
Willow Oaks Course
Willow Oaks Golf Club

About this course
Willow Oaks Golf Club sits in Glasgow, a small city in south-central Kentucky roughly midway between Bowling Green and the Cumberland Parkway corridor. The course serves as the primary daily-fee facility in Barren County, a region characterized by rolling farmland and the transition zone between the Pennyroyal Plateau and the more rugged terrain to the east. The layout reflects the accessible, straightforward design approach common to municipal and public courses built across rural Kentucky during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The routing works across gently rolling terrain typical of the area, with elevation changes that are noticeable but not severe. Tree-lined fairways define most holes, with mature oaks and other hardwoods framing play corridors and providing both aesthetic appeal and strategic challenge. Water features appear on several holes, and bunkers guard greens and key landing areas, though the overall design emphasizes playability for a wide range of skill levels rather than championship-level difficulty. Willow Oaks functions as a community course, hosting local leagues, high school matches, and regional amateur events that draw from the surrounding counties. The facility includes a practice area and clubhouse with basic amenities suited to its role as a regional recreational asset. For golfers traveling through south-central Kentucky or visiting nearby Mammoth Cave National Park, the course offers a convenient option for a casual round in a quiet, rural setting.
Quick facts
- Location
- Glasgow, KY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1934
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,277 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.6/125
FAQ
Common questions about Willow Oaks
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Willow Oaks is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Willow Oaks is 71.
Willow Oaks plays 6,277 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Willow Oaks is 125.
Willow Oaks is a 18-hole course.




