
Heron Links (Par 3) Course
Willows Run Golf Club
About this course
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.
Quick facts
- Location
- Redmond, WA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1999
- Holes
- 9
- Designer
- Ted Locke
- Par
- 27
- Length
- 5,826 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.8/118
- Course Vaults score
- 4.0
Getting there
Willows Run Golf Club sits in the Pacific Northwest's technology corridor, accessible via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), roughly thirty minutes south of the club by car through the suburban sprawl that gives way to the verdant foothills surrounding Redmond. Private aviation options exist at nearby Boeing Field (BFI) or the more intimate Paine Field (PAE) north of Seattle, each offering a quieter alternative for those seeking discretion on arrival. The drive northeast from SEA traces the I-5 corridor before branching into the quieter roads that wind through the Cascade foothills, where the landscape shifts from urban density to the dense Pacific evergreen forest that defines this corner of Washington. Your final approach to Willows Run carries you away from the main thoroughfares into a landscape of Douglas fir and native plantings, where the club's grounds emerge as a carefully composed sanctuary within the region's natural rhythm.

FAQ
Common questions about Heron Links (Par 3) at Willows Run Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Heron Links (Par 3) at Willows Run Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 4.0 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.
Heron Links (Par 3) was designed by Ted Locke.
Yes. Heron Links (Par 3) at Willows Run Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Heron Links (Par 3) is 27.
Heron Links (Par 3) plays 5,826 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Heron Links (Par 3) is 118.




