Sweetbriar Golf Club - Legacy 18

Lots of work going on with bunkers and other areas. Should be fine in a few weeks.

the course was in great shape despite the very poor weather leading up to our round

Though the Legends course is really nice, the older part of the course is just average. Could use some work on some the fairways which it seems they are working on repairing some of it already. This course does have a lot of water hazard, but is manageable if you take your time. The rough between holes and along the fairway is really deep which is a disadvantage for slices or hooks.

I wrote a review early for the Sweetbriar 18, which is an okay course. But of course the Legacy 18 is the course to play here. It is not the longest course, but you will be forced to leave the driver in the bag on a few holes and need to be accurate with your shots. Look about specifically for the ninth, which is by far the sneakiest hole on the course despite the length. The approach in tricky at best, even from the middle of the fairway. The front nine is more Links style and the back nine is carved out through the woods. Both sides are enjoyable to play. Highly recommend the course to all golfers.

I've played a few times late in the season and it was still in pretty good shape. It was pretty wet in some areas, but for fall with a newer course, in a swampy area it is so be expected.

It is now fall and the course was in great shape really. Bunkers, tee boxes, greens and fairways were awesome. Also, surprisingly the greens after being aerated just 2 weeks previous were rolling very true and to the typical legacy pace.

I visit family in the area 3 or 4 times a year I have to play this course every time here its fun always in great shape an the price is reasonable

The course is pretty wide open. I was spraying drives, but always found my ball. That made my score look a lot better than I hit the ball. Some pretty holes. Most holes are really flat in right in front of you and stacked next to other holes.

Have played here numerous times including the last 2 weeks. Condition appears to be suffering either from a lack of greenskeeping or too much outing play and ill mannered golfers.
Ranger was either bored or worried about our group as he was annoyingly behind us all day, and we were 2 holes ahead of the group behind us. Will only play here through GOLF NOW as other wise the course is WAY overpriced for what it is. Great clubhouse and bar area, but they miss out by closing the outdoor patio bar way too early in the season. I think if they force the outings to the old Sweetbriar 18, the pristine conditions could be restored.

Course needs better fairway markers other than that it is one of my favorite in northeast Ohio.

They are not putting any money in the course, it is in very poor shape. All money in upkeep is going to their legacy course.

Apart from the greens, the fairways and rest of the course is in a pretty bad shape.

I've played this course for a few years and the conditions are worsening. The greens are fine but the problem is with the tees and fairways. I also think the layout is not that good. The deal I got on GolfNow for $27 on a Sunday morning wasn't bad but wasn't worth it due to the conditions. The staff is cordial and the clubhouse is a nice facility. But I don't think I will be returning.

Greens were very fast. Fairways need attention. Perhaps next year they will recover from all the rain we had this summer.

I've played Sweetbriar Legacy several times in recent years and have always found it to be as I did on this most recent visit -- a quality public access facility.

The course sets up nicely to the eye and is well maintained. There are a good number of 'scoring' opportunities...though likely too few truly tough challenging holes -- so play well and you can put a good number on your card.

There multiple practice putting greens and a significant range area.

The Pro Shop and dinning facilities have been remodeled in recent years and are both earn high marks.

In sum, Sweetbriar is high on my list of local golf places to play...which is why a make the trip several times a year from east side to west, to play there.

Note: Value is listed as "Great' due to Golfnow reduced rate. If listed price is paid I would rate this course as 'Expensive'

There were three VERY slow groups in front of me, including a fivesome (which was occasionally held up by another group of women (this was only a threesome)). I would have panned this course except for the fact of a terrific ranger who ushered me ahead to play two open holes and then returned me back to the holes I had skipped and explained the situation to other golfers.

Love this golf course. Played at a good pace. Not to fast not to slow. I will play this course again.

Our first outing to play the Legacy course was a pleasant surprise. The course is well designed and was in very nice condition. Greens are a step above the average course. Although this course is not long, it compensates with well protected greens and requires accurate tee shots to get into position for approach shots.

Very short course even from the tips. lots of hidden water and over grown trees. most hole if you are 200 off the tee, you have 150 into the green (for me a 7 iron and PW). wasn't thrilled with Sweetbriar, though the greens are well kept. ON the property there is another course that is more worthy of playing think its the Legacy Course-- was a little better, but think there are better courses for the money out there.

Originally I wanted to get a tee time for Legacy and that is what I checked when making the reservation. Then I came to find out it was not - somewhat disappointing. You should take Legacy off the webpage if there are no discounted tee times on the weekends - which is what I was told when I called about it.

The good news is that I shot my best 18 hole round this year!

The greens were in good condition however the rest of the course was in bad shape. This could be attributed to dry weather experienced in the area recently, however, even knowing that, the course failed to meet minimum expectations. The fairways were dried up with a large amount of areas without grass. If you didn't move your ball, you would be hitting off hard dirt. I think there is potential and value for the price but at the time I played I felt the course was below standard.