Heron Links (Par 3) at Willows Run Golf Club

Heron Links is a par-3 course at Willows Run Golf Club in Redmond, Washington, designed by Ted Locke. The facility sits in the Seattle metropolitan area, where the landscape transitions from urban development to the foothills of the Cascade Range. Willows Run operates as a public golf complex, and Heron Links serves as its short course complement to the property's regulation layouts.

The course provides a practice-focused environment where golfers work on iron play and short game in a setting that reflects the Pacific Northwest's characteristic terrain. The Redmond area features relatively flat to gently rolling topography with wetland areas and stands of native vegetation, and par-3 courses in this region typically incorporate these natural features into their design. The holes vary in length to test different clubs and shot-making skills.

As a public facility in the Seattle suburbs, Willows Run attracts a range of players from beginners learning the game to experienced golfers seeking efficient practice rounds. The par-3 format allows for quicker play than regulation courses, making it accessible for those with limited time. The course operates within the broader Willows Run complex, which has served the Eastside golf community for decades as an approachable, high-traffic facility where the emphasis remains on playability and accessibility rather than championship-level challenge.