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Tee Time Advantage

2010-10-04T20:54:00.001-04:00

TeeTimeAdvantage.com, sponsored by MasterCard, is focused on providing exclusive access to playing opportunities at many of the premier golf venues around the U.S. including the PGA TOUR's own TPC courses.

Local courses include:

BobOLinks
Bunker Hill
Cherokee Hills
Deer Ridge
Eagle Creek
Fowler's Mill
Sugar Bush
Tannenhauf
Tam O'Shanter

1st Annual Duck Classic

2010-08-24T09:01:00.000-04:00

The 1st Annual Duck Classic Golf Outing
Thursday September 30th, 2010

This 4 Man Scramble Golf Outing includes:
  -18 holes of Golf with Cart
    -Pig Roast Buffet Dinner & Lunch at the Turn
    -100% payout on Cash Skins
    -Prizes for Long Drive, Closest to the Pin, etc...
    -The price per foursome is only $180.00
         ***That's only $45.00 per person***

Spots are Limited so make sure to sign your group up ASAP
For more information you can call the Pro Shop at (440)748-8231 or email Mallard Creek at theduck@mallardcreekgc.net

Little Mountain Country Club, Concord, OH

2010-08-14T08:35:00.002-04:00

Little Mountain Country Club

7667 Hermitage Road

Concord, Ohio 44077

(440) 358-7888

Website - http://www.littlemountaincc.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Layout - 9.5

Maintenance/Conditions - 8.5

Difficulty - 9

Amenities - 9

Speed of Play - 9.5

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 9.1

more detailed review coming soon....

7th Annual MTD Needy Kids Golf Outing

2010-08-03T21:18:00.005-04:00

7^th Annual MTD Needy Kids Fund

Golf Scramble

When: August 21^st, 2010

Where: Woody Ridge G. C. Shelby, Ohio

Time: Register 7:30 AM-Tee Off 8:00 AM

Cost: $50/Man--$200/Team

Mulligans: $10 per team-Optional

All proceeds from this benefit go directly into the MTD Needy Kids Fund.

There will be food and prizes for all. Special prizes for 1^st & 2^nd place teams.

Please contact Mike Courtright at (419) 935-6611 ext. 217

To register, and for any additional information.

LIMITED TO FIRST 36 TEAMS THAT SIGN UP

Aurora Golf Club, Aurora

2010-08-02T22:33:00.002-04:00

Aurora Golf Club

50 Trails End

Aurora, Ohio 44202

(330) 562-2672

Website - www.auroracountryclub.org

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Layout - 9

Maintenance/Conditions - 9

Difficulty - 8.5

Amenities - 8

Speed of Play - 8.5

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 8.6

more detailed review coming soon....

Bob-O-Link Golf Course (Blue & Gold), Avon

2010-08-02T21:51:00.005-04:00

Bob-O-Link Golf Course
(Blue & Gold Nines)

4141 Center Road

Avon, Ohio 44011

(440) 934-6217

Website - http://bobolinkgolfcourse.com/default.aspx

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Layout - 4.5

Maintenance/Conditions - 4

Difficulty - 5

Amenities - 5

Speed of Play - 7.5

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 5.2

more detailed review coming soon....

Hilliard Lakes Golf Course, Westlake

2010-08-02T21:37:00.003-04:00

Hilliard Lakes Golf Course

31665 Hilliard Road

Westlake, Ohio 44145

(440) 871-9578

Website - www.hilliardlakesgc.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Layout - 7.5

Maintenance/Conditions - 6.5

Difficulty - 7

Amenities - 6

Speed of Play - 8

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 7.0

more detailed review coming soon....

Hawthorne Valley CC, Solon

2010-06-16T20:48:00.002-04:00

Hawthorne Valley Country Club

27840 Aurora Road

Solon, Ohio 44139

(440) 232-1400

Website - www.hawthornevalleycc.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Layout - 9.5

Maintenance/Conditions - 9

Difficulty - 8

Amenities - 8.5

Speed of Play - 8.5

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 8.7

more detailed review coming soon....

Mallard Creek (Holes 19-36), Columbia Station

2010-06-16T20:30:00.004-04:00

Mallard Creek Golf Club
(19-36 Holes)

34500 Royalton Road

Columbia Station, Ohio 44028

(440) 748-8231

Website - www.golfmallardcreek.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Layout - 4

Maintenance/Conditions - 4.5

Difficulty - 4

Amenities - 6

Speed of Play - 7

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 5.1

more detailed review coming soon....

Sweetbriar, Avon Lake

2010-06-01T20:52:00.008-04:00

Sweetbriar Golf Club

750 Jaycox Road

Avon Lake, Ohio 44012

(440) 933-9001

Website - www.sweetbriargolfclub.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Layout - 5

Maintenance/Conditions - 5

Difficulty - 6

Amenities - 8

Speed of Play - 7

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 6.2

Design/Layout

Designed by Ron Palmer in the 1960's Sweetbriar offers a journey through the woods in Avon Lake. It is not the longest course out there at just over 6,000 yards (6,006 to be exact) and is a good play for a golfer of any skill level. Sweetbriar is one of two 18 hole courses at the club; The Legacy Course is the other, more challenging course. There is a fescue grass throughout the course, and is a natural habitat therefore allowing errant shots into the high stuff a free drop.

The greens are relatively flat with very few hazards guarding them. There are however quite a few trees lining the fairways which can make it difficult for army golfers (left, right, left). There is only one par 5 on the par 35 front nine, with 2 par 3's and the rest par 4's. That one par 5 (hole 3, no.1 handicap) can give you some trouble though. You will need to either hit a long iron off the tee or try to shape your drive around a shallow group of tees on the right, out about 160 yards. The rest is pretty straight with trees guarding the sides and water behind the green. The following number 4 is a tough par 3 over water with trees lining both sides making it a narrow intimidating shot. There is a creek that comes into play on a few of the holes on the front causing you to change your shot off the tee. Stay short on the par 4 number 6 or you could find yourself dropping 2 and hitting three after plunking one off the tee.

The back is more of the same. Fairly straight winding back through the woods and over the creek. There are 2 par 5's neither of which as difficult as number 3 on the front. 2 par 3's and 5 par 4's round out the par 36 back nine. That pesky creek sneaks up on you again on holes 14, 15, and 16 and could cause a little trouble. 17 is a mid length par 3 with water lining the left side but still a fairly easy hole. 18 finishes the round with a slight dogleg left back to the club house.

From the 17th tee, water lines the left side

Maintenance/Conditions

Sweetbriar compares to a decent municipal course. It gets it's fair share of players and therefore there are quite a few divots and ballmarks throughout the course and the fairways could be better kept. The greens are surprisingly quick and roll fairly true. As previously mentioned the greens are pretty flat, allowing for some good putt attempts from longer distances. Bring some bug spray with you as you could get bothered by some on a hot muggy day as you trek back through the woods.

From the 18th tee, slight dogleg left

Difficulty

Sweetbriar is a goof course for beginners and average players. The back tees could make things a little more challenging for any golfer but still the Legacy Course would provide more of a challenge. There are a few tough holes as mentioned above in the layout but there are a lot of straight tree lined holes that can get repetitive.

Course/Slope/Yardage

Blue Tees - 68.1 / 113 / 6,006 yds

White Tees - 66.9 / 110 / 5,728 yds

Red Tees - 68.0 / 112 / 4,908 yds

Amenities

The clubhouse is second to none. Very well maintained building with a spacious bar and dining areas. There is a large veranda that overlooks the 10 tee and a few holes on the Legacy Course. The driving range is a little small but still gets the job done. There are quite a few mats to hit off. The club acts as the starting point for both the Sweetbriar Course and the Legacy. There always seems to be a beverage cart available when you need it.

Speed of Play

Not an issue. They pair up smaller groups and spread out the tee times adequately. The only concern here is if you are playing behind a group with a few beginners that might slow you down. Otherwise this shouldn't be a problem.

Discounts and Deals

Discounts are available at GolfNow and Tee Time Golf Pass. They also run a great e-membership program offering a lot of discounts for the pro shop and dining areas.

Why not make a day of it and play Sweetbriar in the morning to warm up and make the big turn and go out for 36 on Legacy. Good Luck!

Chippewa, Doylestown

2010-05-27T19:16:00.008-04:00

Chippewa Golf Club

12147 Shank Road

Doylestown, Ohio 44320

(330) 658-6126

Website - www.chippewagolfclub.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Lay-out - 7.5

Maintenance/Conditions - 9

Difficulty - 7

Amenities - 6

Speed of Play - 8

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 7.5

Design/Layout
Chippewa has a variety of challenging golf holes winding through the country hills of Doylestown. The course is easily found off to the east side of route 21 just south of 585 and 76. Designed in 1962 by Harrison and Garbin almost every hole has a very large green which seem easy to hit but you better take a look at the flag position to avoid a lengthy putt which could easily turn into multiple attempts to put the ball in the hole. The front is a par 35 with 6 par 4's, 2 par 3's and a shortish par 5. You can scramble from almost any point as there is little dangers off of the fairway.

The back nine is a little more difficult as you really start rolling through the hills. Quite a few elevation changes keep you on your toes. 2 par 5's get you started on the par 36 back. 5 par 4's and 2 par 3's will keep you honest as you travel the hills. Three of the par 4's, 14, 15, and 16, better known as the "Bermuda Triangle" offer a chance to completely ruin a good round. Even the best drive could find a troublesome downhill lie on the fairway which leads to an approach over water. 15 is a tough little par 4 with an elevated tee into a valley which finishes to an elevated green.

View from behind the tee at 15

Maintenance/Conditions

Chippewa is a hidden gem off the beaten path in Doylestown. It is extremely well kept offering rolling bent grass fairways. As mentioned above the greens are large but also very fast and true. You could find yourself with a 120 ft put uphill only to somehow put it off the back of the green into a smooth 4 putt. The sand was in good condition and it seems the players tend to fix their ball marks and divots. Brad Stewart does an excellent job as the superintendent at Chippewa and will keep you coming back based on maintenance alone. The only downside is a few power lines that run through the course, however you always get another shot from the same place due to the rules of golf.

View from the 17th tee looking down at the 14th green

Difficulty

Chippewa will leave you wondering what happened. The layout itself doesn't 'seem' difficult but you could easily find yourself making more bogeys and doubles than pars. The rolling hills allow any shot to be on a slope creating a tough approach. The greens are very nice but challenging because of their size, undulations, and speed. The blue tees play at 6,543 yards with a slope of 109 and rating of 69.1. Dan Dauk is the head PGA Professional as well as the Director of Golf Operations. Chippewa has a regular skins game, see neohgolf.com for more information.

Course Rating/Slope/Yardage

Blue Tees - 69.1 / 109 / 6,543 yds

White Tees - 67.9 / 103 / 6,101 yds

Red Tees - 67.2 / 107 / 4,974 yds

Amenities

The staff is very friendly and take a lot of pride in the course. The clubhouse and pro-shop are older but still in good condition. It would be nice to see some drinking water out on the course but not entirely necessary. Overall a great time and well worth the drive.

Speed of Play

They do a good job of spacing out tee times so speed of play isn't a problem. There are rangers that check the course periodically to ensure good pace.

Discounts and Deals

Discounts are available at Golfdealz.net as well as TeeTimeGolfPass.

Course E-Membership

2010-05-25T17:17:00.001-04:00

Course e-Memberships

If you are looking for discounted golf I would make sure you are signed up for your favorite courses e-memberships. They usually send out about 1-2 emails per week mostly packed with discounted greens fees and pro shop deals. Most of the time the deals are only available to e-members and proof of membership (ie printed email) is needed at time of purchase.

Sign up and start saving now!

Northeast Ohio Golf

2010-05-20T17:45:00.002-04:00

NEOHgolf.com

Looking for information on competitive golf in northeast Ohio. Check out www.NEOHgolf.com.

The site includes Greater Cleveland and Akron golf tournament news, schedules,
scores, results and photos focusing on competitive amateur and open
professional golf events throughout Northeast Ohio.

Skyland, Hinckley

2010-05-19T19:13:00.007-04:00

Skyland Golf Course

2085 Center Road

Hinckley, Ohio 44233

(330) 225-5698
Website - www.skylandgolfcourse.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Lay-out - 5.5

Maintenance/Conditions - 6

Difficulty - 5.5

Amenities - 7

Speed of Play - 4

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 5.6

more review coming soon....

Gleneagles, Twinsburg

2010-05-05T20:43:00.007-04:00

Gleneagles Golf Club
2615 Glenwood Drive
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
(330) 425-3334
Website - www.gleneaglesgc.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Lay-out - 7

Maintenance/Conditions - 7

Difficulty - 7

Amenities - 8

Value - 7.5

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 7.3

Design/Lay-out
Owned and operated by the city of Twinsburg Gleneagles Golf Club is one of the best if not the best municipal course in the northeast Ohio region. The course was designed by Ted McAnlis and opened in 1989.

Just over 6,500 yards from the blue tees the course has average length and a wide variety of challenging hole design. There are more than 20 bunkers throughout the course and a number of holes with water in the form of creeks running along and/or through the fairway as well as a few ponds to make approaches all the more challenging.

The front nine, as well as the back are both par 36 with five par 4's, two par 3's and two par 5's.

#1 is a good warm up par 4, followed by challenging dog legs 2 and 3. 4 and 6 are straight forward par 3's however be sure to take enough club on 6 as it is slightly up hill. 7(par 4) is the #1 handicap with a tight fairway lined by trees on both sides. Don't hit your approach right (water) or short/left (sand). Following 7 is a scoreable par 5 in #8. The green is the toughest on the course, be sure to keep the ball on the top shelf or say hello to an easy three or four putt. #9 has a very intimidating approach shot from about 120-150 yards out over water. The green slopes hard to the front, so it is best to keep the ball below the hole. Make the turn, grab a dog and head to the eagle/birdie opportunity that is #10.

A short par 5 with a small green allows for a great way to right the ship if your front nine didn't go as planned. 11 and 12 are fairly challenging par 4's followed by a short par 3 over water in #13. 14 is one of the more difficult approach shots on the course. The green is surrounded by a creek (short), trees (left) and OB(right) making bogey a good score. 15 is straight away and scoreable. 16 is a longer par 3 followed by much more difficult par 5 17th than #10. A fairly narrow tee shot and a green surrounded by four bunkers make the entire hole a bit nerve racking. #18 is a nice par 4 with an approach over a creek to a three putt green. Pin placement can make you either kick yourself or fist pump victoriously on this final hole.

Maintenance/Conditions
Gleneagles is very well maintained with smooth fairways and true greens. The rough can get hairy in peak season penalizing army golfers and errant golf shots.

Great condition for a muni-course. The greens could be a little faster but they are still pretty difficult as is.

Difficulty
Gleneagles can offer an opportunity to score well if you are striking the ball well. It can also damage your golfing ego if you aren't having your best ball striking day.

Course Rating/Slope/Yardage
Blue - 72.1/ 124/ 6,545 yds
White - 69.4/ 120/ 5,918 yds
Gold - 66.7/ 113/ 5,357 yds
Red - 69.8/ 118/ 5,173 yds

Amenities
A modest clubhouse with decent snack shop make it a great place to hang out before or after a round. No locker rooms are available but there is a nice pro shop with a variety of shirts, hats and clubs.

There is a driving range and chipping/putting green that allow you to warm up before teeing off.

Value
Rates are reasonable at Gleneagles and even more so if you are a resident of Twinsburg. $49 will get you a cart and 18 holes on the weekend as a non-resident in the peak season. The price could be a little lower but it is completely fair where it is. Plus there are numerous discounts available (see below):

GolfDealz.net
Entertainment Book
Discounts from Gleneagles Local Business Coupon Book
GolfNow.com

Fowler's Mill, Chesterland

2010-05-02T17:16:00.006-04:00

Fowler's Mill Golf Course
13095 Rockhaven Road
Chesterland, Ohio 44026
(440) 729-7569
Website - http://www.fowlersmillgc.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Lay-out - 9

Maintenance/Conditions - 8.5

Difficulty - 8.5

Amenities - 8.5

Speed of Play - 8

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 8.5

more review coming soon....

Boulder Creek, Streetsboro

2010-05-02T17:05:00.004-04:00

Boulder Creek
9700 Page Road
Streetsboro, Ohio 44241
(330) 626-2828
Website - www.bouldercreekohio.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Lay-out - 8

Maintenance/Conditions - 7

Difficulty - 8

Amenities - 7.5

Speed of Play - 8

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 7.7

more review coming soon....

Lou Groza Charity Golf Outing

2010-04-21T19:32:00.004-04:00

Lou Groza Charity Golf Event

The 5th annual Lou Groza Charity Golf Event will be held on Thursday, September 9th, 2010 at Coppertop in Valley City, Ohio. The event will benefit the Berea Rotary Club.

Individual golfers can register for $99.97, which includes golf participation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, contests and prizes and a golf cart with GPS to use during the round

Foursomes can register for $399.88, which includes golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner, contests and prizes and a golf cart with GPS for use during the round.

Registration prices go up after August 10th, 2010. $125 for individual and $500 per foursome.

Coppertop at Cherokee Hills is a great course and this should be a great event!

Get more info or sign up at the Lou Groza Charity Golf Event website!

GolfNow

2010-04-15T22:10:00.006-04:00

GolfNow is a great website that allows participating courses to fill empty tee slots by advertising lower greens fees to attract a 'last minute golfer.' Speaking of which, LastMinuteGolfer.com has merged with GolfNow in association with the Golf Channel.

Affiliate courses for the area are listed below:

Cleveland Area

Astorhurst Country Club, Cleveland
Aurora Golf Club, Aurora
Blue Heron, Medina
Bob-O-Link, Avon
Boulder Creek, Streetsboro
Briardale, Cleveland
Bunker Hill, Brunswick Hills
Chardon Lakes, Chardon
Coppertop, Valley City
Ellsworth Meadows, Hudson
Fowler's Mill, Chesterland
Grantwood, Solon
Hawthorne Valley, Solon
Little Mountain Country Club, Painesville
Shale Creek, Medina
Stone Water, Highland Heights
Sweetbriar Golf Club, Avon
Tanglewood National, Auburn Township
Thunder Hill, Madison
Windmill Lakes, Ravenna

Youngstown Area

Firestone Farms, Columbiana
Kennsington Golf Club, Canfield
Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course, Lake Milton
Pine Lakes, Hubbard

Akron/Canton Area

Atwood Lake Resort, Sherrodsville
Barberton Brookside, Barberton
Legends of Massillon, Massillon
Oak Shadows Golf Club, New Philadelphia
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course, Canton
Tannenhauf Golf Club, Alliance
The Fairways at Arrowhead, North Canton
The Quarry, Canton
Turkeyfoot, Akron

Springvale, North Olmsted

2010-04-15T18:25:00.006-04:00

Springvale Golf Course

5871 Canterbury Road

North Olmsted, Ohio 44070

(440) 777-0678

Website: http://www.north-olmsted.com/springvalegolfcourse.cfm

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Lay-out - 5.5

Maintenance/Conditions - 5

Difficulty - 4

Amenities - 6

Speed of Play - 6.5

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 5.4

more review to come soon....

Shale Creek, Medina

2010-04-13T18:09:00.007-04:00

Shale Creek Golf Club
5420 Wolff Road
Medina, Ohio 44256
(330) 723-8774
Website - www.shalecreekgolfclubggp.com

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Lay-out - 8

Maintenance/Conditions - 8

Difficulty - 7.5

Amenities - 8

Speed of Play - 9

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 8.1

Review coming soon.....

This is the best deal in Cleveland

2010-04-10T15:14:00.019-04:00

Are you going to play golf at least once this year?

This is the absolute best discount/deal available in the area. It pays for itself after one use!

The GolfDealz.net discount card will save you a ton of money this golf season. Only the areas top courses are featured from Blue Heron in Medina, Eagle Creek in Norwalk, Longaberger in Nashport and The Quarry in Canton. Check out the link below to see what every golfer will be talking about this season!

It is the only discount available for weekend mornings.

I have bought the card the last two years. It literally pays for itself after one use. Imagine the looks on your buddies faces as you save a bunch of money on each greens fee everytime you play, sometimes playing for free.

Check out GolfDealz.net and see for yourself!

Entertainment Book Deals

2010-04-10T08:27:00.008-04:00

We found another deal/discount option through the Entertainment Book. These are annual release coupon books with a ton of coupons for everything from restaurants to dry cleaning. There are quite a few golf coupons included in this year's book.

Here are a few examples we found below.

Fowler's Mill, Chesterland - Buy One Get One
Thunder Hill, Madison - Buy One Get One (x2)
Sugar Bush, Garrettsville - Buy One Get One (x2)
Hilliard Lakes, Westlake - Buy One Get One (x2)
Blue Heron, Medina - Buy One Get One (x2)
and many more.....

Big Met, Fairview Park

2010-03-28T20:40:00.013-04:00

Big Met Golf Course
Rocky River Reservation
4811 Valley Parkway
Fairview Park, OH 44126
(440) 331-1070
Website - http://www.clemetparks.com/recreation/golf/big_met.asp

(1-10, 1 being the worst, 5 is good, 10 is excellent)

Design/Lay-out - 5

Maintenance/Conditions - 4

Difficulty - 4

Amenities - 7

Speed of Play - 3

BRG Course Rating (Average from above) - 4.6

Design/Lay-out
Big Met is one of the most played courses in the Cleveland area. Designed in 1929 by Stanley Thompson, it is your typical municipal golf course offering decent value but slower play due to its popularity. It is loaded with trees as it is located in Fairview Park down in the valley of the Cleveland Metroparks. There are three holes (#7,#12, #9) that run along the Rocky River. Keep the ball in the fairway on both holes to avoid a river-ball penalty stroke off to the right. The holes are mostly very close together (a lot of back and forth) and if you go left or right you could find yourself in another fairway fairly consistently.

The front nine is a par 36, with two par 3's, five par 4's, and two par 5's. The back is similarly a par 36 with two par 3's, five par 4's, and two par 5's. Not many hazards on either side with only a few traps and really only one big water hazard guarding the green on the par 5 #5.

There is no driving range so you will need to stretch it out to warm up. The putting green is consistent with the actual course.

Maintenance/Conditions
Big Met is kept up fairly well for the amount of play it gets. The fairways could be better kept and the rough can sometimes get pretty hairy but for the most part it is what you would expect from a big city municipal course. The sand traps are terrible, at times like hitting off of cement or mud and the greens are on the slow side. You might find a few more un-repaired ball marks on the greens based on the volume of play.

Difficulty
Not a terribly difficult course playing 6,524 yards from the tips. Easy to walk, but can get frustrating due to the pace of play. Can be extremely slow at times (allow at least 5 1/2 hours) because of the amount of play and average player skill level. This is a good choice for beginners who can hit the ball fairly consistently.

Course Rating/ Slope/ Yardage

Back Tees - 69.8/ 114/ 6,524
Middle Tees - 68.3/ 111/ 6,202
Front Tees - 66.3/ 106/ 5,463

Amenities
Big Met is associated with the other Cleveland Metroparks courses, Little Met (Par 34, 9 holes), Manakiki, Mastick Woods (Par 31, only 9 holes), Shawnee Hills, Sleepy Hollow, Washington (Par 29, 9 holes only). The staff is very amicable and do a great job with the course and players. There is a nice pro shop and a spacious banquet area with outdoor patio. Nice clubhouse compared to most municipal courses.

Speed of Play
Don't schedule your tee time or attempt to walk on without expecting a long round. Unless you are one of the first groups out you will probably be in for a good 5 hours and sometimes much more. This is due to the pure volume of play and popularity. You will also find golfers of all skill levels at Big Met and those beginners and duffers seem to really love Big Met and tend to slow things up quite a bit.

Discounts and Deals
Players can take advantages of savings offered by joining the Cleveland Metroparks Bonus Rounds discount club. Every $100 spent in greens fees results in a $20 credit to your account. The club is free to join and you get a golfer ID number. Give them your number when you pay at the club house and they will let you know when you've earned your $20 credit. In previous years there have also been other discounts available. Coke cans had a buy one get one after 2pm on weekends and between 11am and 2pm Mon - Fri.

Other discounts available include the Tee Time Golf Pass or GolfDealz.net.