The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
10 of the Most Scenic Golf Courses in America
1. Pebble Beach Golf Links, California
Pebble Beach Golf Links is a public golf course adorned with dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean. It is a great meeting of land and water with impressive scenes combining mountains, cliffs, flora, and trees. This 18 hole- par 72 course has both challenges and stunning views to leave a significant impact on the golfers. It is basically situated in a town called ‘Pebble Beach,’ which is about 2 hours away from San Francisco by car. It is a bucket list course for golfers, but only a few can play after paying the expensive green fees of Pebble.
2. Cypress Point Golf Course, California
Cypress Point golf course is just 6 min away from the Pebble Beach Golf Links. It is famous for the dramatic holes along with the mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean. The variety of this course is just fabulous. You may even happen to have a few deer grazing. It is an 18 hole- par 72 course that was created by the famous designer Alister Mackenzie. You would enter the Del Monte forest to start the game. While finishing, you would be enjoying the views of the rocky coastline.
3. Augusta National, Georgia
Augusta National is famous for its appealing flowers and trees. No wonder that it was built on a former nursery site. Be it Tea Olive, Magnolia, Juniper, Yellow Jasmine, Camelia, or Holly, every flower is planted with much care. The course especially looks stunning during April month. The private club of Augusta National is also referred to as Augusta or the National. The club has two courses. One is 18 hole championship course, and the other is a 9 hole- par 3 course.
4. Pine Valley Golf Course, New Jersey
Pine Valley is a picturesque inland course of southern New Jersey adorned with sand-capped beauty. It is an 18 hole- par 70 golf course that has surprises around every corner.
From 2010 to 2020, it was selected as the No.1 golf course in Golf Magazine’s 100 Top Courses in the U.S. and the World for 4 times. It is just about one and half hours away from New Jersey. But As it is a private club, only the members and invited ones accompanied by one of the members can play. And if you are just starting playing golf, you can find the best golf balls for beginners here.
5. Whistling Straits, Wisconsin
Whistling Straits is a public linksstyle golf course that is set into the coastline of Wisconsin. It has 2 courses named Straits Course and the Irish Course. Both the courses have the essence of the raw freshness of Ireland. And has a par of 72. Though the views of Lake Michigan can be seen from the Irish course too, the
Painesville Country Club
84 Golf Drive, Painesville 44077 440-354-3469 painesvillecountryclub.com
Pine Ridge Country Club 30601 Ridge Rd, Wickliffe 44092 440-943-0293 www.lakemetroparks.com
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Yardage: Mens: Blue 68.8/118 5,858. WHITE / HYBRID 66.6/112 / 65.6/110 5,342. GOLD 62.9/105 4,499. Womens: WHITE / HYBRID 70.7/119 / 69.5/117 5,342 GOLD 65.7/106 4,499
Carts: Required April 15 - Oct. 1
Attire: Soft spikes recommended, collared shirt, no tank tops or cut-offs
Tee Times: Recommended
Driving Range: No
Food: Clubhouse catering, snack shop
Powderhorn Golf Course 3991 Bates Road Madison 44057 440-428-5951 www.powderhorngc.com See Our Ad On Page 7
Yardage: 5,680
Carts: Yes
Attire: Casual
Tee Times: Recommended
Driving Range: Yes, and putting green
Food: Snack bar
Red Mill Golf Practice Center
4243 Red Mill Valley Road Perry 44081 440-259-4211 www.redmillgolf.com
LORAIN COUNTY
Bob O Link Golf Course 4141 Center Road (Route 83) Avon 44011 440-934-6217 www.bobolinkgolfcourse.com
Brentwood Golf Club
12415 Grafton Rd, Grafton 44044 440-322-9254 www.playbrentwood.com
Carlisle Golf Club
39709 Slife Road Grafton 44044 440-458-8011
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Yardage: Front 5540; Back 5860
Carts: Yes, 72 available
Attire: Casual golf attire, comfortable
Tee Times: Available
Food: Snack Bar
Creekwood Golf Club
9691 N. Reed Road Columbia Station 44028 440-748-3188 www.creekwoodgolf.com
Echo Valley Golf Club
21056 Quarry Road Wellington 44090 440-647-2065
Forest Hills Golf Course
41971 Oberlin-Elyria Road Elyria 44035 440-323-2632 www.golftheforest.com
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Yardage: White 5,829, Blue 6,343, Red 5,065, Yellow 5,206; Par 70
Carts: Gas Golf Carts with Paved Cart Paths
Attire: No Clothing Restrictions, No Metal Spikes, Shirts must be worn at all times.
Tee Times: Recommended but not necessary
Driving Range: $6 per token (45 Balls)
Food: Full Bar, Food Service
Straits Course has 8 holes hugging the lake. Just in 23 years, the course has become pretty much famous among the golfers. And you can also get highquality Golf Irons for Beginners by clicking the given link.
6. Pacific Dunes Golf course, Bandon, Oregon
The Pacific Dunes is the second course of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Though most of the holes sit further inland, they are enriched with the views of the Pacific Ocean. It feels as if this course was just discovered, not built. It is an 18 hole- par 71 golf course. Though the course is comparatively shorter in length than the other courses of the resort, it is rugged enough to challenge most of the golfers. The Wind makes it more challenging. It is only about 11 minutes away from the center of Bandon.
7. National Golf Links of America, New York
National Golf Links of America is a private links- style golf course. The long island layout and stunning ocean views makes it a beautiful course to enjoy on weekends. It is about two and half hours away from New York city. The course has a total of 18 holes with a par of 72. The old-style bunkering throughout the course makes it one of the favorites of many golfers. No wonder, it was designed by Charles B. Macdonald who built the first 18hole course in the United States.
8. Sand Hills, Nebraska
Sand Hills is a private club that is pretty much famous for its remote location. It is much more for the golfers who like a desolate feeling while diving in golf. The sandy wilderness of this course is what makes it beautiful. The golf course architecture website Golf Club Atlas referred to it as “the most natural course built in the United States since World War I”. It is a 18 hole- par 71 course with a length of 7,089 yards. But it has very few members because it doesn’t stay open around the year.
9. Shinnecock Hills, New York Shinnecock Hills is a links-style
private golf club that is about 130 years old. It is a beautifully manicured course with old traditions. It is considered as a classic course that has a simple beauty. There are a total of 18 holes in the course and the par 70. It is situated at the end of Long Island near the Southampton town of New York. But still, it is about 3 hours away from the center of New York by car.
10. Fishers Island Golf Course, New York
Fishers Island golf course has an aesthetic beauty. The ocean breeze and the archaic trees put out a refreshing vibe. While the coastline in the background enhances the calmness of the course. It is a 72 par private golf club that has a total of 18 holes. The length is about 6,616 yards which is comparatively shorter than other golf courses. It takes more than three and half hours to reach this course.
Fox Creek Golf and Racquet Club
5445 Beavercrest Drive Lorain 44053 440-282-9106 Ext. 4 www.foxcreeksports.com See Our Ad On Page 18
Yardage: 6410
Carts: Yes
Attire: Casual golf attire
Tee Times: Preferred
Driving Range: No
Food: The Derby Sports Bar and Grill
Grey Hawk Golf Club
665 U.S. Grant Street Lagrange 44050 440-355-4844 www.greyhawkgolf.com
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Yardage: 5 sets of tees ranging from 5,091-7,110
Carts: Yes
Attire: Collared shirts, no denim
Tee Times: May be made one week in advance
Driving Range: Yes
Food: The Nest at Grey Hawk
Hickory Nut Golf Club
23601 Royalton Road Columbia Station 44028 440-236-8008 hickorynutgolfcourse.com See Our Ad On Page 6
Yardage: White 6,319, Par 71; Red 5,545; Par 71
Carts: Golf carts and pull carts
Attire: Casual golf, soft spikes only
Tee Times: Recommended, some walk-up times available
Driving Range: Warm-up $2, small $3, medium $7, large $9
Food: Snack Bar with seating, pavilions available for outings
Indian Hollow Lake Golf Course
16525 Indian Hollow Road Grafton 44044 440-355-5344
Kopf Family Golf Course at Cherry Ridge
1211 W. River Road Elyria 44035 440-324-3713 www.loraincountymetroparks. com/kopf-family-golf-course See Our Ad On Page 19
Yardage: Blue 2803, White 2606, Red 2286
Carts: Riding carts available
Attire: Soft spikes, golf attire (no jeans, cutoffs or tank tops)
Tee Times: Available on weekends
Driving Range: No
Food: Snack bar