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MInigolf at sports force park at Cedar point, photo by Ken Srail

10 Most beautiful Golf Courses in Ohio

Ohio has a diverse geography and mix of cultures. It stretches from the rolling foothills of the Appalachians and the Ohio River along its border with West Virginia and Kentucky. Its highly industrialized northern border on Lake Erie and rolling farmland in the middle. The entire state is very accessible due to the Interstate and 4-lane, state highway systems which connect most major population centers in the state and are convenient to travel in search of the best golf courses you can play.

Some of the 10 most beautiful golf courses in Ohio include;

1. Fower’s Mill Golf course

Fowler’s Mill Golf Course is a Pete Dye masterpiece. It is located in beautiful Geauga County which is 30 minutes east of downtown Cleveland. The very finest public golf course to experience in Northeast Ohio. Fowler’s Mill Golf Course is considered one of the best public courses in the country.

Fowler’s Mill is featured in the Western Reserve-style clubhouse as a well-stocked Golf Shop for all of your equipment needs. It has a Grille Room that provides casual dining both before & after your round. Including a luxurious Pete, Dye Room that hosts banquets, corporate outings, business meetings, & wedding receptions.

The executive chef at Fowler’s Mill can customize a menu for any gathering of up to 225 guests.

It has an outdoor patio that overlooks the River Nine & seats up to fifty, while our outdoor Pavilion offers a casual atmosphere with a horseshoe pit & sand Volleyball court.

2. Muirfield village golf club

Paul Azinger at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio 2005, photo by Ed Balaun 

Muirfield Village Golf Club is an exceptional course since it provides a tough test paired with ultimate enjoyment.  The golf club green is interesting because of the severe broad sweeping contours and has cool internal contouring. It is diabolical, especially in some potential hole locations that are evil although it’s part of the fun.

The Muirfield village course is the most incredible course. It has interesting and varied layouts from hole to hole. The pose is incredibly difficult to challenge from the tips and accessible for the average player.

3. Boulder creek golf club

Boulder Creek is built on 200 acres of spectacular land that was the end result of the ice age. Over 100 feet of elevation changes. The unique contour of the property makes it one of the most beautiful golf courses in, Ohio. Each hole was painstakingly built to the natural topography utilizing the natural features of the property to their fullest advantage. Without a doubt, this is one of Northeast Ohio’s premier courses to play.

4. The Quarry golf club

Erewash Valley Golf Club from Quarry Hill, photo by Alan Murray  

The Quarry is located just minutes from Downtown Canton. It is a unique target-style golf course. The golf club is built on an old quarry dating back to the 1800s. The clubhouse is strategically located on the tip of a huge quarry lake which offers dramatic views of the finishing holes.

The terrain consists of natural waste areas, 100-foot-plus cliffs, streams, and deep water lakes. These unforgettable land features wind through and around each hole, giving them their own unique identity.

The course features include the bent grass tees, greens, and fairways framed by rock outcroppings and native grasses. Several tee shots are visually intimidating, but do not be deceived – the landing areas are much more generous than they appear. Five sets of tees will enable golfers of all skill levels to enjoy incredible scenic vistas throughout the golf course.

5. Firestone country club

Firestone country club is a private golf club in the United States. It is located in Akron Ohio. The country club was a regular stop on the PGA tour and has also hosted the PGA Championship three times.

 Firestone Country Club offers 54 of the finest the most beautiful holes of golf of any private club in the country. It has a couple of challenging golf course options with our luxurious overnight accommodations, phenomenal dining, fully-equipped private event venues, and friendly, professional staff to create the ultimate golf experience for your friends, guests, or business associates.

6. Sleepy Hollow Golf course

bridge at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Photo by Mj

The course was designed by Stanley Thompson. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. It was opened in 1924 as a private country club on land leased from Cleveland Metroparks. Later was opened to public play in 1963.

The course is set up as a classic “out and in” layout. The early holes on both nines play downhill and down the prevailing wind, therefore seeming shorter than the yardage indicates. The incoming holes play uphill and into the wind making them play surprisingly long.

Sleepy Hollow has been the site for many amateur and professional events including qualifying events for USGA championships and every other year hosting the Greater Cleveland Amateur Championship.

7. Eaglesticks Golf club

The Eaglesticks golf club was built on 150 acres of hilly farmland near Zanesville, Ohio. The course has rolling fairways, undulating greens, and constant elevation changes. It has numerous gorgeous waterfalls and pristine woodlands of oak, maple, ash, locust, walnut, and cherry trees that add to its intrinsic beauty.

Dr. Michael Hurdzan created the design that includes plush, bentgrass fairways and greens that are protected by a total of 90 sand bunkers. He is one of the most renowned architects in Ohio.

The Eaglesticks golf club has multiple teeing areas and larger putting greens ensuring that the course is playable for all. It also has Challenging and compact at 6,500 yards from the back tees. EagleSticks is a course that clearly favors accuracy over power.

The Eagletick is 100 feet of elevation change and the most tee boxes are located on the highest ground. That will one to experience the panoramic views on most holes before hitting down to the fairways.

8. The Virtues Golf Club

Clubhouse in Ohio, photo by Tim Evanson

The golf club is located 40 miles from downtown Columbus Ohio. The Virtues has a spectacular Arthur hill. That is designed for the championship golf course. It is the number one public golf course. The Virtues golf club has a 60000-square-foot clubhouse with exquisite cuisine and panoramic views. 

The Virtues golf club is a place to golf with friends. It is also a fine place to appoint venues for entertaining business associates and a memorable backdrop for events ranging from golf tournaments and weddings to holiday parties and fundraisers.

9. The golf club at Stonelicks Hills

The stone lick hills were designed and built to be pure a golf environment. It has a  beautiful layout that includes five par 3’s and five par 5’s and 7 lakes as you are enjoying your walk with nature. Stonelick Hills delivers a “country club” experience that is accessible to all.

10. Manakiki golf course

Manakiki west wing, photo by Jbarrow 

 The golf course is located 17 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Manakiki Golf Course is an elegant public course. The classic Donald Ross design offers a variety of challenges including doglegs, water hazards, up-and-down shots, back-to-back par 5s, short, long, tight, and open holes, and two canyon holes.