Ohio Golf Destinations

  • Cleveland

    Cleveland prides itself in classic golf, from Riceland Golf Course which began in 1922 to Manakiki Golf Club, a 1920s Donald Ross design. Sleepy Hollow is another Cleveland classic, laid atop and in ravines by designer Stanley Thompson in 1925. For a modern flourish, try Little Mountain C.C. with its views of Lake Erie. It makes the most of the rolling hills and woods and tosses out challenges in the form of 80 bunkers, a large lake, waterfalls and Ellison Creek.

    Hawthorne Valley Country Club
    Hawthorne Valley Country Club in Solon is a Donald Ross design that is considered one of the best public golf courses in Ohio. Since opening in 1926, the course has undergone several improvements over the years that have built upon its longstanding reputation.
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    Gleneagles Golf Club
    Gleneagles Golf Club, which is owned by the city of Twinsburg, is ranked as one of the area's top 15 most challenging courses, though, it is more player friendly than it seems. Beginners won't feel too out of place but accuracy is needed on this course with water coming into play on 11 holes and more than 20 strategically placed bunkers.
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    Little Mountain Country Club
    Located just 35 minutes from Cleveland, Little Mountain Country Club in Concord is known throughout the area for its bunkers. Deep hardly begins to describe them and they border both the greensides and fairways.
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  • Akron

    Akron has come a long way from being Tire City, once the home of Goodrich, Goodyear and Firestone. Golfers will be glad to know there are many public courses around the city, including two munis. J.E. Good Park -- "The Park" -- is an 18-hole course with an nice mix of doglegs, slopes, undulations and trees. Nine-hole Mud Run is a great spot for a quick round through wetlands and woods. Turkeyfoot Lake dates back to 1925 and has 27 tree-lined holes. Chenoweth G.C. is another well maintained course set amid thick forests.

    Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club
    Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club in Hudson is one of the best public courses in northeast Ohio. For the daring there are many interesting risk-reward opportunities available. The course has a rolling terrain that is dotted with ponds and lakes. Meandering streams also cut across the golf course.
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    Windmill Lakes Golf Club
    Windmill Lakes Golf Club consistently ranks as one of the best courses in the state and is definitely the top golf course in northeastern Ohio. Located in Ravenna, it is the home course for the men's and women's golf teams at Kent State, which is only six miles east of the club.
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    Raccoon Hill Golf Club
    The 18-hole Raccoon Hill Golf Club in Kent, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1970. Designed by Bill Steifin, Raccoon Hill Golf Club measures 6299 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 121 and a 70.
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  • Cincinnati

    When it comes to golf, Cincinnati didn't skimp! Check out Tom Fazio's Belterra Golf Club or the classic Deer Run C.C. that rises and drops over western Cincinnati's hills. The Golf Center at King's Island has hosted professional tournaments and has three courses. For a resort course, play Harbor Links at Sagamore Resort in nearby Liberty, Ind. You have to work hard not to find things to do in Ohio's southern-most city.

    Belterra Golf Club
    Tom Fazio designed the course at Belterra Golf Club, which boasts the reputation of being one of the best casino courses in the country. Although there are closer courses, many golfers from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Lexington still bypass those to play at Belterra, but thankfully it is only a short drive from all three.
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    Crooked Tree Golf Course
    Located in Mason, Crooked Tree Golf Course sprawls across a scenic landscape of rolling hills accented with mature trees, sparkling lakes, and meandering creeks. The undulating landscape provides only modest elevation changes, but there are a few uneven lies to watch out for. There are four sets of diverse tees that make the course player friendly enough for beginners.
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    Beckett Ridge Golf Club
    Opened in 1975 as a private club, Beckett Ridge Golf Club is now open to the public. Jack Kidwell, who has designed numerous golf courses throughout Ohio, created this challenging layout. It is one of his most popular designs, earning the title of being one of southwest Ohio's top three courses. Kidwell skillfully utilized the natural drops and elevations of the landscape as well as the acres of mature trees and sparkling lakes.
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  • Columbus

    Many top-flight golf courses ring Columbus, from Jack Nicklaus' Muirfield Village Golf Club, to an array of public courses created by the prolific and creative design firm of Hurdzan-Fry. The city's golf offerings include Cumberland Trail Golf Course, StoneWater, Little Mountain and Cooks Creek. Play one of Dr. Michael Hurdzan's earlier works at Mohican Hills. If you're a purist, check out Pine Lakes Golf Club, which opened in 1926.

    Westchester Golf Course
    The par-72 Westchester Golf Course is located in Canal Winchester, OH. The course opened for play 1997 and has provided a memorable golf experience for every player ever since. The course was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan, ASGCA, and features a course rating of 73.6 and a slope rating of 128 from the championship tees.
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    Royal American Links Golf Club
    Billed as central Ohio's best-kept secret, Royal American Links is a 6,800-yard par 72 that wraps around seven lakes. Designed by Ohio's own Mike Hurdzan, the golf course, as its name might suggest, plays much like a links course with wind playing a large role scoring, especially around the water.
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    New Albany Links Golf Club
    The semiprivate New Albany Links Golf Club, designed by Barry T. Serafin in 2000, delivers tee times open to the public with the feel and amenities of an exclusive country club.
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  • Toledo

    Toledo also has an array of quality golf courses. The classic South Toledo Golf Club (originally known as Heather Downs Country Club) was designed by William Rockefeller in the 1920s and spruced up by Arthur Hills in the 1990s. Red Hawk Run south of town is a water-laden, 7,000-yard top-tier course designed by Arthur Hills. Closer to town, Pike Run tightens the screws for the back nine that squeezes through tall trees, and Valleywood is just minutes from the airport.

    South Toledo Golf Club
    The 18-hole South Toledo Golf Club in Toledo, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1925. South Toledo Golf Club measures 6508 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 124 and a 70.
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    Chippewa Golf Club
    The 18-hole Chippewa Golf Club in Curtice, OH is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1929. Chippewa Golf Club measures 6203 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 113 and a 68.
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    Detwiler Golf Club
    The 18-hole Detwiler Golf Club in Toledo, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1971. Designed by Arthur Hills, Detwiler Golf Club measures 6497 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 114 and a 70.2 USGA rating. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels.
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  • Dayton

    The city of Dayton boasts an abundance of fine public golf courses. Kittyhawk Golf Center is comprised of three 18-hole courses, led by the challenging Eagle layout. Dayton's Community Golf Center has two 18-hole courses, and Madden Golf Center is much more than a "muni" that rises and falls over rolling hills and traverses a stream that cuts through the back nine.

    Mound Golf Course
    The 9-hole Mound Golf Course in Miamisburg, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1935. Designed by Alex Camble, Mound Golf Course measures 2789 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 99 and a 32.
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    Heatherwoode Golf Club
    The 18-hole Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1991. Designed by Denis Griffiths, Heatherwoode Golf Club measures 6730 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 134 and a 72.
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    Beavercreek Golf Club
    Although it is a public facility, Beavercreek Golf Club's amenities, including the challenging championship course, offers more of a private club-feel. The layout is a formidable test for even experienced players so beginners shouldn't feel too discouraged if it seems tough. The scenic landscape of forests and streams provides mature trees that frame the narrow fairways and water hazards on a few holes.
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