Ohio Golf Course Reviews
Score early, then hold on tight at Darby Creek Golf Course in Marysville
It's a tale of two nines at Darby Creek Golf Course in Marysville. The front nine, called The Links, feels open and forgiving. The back nine, called The Woods, tightens its grip on a player's psyche, taunting golfers to hit it straight or else. Together, they form a strong 7,074-yard course on the northwestern outskirts of Columbus, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
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The Players Club at Foxfire Golf Club just south of Columbus becomes more player friendly
The Players Club at Foxfire Golf Club in Lockbourne was built in different era by different architects. Together, they have made it one of the most feared and revered golf courses in central Ohio. How did it happen? Jason Scott Deegan explains.
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Winding Hollow in New Albany: Former private golf course opens its doors to the masses
Winding Hollow in New Albany, Ohio is an enjoyable Arthur Hills design that feels mature beyond its years with the atmosphere of a classic club. It can be very tight in spots, especially on the front side, so longer hitters shouldn't plan on hitting their driver 14 times. That said, it's a very leisurely course to play and offers different looks, from tight doglegs through trees to more open, water-heavy holes.
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The Players Club at Foxfire Golf Club just south of Columbus becomes more player friendly
The Players Club at Foxfire Golf Club in Lockbourne was built in different era by different architects. Together, they have made it one of the most feared and revered golf courses in central Ohio. How did it happen? Jason Scott Deegan explains.
... full article »Winding Hollow in New Albany: Former private golf course opens its doors to the masses
Winding Hollow in New Albany, Ohio is an enjoyable Arthur Hills design that feels mature beyond its years with the atmosphere of a classic club. It can be very tight in spots, especially on the front side, so longer hitters shouldn't plan on hitting their driver 14 times. That said, it's a very leisurely course to play and offers different looks, from tight doglegs through trees to more open, water-heavy holes.
... full article »The Links at Firestone Farms: A golf bargain hunter's dream
They have a simple philosophy for keeping the green fees low at The Links at Firestone Farms in Columbiana, Ohio -- volume. With the course set between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, it gets players from two major cities and many smaller ones. And while the low green fees have golfers giving The Links a try, the quality of play measures up, as well, with Golf Digest naming it "Ohio's Best New Affordable Public Golf Course."
... full article »Cleveland-area golf course Eagle Creek is good enough for a gander
Norwalk may be best known for the drag-racing that occurs at Norwalk Raceway Park, advertised gaudily on the radio by a maniacal announcer who shouts, "Sunday, Sunday, Sunday - don't miss the thrill of your life at NORWALK RACEWAY PARK!" But the small town a little more than an hour west of Cleveland holds its own in the golf arena as well, namely because of a challenging and well-kept course named Eagle Creek Golf Club.
... full article »Fowler's Mill G.C. in Chesterland not your Dyed-in-the-wool track
The service at Fowler's Mill makes you remember how golf was meant to be played. From the bag drop, to the starter, to the servers in the clubhouse, the staff is a well-oiled machine. But stellar customer care is merely a bonus here. Most people come to play a course that was created by the world's most famous golf architect, Pete Dye, and has more than 80 bunkers and enough water to make aquaphobes break out in sweats.
... full article »Traditional Irish links golf awaits somewhere between Dublin and Dublin
The Golf Club of Dublin aims to treat golfers to a slice of Ireland. But unlike many cheesy replica facilities that fail by excess, Dublin is effective. You aren't going to think you're in the Old World anytime soon, especially on a sunny, Midwestern day. But you may not think you're in Ohio, either. This Hurdzan-Fry design is a welcome addition to the Columbus area, which is developing into a bit of an unlikely golf destination.
... full article »Indian Valley Golf Course: A taste of classic blue-collar golf in Ohio
Countless kids have learned to love golf at Indian Valley Golf Course in suburban Cincinnati. Some have blossomed into aces, others keep it as a hobby only. But that's what the game is all about here: giving kids a chance to play and parents the opportunity to watch them grow. For children and adults, the course is inviting - it's also incredibly cheap, offering as much value as anywhere else in the Buckeye state.
... full article »In search of 'transcending' golf club at Walden Ponds
Walden Pond was where Henry David Thoreau became one with nature. Okay, so that Walden Pond was in Massachusetts, but the Midwest version of Walden Ponds in Indian Springs, Ohio is certainly on the same page. This course, which has become one of the top tracks in the area, is no pushover. A bad day may have you searching for a nearby cabin in which to hide and contemplate your existence, ala Mr. T.
... full article »Golf At Sugar Creek not so sweet after the long drive to Lima
The web site for Golf At Sugar Creek in Lima claims it's a public golf course with country club service, but we don't buy it. Golf At Sugar Creek does at times turn on the rural charm with old farmhouses and native grasses swaying in the wind, but the golf experience just isn't worth the long trip that most out-of-town linksters face. With a layout that elicits a loud yawn, this may not even be a best bet for golfers who live here.
... full article »Island green not only drawing card for Boulder Creek
It's obvious why Boulder Creek drummed up so much interest when it first opened in 2002. This is not your typical goat track. Owner Joe Salemi, who supposedly never designed a golf course before in his life, let his creativity run wilder than a kid with a Crayola and six bags of Skittles in his gut. "Boulder Creek is a thrill-a-minute rollercoaster ride that's well worth losing a dozen or so balls for," writes Jason Stahl.
... full article »- Windmill Lakes: A course fit for a champion
- Little Mountain Country Club offers a peak experience
- Avalon Lakes was a diamond before its recent renovation
- Pristine Hawks Nest offers country quiet and top-notch golf
- Brand new Grey Hawk flies high over the rest
- Sadomasochistic golfers will enjoy tight, twisty Black Diamond
- Maumee Bay Resort course a nice bonus for a state park
- Roses Run the perfect place to go house hunting
- Grey Hawk goes from flat farmland to golf masterpiece
- Rural heritage makes EagleSticks worth the drive
- Cincinnati's Vineyard Golf Course is a toast to good golf at a good price
- Soar as high as the hawks at Red Tail
- Friendly Meadows Golf Course: Keeping it in the Family
- Open Champion Ben Curtis learned the game at family-owned Mill Creek Golf Club
- StoneWater offers country club experience
- Years later, Sharon Woods still a challenge
- One of the Midwest's most coveted tee times awaits at Ohio's Longaberger Golf Club
- Get a bit of country with golf at Bob-O-Link
- Sawmill Creek Golf Course attractive to tourists and locals alike
- Walden Ponds Golf Club in Indian Springs: Easy like Sunday morning
- Reeves Golf Course: Fairways as Wide as Texas
- Red Hawk Run Golf Course Still a Baby
- Hole Profile: No. 16 at Red Hawk a Big Challenge
- Brass Ring Golf Club
- Sleepy Hollow GolfCourse Awakens to Daily Greatness
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- Hoosier Hillsides and Pristine Vistas at Sugar Ridge Golf Course
- Water is Lifeblood for Golf at Historic Cincinnati Course
- Indian Ridge Golf Club
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- Beavercreek Golf Club: Fuzzy Zoeller Presents a Challenging Layout
- Geneva National: The Trevino Course
- EagleSticks Golf Course: Ohio Layout Maturing into Quite a Destination
- Hueston Woods Golf Resort & Lodge: A Place of Respite in the Buckeye State
- East Canton's Clearview Golf Club Added to National Register of Historic Places
- Granville Golf Course: A Truly Special Donald Ross Layout in Ohio
- Oakhaven Golf Club: A Tight and Tricky Cinematic Ride in Ohio
- Indian Springs Golf Club: One of the Best Places to Play in Central Ohio
- Deer Creek State Park Golf Course: Make Yourself Comfortable
- Legendary Run Golf Course: Travel the Globe in Just 18 Holes
- Table Rock Golf Club: Where the Air is Fresh and the Pace is Slow
- Heritage Golf Club Leaves this Reader in Awe
- St. Alban's Golf Club: Better Bring Your Driver