Lifestyle and Special Interests
Golf
Golf Magazine named Ohio #5 out of all 50 states for "golfiness."
They coined this term based on:
Avidness of golfers - percentage of households that play golf in addition to annual rounds per golfer
Quantity and quality of golf courses - total number of courses combined with number of top 100 courses
Legacy and vibe - caliber of state's native players, prestige of tournaments and general "vibe"
Travelin' Joe's Rating - Joe Pasov, Senior Editor at Golf Magazine's opinion based on his play in all 50 states
East Public Courses
Shawnee Hills Golf Course, Bedford
Fowlers Mill Golf Course, Chesterland
Ranked as best public course in Ohio by Golf Digest
Manakiki Golf Course, Willoughby
Classic Donald Ross course
South and West Public Courses
South
Pine Hills Golf Course, Hinkley
Shale Creek Golf Course, Medina
Hosts numerous amateur and professional events
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, Brecksville
One of Golfweek’s top 5 courses in Ohio
West
Big Met Golf Course, Fairview Park
Ohio's most played course since 1926
Mallard Creek, Columbia Station
Private Courses
Many of our Alumni join country clubs to enjoy the combination of golf, dining and family activities. We are happy to assist with getting you connected to a member if you are interested in a specific club.
Shaker Heights Country Club, Shaker Heights
Westwood Country Club, Rocky River
Beechmont Country Club, Beachwood
Canterbury Country Club, Beachwood
Chagrin Valley Country Club, Chagrin Falls
Elyria Country Club
Fairlawn Country Club, Akron
Additional Golf Resources
Middleburg Heights, heated, covered driving range that is used year round
Chagrin Falls, heated indoor driving range and golf simulators, classes and clinics
Independence, a sports entertainment complex that features a high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy
Despite having the shortest playing season among the top 5 golf states, Ohio ranks high in household participation playing on an array of 300 public and private courses across the state. Ohioan, Jack Nicklaus seems to have shared his passion with everyone!
Check out some of the courses enjoyed by…