Ashland Golf Club

Ashland GC is awesome ....tree lined tight fairways (which are cross-cut to spectacular pattern) ---I call #15 par5 a Hallway Hole. Because of the elevation changes, I think it plays longer than scorecard distance, but then again I don't hit it as far as when attending Ashland College (now AU). Most greens are small table-top complexes, most tilted back2front, but undulating subtle breaks is an understatement. Its a challenge to go all round without a 3putt. The layout is awesome, no parallel holes, although this day at very crowded course did yield a few "fore"-calls. Some holes require local knowledge, like #11 left-side fwy on this slight dogleg right The proshop & Bar couldn't be more welcoming. Thanx to GN for the Hot Deal Special, and I'll be back to improve on a front9 debacle, maybe a few less 3putts.

We were on our way to the OSU game and decided to play the #1 rated course in Ohio before the game. We had a 9:40 tee time and in the fairway on number 2, we were 40 minutes into our round. I called the pro shop who told me they would send someone out to speed up play. Not only did it not help, but they did not stop by to let us know what or if they did anything. At least 4 times we came to the tee box to find a group in the fairway and 2 more groups on the tee box waiting. Our round took 5 hours and 15 minutes on a Saturday morning. After the round, we found out they sent out a group of 16 players who held up the entire course.

This is completely unacceptable and should not have been allowed. I would expect this from a less rated course but part of being the top-rated course in the state is pace of play.

We paid $75 and to be honest, the course was in okay shape. The bunkers need better sand and the greens were slow. The saving grace is the layout of the course which was spectacular.

I was looking forward to an amazing golf experience but left feeling disheartened and less than satisfied. Thankfully, the Buckeyes filled the void.

First time here and will definitely be back. Such a scenic course. Challenge and club house is very nice and a cool band.

Willie Park Jr. … you get to play part of golf history. Great course. It’s hard to keep a course this sprawling and complicated perfect but the staff obviously does a good job at it. Be aware , it’s not a feel good course that you can just hit the ball fwd and get a few pars. Arrive with your golf brain turned on. Also #1 and #4 do not go behind the greens with approach shots!!! I walked the course to say I did but I realized about hole 15. I wasn’t playing golf, I was surviving a great hike thru the hills of Ohio. I might do the cart next time. Awesome course.

This course has been due to get the recognition it deserves! It’s so nice! My favorite in the Richland/ashland country area!!!

Awesome! Monday mid-morning, not busy, but as a single, I did catch up / held up by earlier groups. I replayed a couple of holes, so no problem with pace. Beautiful afternoon and Course in great condition; Tees, fairways, greens even bunkers. I've been playing here since the 70's, and I gotta say there's been no tree reduction plan........still old school tree lined.. The elevation changes are cool, but expect some sidehill lies. The greens can be tricky, but this day not real speedy (maybe sticky due to 90*heat). Birdie #18 made for good score,, but needed many par saves to break 80. Thanx to GN for the Hot Deals! I would be remiss to mention all the employees I talked to are awesome, ProShop, snack bar, and Superintendent Tim has been there over 30yrs.

There was no starter for an 11:12 tee time people were just going whenever. Had 3 groups there trying to figure out who was up we just ended up stepping in and going.

The crowd was obnoxious. Golf carts all over the place, fringes, all over the par threes' grass, right around greens. Guys behind us pulled right on our tails on the par 3 tee box - literally 2 feet from our carts. Really dude? You can't hang back 20 feet while we hit? Music all over the place. I'm not a get-off-my-lawn guy, if you (and the rest of your group) enjoy some music while you golf then cool beans, have at it, but have some respect for those around you that may not.

Pace of play was OUTRAGEOUS. 2:25 front nine and we pull to the 10th tee box to find out we were the FOURTH group on the TEE BOX. We just left, it was going to be at least 30 minutes just to get off the tee and then probably another 2:30 back? Nope. First time I've ever paid for golf but walked off the course early, weather excepting. Ended up down at Deer Ridge (I live in Mansfield, buddies were up from Columbus) and played there.

I'm an AU alum so I want this to be a great place to play, but this was an overall horrible experience. It's not the first time either, haven't played since 2023 when we had similar pace problem. Not sure I'll be back.

Now the course itself is a great track. If you pick the right tees it can be a great time. Blues are HARD, whites are no joke (probably need a bit more separation between them honestly). Great layout and some very cool holes. Excellent use of the limited real estate, lots of elevation changes and small/sloping greens are the primary defenses but there are also strategically places trees and doglegs that preclude being able to just pound out 300 yard drives and overpower the course. You better be able to shape it both ways off the tee, hit pinpoint straight, or take a little of to land strategically - otherwise you're going to be in the rough and/or behind/under trees all day.