Pete's layout is incredible and absolutely diabolical. You need to hit very precise shots to hit greens but even then the green complexes are a challenge in their own right.
The scenery is excellent and the course is very picturesque. The greens were absolutely in perfect shape. Literally some of the best I’ve ever played on.
That’s where the good ends… First, let me preface any further comments by saying that I understand that they just had a HUGE storm blow through that took out hundreds of trees a couple days ago. And I gotta give props to the staff for the massive clean up job they did to get the course playable. I can’t imagine the amount of chainsaw gas they burned through over the last 3 or 4 days. And yes, I understand we've had a brutally hot and dry summer. So they do get some grace for issues caused by these two things.
This place cost $92 and sells it self as Top public Pete Dye course. However, it's got issues, lots of them…And definitely has been suffering from long term systemic neglect. Not a single fairway bunker had seen attention for what looked like years, the fairways were in horrible shape, none of the landscaping had been touched in years, signage around the clubhouse was worn out and literally broken, MAJOR drainage issues all around the course, much of the tee boxes were a swampy mess or domed so badly you couldn’t get a flat lie and much of the asphalt all over the property was in really bad shape. For $92 in the middle of nowhere NE Ohio. I’d expect not to see any of the above issues, at least GPS carts and some flowers planted somewhere.
But the worst part is the tee box set up. I play with my girlfriend almost every round. The shortest tees they have are 5815 yards, the next tee boxes back are 5873 yards and is just basically a blend of 2 yards behind the reds or straight from the middle tees. It’s the goofiest thing. She had a 393yd par 4 and the very next hole was a 383yd par 5…. The course needs a whole new set of tee boxes.
Anyways, I’m never spending my money there again unless something changes drastically. Ya live, ya learn. Thanks for coming to my tedTalk.
4 months ago
Nice course in pretty great condition. Pretty challenging and interesting layout. Nice scenery with no houses in sight. Nice clubhouse. Has 3 different 9 hole courses (Lakes, River and Maple), so if you play often you can do different combinations and mix it up. If only coming once...go for Lakes and River. Enjoyable round of golf...come back very often.
2 years ago
Mid October 10.16.25. 1st time playing I live in Memphis, TN and come to the Cleveland area 2 or 3 times a year this is by far the best course I've played in this area and I've played most of the muni and daily fee courses in the metro area. I don't know which was better the course or the staff. Highly recommend. Course was in outstanding shape. Greens rolled fantastic. The staff was extremely proffesional and helpful. I'LL BE BACK
4 months ago
Have not played here in several years. The maintenance and upkeep is lacking. The course is not in the pristine condition it use to be in.
The greens were in great shape. The general condition for lack of more precise terms is over grown. Disappointed to see that the railroad ties around the lake were rotted away and taken over by reeds along the shoreline.
Don’t get me wrong as it was not awful, it was lacking needed attention as it no longer has that crisp and manicured look.
The staff was friendly.
2 years ago
The course's layout is great but the course maintenance is awful. When the green fees are $90 a round the course should have no issues keeping this course in top condition. Under current conditions this course is worth $60 a round max. Pic is from the 9th fairway and this was not the only fairway with this kind of problem. They need to reevaluate their pricing or use the money they are currently gouging their patrons for and invest it in fixing up the course.
7 months ago
