Manakiki GC
A view of a green protected by bunkers at Manakiki Golf Course
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4.3
424 Reviews (424)
5 Stars
236
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
89.0%
Recommend this course
384 out of 424 reviews
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.4
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 20 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Donald Ross-designed layout offers a hilly, challenging track with fast greens that consistently impress visiting golfers. Welcoming staff and strong overall conditions make Manakiki a top public course destination in Northeast Ohio.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6643 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.8

Named after a native American word for maple forest, Manakiki Golf Course's defining feature is the abundance of maple trees that line the winding fairways. The course is a classic Donald Ross design. He incorporated a variety of challenges including tricky doglegs, water hazards, up-and-down holes, and two canyon holes. The holes themselves also cover a range from short to long and tight to open. Golfers should prepare themselves for a bevy of uneven lies, but the dramatic elevation changes also guarantee some scenic views throughout the golf course. There are also sand traps but their placement and number were thoughtfully considered to make Manakiki G.C. challenging but still playable. It is popular for this reason but also because it is one of the best rounds in northeast Ohio you can find for under $50.

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Course Details

Year Built 1928
Fairways Poa Annua
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 12/31
Architect Donald Ross (1928) Craig Schreiner (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $13
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No shorts, Tank Tops Or Cutoffs

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Showers

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Reviews

4.3
424 Reviews (424)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Brunch 8
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 43
Bunkers 40
Narrow Fairways 31
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 38
Locals 30
Entertaining Clients 23
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 31
Convenient to the City 30
Worth the Drive 25

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Go somewhere else

No tee markers.. really rude staff starter and ranger have egos and start stuff for no reason. Greens weren't cut in a long time really slow and ball bouncing all over when you putt. Was path only and rough was really long. Was hard to find ball. Ranger had the audacity to try and rush and complain about pace when its path only and the people ahead of us still on the green. Wasn't necessary to be path only either they just think they're Augusta or something with no tee markers and uncut greens and terrible tee boxes.. I drive it far i cant hit until the group ahead clears.. Your buddies behind have to wait like the rest of us.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

A top 5 course in NE Ohio

Great course and great condition for golfing in late March. Will "try" again this season at this challenging course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful fall golf

Manakiki’s is a gem. Hadn’t played here this year but got out on a beautiful fall day and played 18. The greens had recently been punched but still were in pretty good shape. I love this track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Twilight deal not so much of deal

Ended up paying for 18holes at 6:20 tee off because no option to pay for 9 was available. Because of daylight was only able to play 9 and was not able to get a raincheck for other 9 or able to get in touch with golfnow about a refund. I am just looking for refund for other half of round for 2 golfers. Any help is appreciated. BE CAREFUL IF OR WHEN BOOKING TEE TIMES!

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Course

Great course. For the amount of rain the course was in great shape, play was slow, but not excruciating. Greens were hard and fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow

Like the course, but it’s always way too slow. There has to be something they can do about the pace of play. At one point we were 1 of 5 groups on 1 hole. I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed that before .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Big Manakiki

If you're looking for a challenge and fun all in 18 holes, manakiki is the place for you. Every time I play this course it gets easier but harder if you know what I mean but it's always a good time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1158
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great Layout

Great Layout, but that’s to be expected on a Donald Ross course that was private at one time. Only negative is that the bunkering is not Ross at all and was redone with no attention to Ross’ style. Still the hilly layout and great greens make it worth the effort to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing Public Course

Probably one of the best public courses I have played in my life. Great condition, the course layout is interesting and fun. All the staff was super nice and welcoming!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Manakiki Golf

Great golf course. Very tough course, but fun. The greens were fast and in great shape. The rough were deep and almost US Open like condition. Loved the challenge. Definitely must reply when in Cleveland

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Metro parks Manakiki

From the time we arrived it was a grand experience. Played the blue tees, and for a a senior it was just right. Greens were receptive yet rolled well at a good pace. Enjoyed the round, will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Extremely overpriced

It's a decent layout. Unfortunately the cart path only the back nine and horrendously cut rough , with grass clippings so bad up lose your ball just off the fairway. That combined with the ridiculously priced greens fees make fir a course you should avoid.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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