Willow Park Golf Course is a 18-hole public golf course in Castro Valley, California, designed by Bob E. & Robert L. Baldock and built in 1966. Green fees run $25.00 on weekdays and $30.00 on weekends. The layout features Winter Rye fairways and Bent Grass greens, 11-20 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open year-round, first tee time at 7:00 AM, metal spikes permitted. With 95,000 annual rounds, it is one of the Castro Valley area’s busier public facilities.
Contact Details
17007 Redwood RdCastro Valley, California 94546
510-537-8989
Course Information
| Course City | Castro Valley |
|---|---|
| Course County | Alameda |
| Course State | California |
| Course Classification | Public |
| Course Built | 1966 |
| Course Annual Rounds | 95,000 |
| Course Season | Open all year |
| Course Manager | Rene Viviani |
| Course Club Pro | Bob Bruce |
| Course Superintendant | Jeff Roberts |
| Course Guest Policy | Open |
| Course Designer | Bob E. & Robert L. Baldock |
| Course Shop Hours | 7:00 AM / N/A |
| Course Dress Code | Shirt and shoes required |
| Course Weekend Fees | $30.00 |
| Course Weekday Fees | $25.00 |
| Course Tee Reservation | Accepted |
| Course Earliest Tee Time | 7:00 AM |
| Course Holes | 18 |
| Course Green | Bent Grass |
| Course Fairway | Winter Rye |
| Course Water Hazard | Yes |
| Course Bunker | 11-20 |
| Course Metal Spike | Allowed |
| Course Greens Aerated | April October |
| Course Overseeding | October/Open |
| Course Five-somes | Not Allowed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play at Willow Park Golf Course?
It costs $30.00 to play at Willow Park Golf Course on the weekend and $25.00 to play on weekdays.
What is the grass type used on the course?
The grass type used on the greens at Willow Park Golf Course is Bent Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Winter Rye.
What is the dress code at Willow Park Golf Course?
The dress code at Willow Park Golf Course is Shirt and shoes required.
How many rounds of golf are played at Willow Park Golf Course each year?
There are an estimated 95,000 rounds of golf played at Willow Park Golf Course each year.
Does Willow Park Golf Course have water hazards?
Yes, there are water hazards on the Willow Park Golf Course course.
Does Willow Park Golf Course have sand bunkers?
Yes, there are 11-20 sand bunkers located on the Willow Park Golf Course course.
When are the greens aerated at Willow Park Golf Course?
Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Willow Park Golf Course are aerated in April and October.