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.

    Dorlon Golf Club
    The 18-hole Dorlon Golf Club in Columbia Station, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1971. Designed by John Lontor, Dorlon Golf Club measures 7191 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 125 and a 73.
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    Lake/River at Fowler's Mill Golf Course
    The 18-hole Lake/River at Fowler's Mill Golf Course in Chesterland, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1971. Designed by Pete Dye, Lake/River at Fowler's Mill Golf Course measures 7025 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 136 and a 74.
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    Grey Hawk Golf Club
    The 18-hole Grey Hawk Golf Club in Lagrange, OH is a public golf course that opened in 2004. Designed by Mike Smelek and Robert von Hagge, Grey Hawk Golf Club measures 7079 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 137 and a 74.
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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.

    Valleywood Golf Club
    The 18-hole Valleywood Golf Club in Swanton, OH is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1929. Valleywood Golf Club measures 6364 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 115 and a 69.
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    Stone Ridge Golf Club
    The 18-hole Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green, OH is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1998. Designed by Arthur Hills, Stone Ridge Golf Club measures 7064 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 134 and a 75.
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    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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  • 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.

    Brookledge Golf Club
    The 18-hole Brookledge Golf Club in Cuyahoga Falls, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1988. Designed by Arthur Hills, Brookledge Golf Club measures 6371 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 120 and a 70.
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    Front/Back at The Elms
    The 18-hole Front/Back at The Elms in North Lawrence, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1932. Designed by S. Rottman, Front/Back at The Elms measures 6054 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 104 and a 67.
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    The Fairways at Twin Lakes
    The 9-hole Fairways at Twin Lakes in Kent, OH is a private golf course that opened in 1925. Designed by Sandy Alves, The Fairways at Twin Lakes measures 3159 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 125 and a 34.
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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.

    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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    Glenross Golf Course
    With acres of wetlands, large oak trees, seven ponds and a natural creek, Glenross Golf Club is a daily-fee club with an upscale private-club feel. Opened in 2006, this 6,600-yard par 70, which was designed by Jack Kidwell, features more than 50 bunkers.
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    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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  • 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.

    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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    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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    Dales at Community Golf Course
    The 18-hole Dales at Community Golf Course in Dayton, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1919. Designed by Alex Nipper Campbell, Dales at Community Golf Course measures 5420 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 106 and a 68.5 USGA rating. Greens and fairways are bent grass.
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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.

    Grizzly Course at The Golf Center at Kings Island
    The Grizzly Course, named after its legendary designer Jack Nicklaus, is one of two courses offered by the Golf Center at Kings Island. The other is the nine-hole Bruin Course and there is an Academy Course with four championship holes as well. Since opening in 1973, the Grizzly has been host to several PGA, LPGA, and Senior PGA events.
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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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    Deer Run Country Club
    Tucked away in the rolling hills of western Cincinnati, Deer Run Golf Club enjoys a landscape of mature trees, which frame the beautiful views of the Ohio River Valley. The carefully preserved natural surroundings are also home to an abundance of wildlife. Although the layout measures in at a seemingly mild at 6,354 yards but the golf course plays much longer and tougher.
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