Ohio Signature Golf Courses

Award-winning courses are plentiful throughout the state of Ohio, each with its own feel and personality. Golfer’s Guide has highlighted some of the best places to play with a list of signature courses below.

Ohio Signature Golf Course List

Apple Valley Golf Club
Apple Valley Golf Club

The Apple Valley Golf Club is located six miles east of Mt. Vernon on State Route 36 in beautiful Knox County. This championship course is built over 194 acres of rolling hills, wooded areas and ponds. Always in top condition, Apple Valley has hosted numerous prestigious tourname... more

Wilkshire Golf Club
Wilkshire Golf Club

Wilkshire Golf Club has created the most scenic, and challenging golf experience in Northeast Ohio. This 18-hole championshipcourse is located just off I-77 (exit 93) in Bolivar, Ohio. Situated along the Tuscarawas River, the beautiful tree-lined fairways and gently rolli... more

Split Rock Golf Club
Split Rock Golf Club

Fun, Family-Run Getaway In the early 1990s, Glenn and Lucinda Gulick had a vision to build a golf course in the rolling terrain of northern Pickaway County. Enlisting the renowned Hurdzan-Fry design team, they carved a picturesque and challenging 18-hole course over the natu... more

Pebble Creek Golf Course
Pebble Creek Golf Course

Welcome to Pebble Creek Golf Course in Cincinnati, Ohio. A beautiful and challenging eighteen hole golf course with complete clubhouse amenities and a full service Pro Shop. Pebble Creek is the perfect course for corporate outings and league play. Pebble Creek is open year ... more

Oak Shadows Golf Club
Oak Shadows Golf Club

Just as an artist creates a masterpeice on canvas, Oak Shadows Golf Club, just rated 4 stars by Golf Digest, was designed to capture the natural beauty of picturesque Tuscarawas County. Spanning 197 acres of countryside and surrounded by lush rolling hills, stately trees and ac... more

The Links at Groveport
The Links at Groveport

The Links at Groveport is a mature traditional-style golf course built in the early 1930s. The Links is located just minutes from Columbus, Canal Winchester, Pickerington and Lancaster off of US 33. The course encompasses 140 acres and features small greens with tree-lined fairwa... more

The Golf Club at the NorthStar Resort
The Golf Club at the NorthStar Resort

Central Ohio’s newest Cook classic is The Golf Club at NorthStar Golf Resort located in Sunbury (Delaware County) just a short 15 minute hop north of the 270 loop off I-71. This 18 hole championship golf course boasts a unique design inspired by the courses that have challenged t... more

Windy Knoll Golf Club
Windy Knoll Golf Club

The golf course at Windy Knoll Golf Club is one of the newest in the Springfield area and an excellent addition to the rich golf tradition of Ohio. The links-style course honors this tradition while this Brian Huntley design (formerly with Arthur Hills) has masterfully preserved... more

Tamaron Country Club
Tamaron Country Club

The Tamaron Golf Club has existed since 1926,when it opened as Sunningdale. It's natural setting,mature trees and great rolling hills make it unique amoung other open play courses in the area. The courses semi private structure offers the daily fee player the opportunity to play ... more

Deer Ridge Golf Club
Deer Ridge Golf Club

Located near Bellville at the intersection of I-71 and St. Rt. 97, Deer Ridge Golf Club is only 45 minutes north of Columbus. The course is perched on top of the Clear Fork Valley. It features bentgrass from tee to green, large undulating greens and challenging elevation chang... more

Mohican Hills Golf Club
Mohican Hills Golf Club

Family-Friendly, Kidwell-Designed GemThe next time you’re turned off by the corporate-designed golf factories and want to get back to natural golf in an unspoiled setting, with family ownership, and yet also be challenged by a layout from one of Ohio’s most renowned architects th... more

Liberty Hills Golf Club
Liberty Hills Golf Club

In 1920 the first nine holes were created, known as Bellefontaine Country Club. Demanding pinpoint approches to small, slick greens, placed amoung giant oaks on gently rolling hills with a meandering creek, provide a sporting challenge. Now, step forward in time seventy years to ... more

Tartan East Golf Club
Tartan East Golf Club

Nestled in beautiful rolling woodlands of New Albany, Ohio is Tartan East Golf Club. Tartan East Golf Club features 18 award winning holes designed by world-renowned golf architect Arthur Hills. Enjoy the natural surroundings as you play through tree-lined fairways and enjoy our... more

Clover Valley Golf Club
Clover Valley Golf Club

One of Central Ohio's newest and finest public golf courses, Clover Valley Golf Club is located two miles west of Johnstown on St. Rt. 37. Routed through 230 acres of rural, gently rolling countryside, Clover Valley offers unique scenery every golfer will enjoy. Four sets of tees... more

Locust Hills Golf Club
Locust Hills Golf Club

Locust Hills Golf Club has a country setting amoung gently rolling hills.Two hundred and eighty acres and nearly a mile in length make this 36 hole layout ample in size to hold most wayward shots. The course has two interesting and different 18 hole courses;each playing par 72... more

New Albany Links Golf Club
New Albany Links Golf Club

As one of the top-rated upscale courses in Central Ohio, New Albany Links Golf Club provides golfers with a distinct country club atmosphere and unmatched links experience. Opened in 2001 as one of Golf Digest’s Best New Affordable Courses, this Barry Serafin designed 18 hole sem... more

The Sanctuary Golf Club
The Sanctuary Golf Club

The Sanctuary Golf Club opened its new course for play in July 2002. The course is located on the property that once was home to the Bob o Link North Course, driving range, and Par 3 course. The new course includes 18 new greens,tees and fairways,plus 5 entirely new holes and man... more

The Quarry Golf Club
The Quarry Golf Club

Canton’s Newest Upscale Public Course Situated Minutes from Downtown Canton Brian Huntley Design 18 Holes of Championship Golf Bentgrass Tees, Greens and Fairways Complete Practice Facility/Chipping and P... more

Circling Hills Golf Club
Circling Hills Golf Club

Circling Hills Golf Club is a wonderful 18 hole, daily fee golf course. The back nine holes were added in 1997, Completing a beautiful layout. The course is a demanding, shotmaker's course with tight and undulating greens. The course is designed in the links style and has its ver... more

Tam O Shanter Golf Course
Tam O Shanter Golf Course

Tam O Shanter is one of Ohio's best golf clubs with two expertly maintained 18 hole courses. The Dales course is a challenging layout with fairways naturally sculpted by the glaciers,you will discover beautiful rolling hills with many native trees. The Hills Course opened in 19... more

Skyland Pines Golf Club
Skyland Pines Golf  Club

Skyland Pines Golf Course is a mature, well-manicured, public golf course that is suitable for all levels for golfers. We have five sets of tees and challenging greens that are both true and fast. We offer a lighted driving range with both turf and grass tees. When it gets c... more

Darby Creek Golf Course
Darby Creek Golf Course

Darby Creek Golf Course is one of Central Ohio's premier daily fee public golf courses. This championship course offers two distinctive nine-hole layouts on 204 spectacular acres. The front nine "The Links" captures the look and feel of a windswept Scottish links course, while th... more

Raccoon International
Raccoon International

Raccoon International is a mature course located 30 minutes east of Columbus,known for its narrow fairways that are hard to hit and in addition water hazards come into play on several holes. The course will test your abilities,whether you are a seasoned golfer or a beginner. The ... more

Golf Club of Dublin
Golf Club of Dublin

LINKS STYLE GOLF; AT ITS BEST The Golf Club of Dublin is a championship golf course designed by Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design. The Golf Club of Dublin will make you feel like you're playing a British Isles masterpiece. This 18-hole, par-72 course measures just over 7,000 ... more

Hinckley Hills Golf Course

Hinckley Hills Golf Course is a beautiful 18 hole layout located in the hills of Hinckley, Ohio. The course features narrow fairways, bentgrass greens, and water comes into play on several holes. The rolling terrain and surrounding woods make Hinckley Hills a very scenic golf cou... more

Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course
Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course

Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course provides men, women, and children with a truly unique golfing experience. It blends old world charm with the beauty and history of Northern Ohio. The staff believes that the game should be enjoyed by all and their motto (Those who enter here are our fr... more

Valley View Golf Club
Valley View Golf Club

Valley View Golf Club is located in Fairfield County,an area that is rich in history. The golf course was designed in 1952,using the natural terrain.It was built over the first road constructed in Ohio,and a monument still stands to mark the place today.The golf course offers ma... more

Cherokee Hills Golf Club
Cherokee Hills Golf Club

Cherokee Hills Golf Club is nestled in the rolling Hills of Bellefontaine, Ohio. The golf course has well maintained fairways and excellent greens. Every hole offers a different look with the rolling terain. From mature trees, the trickling brook and two lakes, it will test your ... more

The Woods Golf Club
The Woods Golf Club

The Woods Golf Course is made up of lush fairways and forgiving greens. This course is extremely friendly for all ladies.With the radiant ponds and the little squirrels the golfer will be surrounded by a beautiful setting to take in all the nature.The course has recently opened a... more

Gleneagles Golf Club
Gleneagles Golf Club

Gleneagles Golf Course consists of a challenging 18 hole course, and requires accurate shot making, due to the water hazards on eleven of the holes. There are also over 20 bunkers on the golf course. Gleneagles was ranked 14 on a recent list of the areas most challenging courses.... more

The Legends of Massillon
The Legends of Massillon

One of the premier upscale golf courses in Ohio. Owned and Operated by the City of Massillon. Ideally located in the heart of northeast Ohio,just a short drive from the major markets of Cleveland,Akron and Youngstown. The three nines, East, North and South, each feature six orgi... more

Tree Links Golf Club
Tree Links Golf Club

This championship public course offers a challenge to all levels of golfers and is a pleasure to play. Beautiful panoramic views are at every curve with 40 acres of rolling pines to test your skills. Conveniently located at the intersection of St. Rt. 33 and Rd. 10, one mile nort... more

Eagle Creek Golf Club
Eagle Creek Golf Club

Valued – To regard highly, esteemed, respected. Value – Receiving more than you expected for the cost. Value is an idea we all, well, value. We value those who value us. And we love to get a value. Not “something for nothing”, but something worthwhile for our time and treas... more

Red Hawk Run Golf Club
Red Hawk Run Golf Club

In 1999, when Red Hawk Run Golf Course opened, the developers believed they had created something special. This was confirmed when Golf Digest awarded Red Hawk Run as the 6th Best New Affordable Golf Course in 2000. Then for 2004, Golf Magazine ranked Red Hawk Run 18th on their... more

Foxfire Golf Club
Foxfire Golf Club

The Foxfire Golf Course is a well-conditioned Bluegrass layout that includes tightly guarded fairways, large sloping greens, mature trees, and plenty of sand and water. This par 72, slope 128 layout will give even the most avid golfer a rigid test, while treating the novice t... more

Grandview Country Club
Grandview Country Club

Grandview Golf Club is Ohio's best kept secret. The golf course is built on rolling hills and is carved out of many groves of pine trees and tall oak trees. It is Geauga County's oldest golf course. Founded in the 1920's, it has hosted many golfers from all parts of the world. C... more

Cumberland Trail Golf Course
Cumberland Trail Golf Course

This Hurdzan/Fry design is dedicated to affording a private course experience to daily fee golfers of all skill levels. Bentgrass tee-to-green, Cumberland Trail Golf Course features five sets of tees, fast true greens, driving range, practice greens, cart-mounted yardage books an... more

Blackhawk Golf Club
Blackhawk Golf Club

Blackhawk Golf Club, located just five minutes north of Westerville off Route 3, is one of Central Ohio's finest and most popular public courses. Designed by Jack Kidwell and opened in 1964, this 18-hole championship course features a rolling, wooded layout with strategically pla... more

Elks Run Golf Club
Elks Run Golf Club

Elks Run Golf Course is a championship course that is both challenging and enjoyable to play. Utilizing bentgrass greens and fairways, this Greg Norman Design takes advantage of the rolling hills and creeks to provide a course that works within it's natural characteristics. This ... more

Pine Hill Golf Course
Pine Hill Golf Course

Pine Hill Golf Club is one of Central Ohio’s most enjoyable and popular public golf courses. Located just a few minutes SE from Columbus on Route 33, Pine Hill offers four sets of tees on every hole and is designed to give each golfer a challenging, yet enjoyable golfing ex... more

Cooks Creek Golf Course
Cooks Creek Golf Course

Since opening in 1993, Cooks Creek Golf Club has been recognized as one of Ohio's highest rated public golf facilities. Designed by renowned Ohio-based architects Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, along with PGA Tour player John Cook, this 18-hole championship caliber course features... more

Licking Springs Golf Course
Licking Springs Golf Course

Opened in 1960, Licking Springs is a beautiful 18 hole, Jack Kidwell-designed public golf course. Nestled in the scenic hills of Newark (Licking County), Licking Springs is located just a short drive from Columbus and features rolling terrain, undulating greens, natural springs a... more

Crown Hill Golf Club
Crown Hill Golf Club

Crown Hill Golf Club is located on 265 acres of rolling hills in western Pickaway County. This 18-hole par-72 course is carved out of beautiful mature trees and rolling pasture fields located on each side of US Highway 22. The deep ravines and four ponds, along with the flowing w... more

Raintree Country Club
Raintree Country Club

We offer a championship layout that opened in 1992 and hosted a Senior Tour event in 1994. Our fine mix of traditional and links style with water coming into play on 9 of the 18 holes. Raintree is one of the very few courses in the area with lush bentgrass fairways.... more

Emerald Woods Golf Course
Emerald Woods Golf Course

Emerald Woods Golf Course is a challenging 45 hole golf course with two 18 hole courses and a 9 hole executive course. The Pine Valley and St. Andrews course is a championship course with hilly and tight tree lined fairways. The golfer will also encounter water on all 18 holes. T... more

Coppertop at Cherokee Hills
Coppertop at Cherokee Hills

Cherokee Hills is an 18 hole layout that marches over rolling fairways and tight tree lined fairways. Water comes into play on a few holes, but itis the mature trees that will test your skill. These trees give Cherokee its beauty, but they place a premium on accuracy. On several ... more

Eagles Landing Golf Club
Eagles Landing Golf Club

Eagles Landing Golf Club is an 18 hole Championship layout, with 8 picturesque lakes, 70 sand filled bunkers, large undulating greens and four sets of tees to accomodate all skill level players. The Variety of golf holes, as well as the impeccably manicured greens, trees and fair... more

Hillcrest Golf Course
Hillcrest Golf Course

Since purchasing the course in 1999, Tony and Pat Price have transformed Hillcrest Golf Course into one of the most enjoyable nine-hole courses in Central Ohio. Built in 1952, the course features small, rolling greens, numerous bunkers, ponds, a creek guarding the eighth green an... more

Indian Ridge Golf Club
Indian Ridge Golf Club

Indian Ridge Golf Club overlooks the surronding countryside with the ambiance of a private retreat. Hidden away in sprawling farm land just 5 miles south of Oxford, Ohio. Indian Ridge boasts a country club atmosphere in a public course setting. With 18 holes sculpted from gently ... more

St. Albans Golf Course
St. Albans Golf Course

Since opening in 1988, St. Albans Golf Course has matured into one of the finest and most enjoyable public golf courses in Central Ohio. Always well maintained, the course features some of the largest greens around, tree-lined fairways and the scenic Lobdell Creek Valley on the b... more

Grantwood Golf Course
Grantwood Golf Course

Grantwood Golf Course is a superb 18 hole layout.The small,yet nicely manicured greens are closely guarded by well placed bunkers.The course winda through mature trees,over rolling hills and offers a great chance to walk 9 or 18 holes.To conquer Grantwood accuracy is a must.The c... more

Jamaica Run Golf Club
Jamaica Run Golf Club

This course was built on rolling terrain. Either a creek or a lake comes into play on ten holes. A good birdie opportunity is available on hole #6, a 480-yard, par 5, which calls for a tee shot to land between two small trees to get a short approach to the green.... more

White Oak Golf Club
White Oak Golf Club

Located off Tri County Hwy just 20 minutes east of East Gate Mall and a short drive from Cincinnati. White Oak Golf Club will offer you a unique golfing experience with incredible views of lakes and tree lined fairways.Subtle elevation changes will leave you difficult shots throu... more

Stone Ridge Golf Club
Stone Ridge Golf Club

Featuring eighteen beautiful holes of links-style golf with six scenic lakes, strategic bunkering and superb use of the natural terrain, it’s no wonder Stone Ridge has been recognized as one of northwest Ohio’s best golf experiences. Legendary Course Architect Arthur Hills notes;... more

Fairfield Greens
Fairfield Greens

Fairfield Golf Course was opened in 1968 and continues to provide a great challenge for all levels of golfers. The course features bent grass fairways, large undulating greens, and continuous cart paths. The true danger lies in the sand bunkers and water hazards that wait to ... more

Little Mountain Country Club
Little Mountain Country Club

5-Star Fabulous We’ve all heard the line “you’re known by the company you keep”? How’s this for a short list of names that includes Little Mountain Country Club in Concord, less than an hour up I-90 from Cleveland —Bandon Dunes, Pacifi... more

Upper Lansdowne Golf Course
Upper Lansdowne Golf Course

Upper Lansdowne Golf Course offers a unique 18-hole layout to challenge golfers of all skill levels. Designed by famed architects Jack Kidwell and Michael Hurdzan and opened in 1964, Upper Lansdowne is located only 20 minutes south of I-270 in Ashville. Upper Lansdowne is under ... more

The Landings at Rickenbacker
The Landings at Rickenbacker

Located just minutes from downtown Columbus, The Landings at Rickenbacker is one of the longest, yet most playable and affordable layouts in the area. This championship course features 18 holes of well-manicured fairways with generous landing areas and some of the best tees a... more

Timberview Golf Club
Timberview Golf Club

Timberview Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole, public course located just 30 minutes from Columbus in beautiful Marysville. Opened in 1989, this family owned course is set on over 107 acres and features numerous treelined fairways and is surrounded by an upscale housing complex. ... more

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