida, just south of the Orlando resort area and east of Lakeland. The course is owned and operated by the city of Winter Haven.

Willowbrook Golf Course first opened for play in 1967. The course was designed by David Wallace.    

The course sits on gently rolling terrain. The greens are built up somewhat. Trees are plentiful and add a backdrop, but should rarely be a problem. Bunkers, only about 30, are strategically placed. The challenge comes from water. There are ponds and a canal that intersects the majority of holes.

Par for the course is 72. From the back tees the, course plays to 6,450 yards. From the forward tees the, course measures 5,358 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 17, a par-5 that plays to 519 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 5, a par-3 that plays to 131 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 17, a 519 yard par-5 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole is # 5, a 131 yard par-3.