Sweetbriar Golf & Pro Shop - Legacy
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4.3
416 Reviews (416)
5 Stars
154
4 Stars
164
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
91.2%
Recommend this course
362 out of 416 reviews
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4.1
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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4.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.6%
Recommend this course
43 out of 45 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6634 yards
Slope 121
Rating 71.4

Located in Avon Lake, Sweetbriar Golf Club boasts two scenic 18-hole courses that are routed through natural wetlands and forests. The front nine of the Legacy Course was built in 2002 and the back nine was added in 2007. The nines have different landscapes, creating a diverse set of holes that will have you using all the clubs in your bag. The front nine has a links design with winding fairways and large greens while the back nine was carved from forests. With natural wetland areas and a number of interesting risk-reward par 5s, the back of the golf course has more of an east coast feel. The other 18-hole course at Sweetbriar was built in the 60s. It is shorter than the Legacy but is still challenging, which makes it great for beginners.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Palmer

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golfing attire and etiquette are required at all times.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.3
416 Reviews (416)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Early morning

Got out early in the morning. Course in great shape and good pace of play with golfers in front of me even though was by myself.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

fastest round in a long time

Teed off just before 7am. There is a big drainage problem in the fairways. A lot of bare spots in fairways due to water. Grass in fairways long because too much water to cut. Greens in good shape. No one in front of us so we finished in under 3 hours. If it weren't for the bare spots it would have gotten a higher score. Not as challenging as the legacy 18. This is a good course for high handicappers.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course that is short and fairly easy

Staff in clubhouse worked easily with GolfNow and was friendly. Tee time was before 8AM - We had no delays getting cart and to the first tee. No one in front of us so play was smooth. course was in nice condition. Be warned, it is short and relatively easy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play Sunday

The majority of the yardage markers are pretty far off so use with caution. The front took 2 hrs and 45 minutes, back took even longer. When our group said something to the starter at the turn, he said that it is to be expected on a Sunday morning and this is about average. I have golfed for several years all over the US and have never heard of 2 hrs 45 min being "average". They need better rangers that monitor pace play better

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

I played 18 at 630am, was done by 830am . Perfect mix of hard/easy holes...Fairways a little dry but greens are perfect

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, good value

Played course at 0630am on a Saturday. Course was in excellent condition. Only complaint was they put groups off both sides and they do so till late in the morning, our fast round was slowed by a slow foursome who had just started on the back 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, but not for the average player.

Course itself isn't that difficult if you stay in the fairway. Unfortunately, if your even a bit off track you may look for your ball for a long time. The rough was very deep. Greens are in good condition. Fast.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day

I enjoyed it very much and had a great time with the other two some they paired us up with.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Slow bumpy greens

The fairways and rough in good shape, the rough has numerous bald patches, which created unfair lies in some high rough areas. The greens are bumpy and slow!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course.

I played Sweetbriar (Legacy) for the first time and came away very impressed. This is easily one of the nicer courses in the Cleveland area. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were all in pristine condition. The rough was thick and high and will give high handicap players a lot of trouble. Lots of trees lining the fairways and water comes in to play on many of the holes. Bunkers were all raked nicely. The only thing that some people may mind is that the course winds through houses on just about every hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in good condition.

Great weather to play this well conditioned course. The rough was extremely thick and difficult after recent rains. It was fun to play it again after many years.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Like a private club with no attitude

This is a very pleasant plac, and for me, the course is challenging. I'm a beginner, and I feel very comfortable playing/learning here. It's very well kept, interesting and friendly. I would pay to belong if it was required, so it is an extra bonus that it is very reasonable and welcoming

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Back home

I grew up and worked where this course is. I had not played the Legacy Course before and because it was wet we had to stay on the cart path. Played with my brother and a high school friend and all was well. Don't mind walking as long as you don't walk just a little to hit the ball again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok shape for spring

Still some large areas that it appears they're waiting to plant grass. Large area of one fairway that cuts straight across was basically mud, no signs of grass planted. May have flooded and killed the grass. Greens were good, same with tees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course and through GolfNow it was very affordable. I am an East sider but I always find my way out to Avon a couple of times a summer to play the Legacy! It's always in great condition and the greens are quick and true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Greens

Although the fairways were a little chewed up, the greens were in fantastic shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid course

Will be back, course was in great shape. Good value for the golf now price

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had a great time!

We've played the Legacy Course a few times but not the Sweetbriar Course. I really like the layout of the Sweetbriar Course. It was REALLY wet when we played and there were a couple spots that were washed away, but then again the Cleveland area hasn't seen to many dry days lately. Kinda tough to get the mowers out when it's that soaked. You don't want to tear up the course this early in the year. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us. My friend was running late and we had another friend join us for the back 9 and the starter got us out, no problem, and the pro had let my other friend join up with us on #7. Top notch facility. Top notch staff. Really simple to get to from the east side and well worth the trip. Wether it's the Legacy or the Sweetbriar Course, this course will get my money again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Legacy better than ever

Fairways never looked better greens were in great shape. Looks like they have been fixing a few things like sand traps,
Adding and removing some trees on some holes. I wish other top rates courses would invest in repairs the same way.

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

Great conditions

The course was in very good conditions especially considering it is in early spring. Greens and fairways rolled very well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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