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Sweetbriar Golf Club - Legacy 18
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6634 yards | 71.4 | 121 |
| Blue | 72 | 6049 yards | 68.7 | 116 |
| White | 72 | 5478 yards | 66.3 | 110 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5478 yards | 71.9 | 121 |
| Gold | 72 | 4831 yards | 68.1 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.8/134 | 382 | 356 | 395 | 172 | 552 | 408 | 169 | 474 | 348 | 3256 | 454 | 383 | 396 | 170 | 496 | 385 | 516 | 182 | 432 | 3414 | 6670 |
| Blue M: 70.1/122 W: 75.4/138 | 349 | 318 | 363 | 160 | 529 | 359 | 126 | 436 | 311 | 2951 | 429 | 352 | 368 | 148 | 462 | 357 | 486 | 164 | 397 | 3163 | 6114 |
| White M: 67.3/118 W: 72.4/130 | 309 | 281 | 328 | 142 | 501 | 288 | 94 | 399 | 278 | 2620 | 400 | 329 | 339 | 128 | 435 | 336 | 452 | 147 | 370 | 2936 | 5556 |
| Gold M: 64.4/111 W: 68.8/120 | 275 | 259 | 296 | 117 | 471 | 272 | 69 | 372 | 252 | 2383 | 351 | 270 | 282 | 120 | 369 | 284 | 378 | 140 | 316 | 2510 | 4893 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by u48051627 on 08/26/2025
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Photo submitted by u000007648960 on 09/18/2024
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Photo submitted by u000007648960 on 09/18/2024
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Photo submitted by u000007648960 on 09/18/2024
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Check out the green on 6th hole. Photo submitted by u314160630956 on 10/10/2020
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Fairway of 7 Photo submitted by u314160630956 on 10/10/2020
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Hit 'em long & straight! Photo submitted by DAB4par on 09/12/2017
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Par 3 7th from the tee Photo submitted by carolinadad on 08/10/2017
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Hole number seven is very picturesque. Photo submitted by mrawill on 06/06/2013
Sweetbriar 9 is in really bad shape.
I would not recommend playing Sweetbriar 9. The course is in terrible shape and it is clear that the owners put 0 effort in maintaining. The greens are patchy and have like playing on asphalt. Legacy 18 is a great course and it’s clear all their maintenance effort goes into that course. I would recommend playing Legacy but stay away from Sweetbriar.
Great place. Slow pkay
I've always give good ratings for this course. This last time was not fun. The people there always nice and the food is good . The problem is playing over 5 hours is unacceptable. We had to call the pro shop to get people moving.. I think that the Rangers need to be a little more strict.
Solid Muni, Recommended
Moved to the area in the off season and I play here every week. Conditions have always been good to perfect, including after heavy rains the day/night before. Only had 1 day of 90 degree, and only 1-2 holes that get soggy at all.
Staff is helpful and friendly all of the time. Wish the drink cart started coming around earlier in the day, seems like they start at 3. Starters do a good job and I see rangers several times a round.
The driving range is pretty legit, lots of bays and targets and the mats are quality, if a little bit old. There’s 2 putting greens and a naked practice green, all pretty true to conditions on the course.
The price is a bit steep, but that’s supply and demand at work as this course is the best and most popular in the immediate area. Avoid Fridays, they pump the price up about 50%.
The carts and GPS are lovely and work very well, but they’ve sold so many ads that you’re literally closing them out AT LEAST once a hole to see the screen. Definitely MY biggest gripe, but probably just a personal thing.
Aside from the price and ads (which aren’t a huge deal), the only potential complaint can be pace of play. They stack tee times 10m apart, so on busy days, it’s a zoo. There’s league play in the afternoon on weekdays, so no late 18 a lot of the time.
I’ve played solo and 2 some rounds (15 caps) in just over 3 hours, but 3 and 4 somes on busier days have taken up to 5 hours. Basically, know what you’re getting into when you book a time— it’s a popular muni, you’re going to have a long round at peak hours in even decent weather.
The track itself is solid. Despite the short distance, it’s pretty well protected— and in a variety of ways that keep it interesting. Greens roll true— very subtle breaks that change with pin position. I’ve never seen it “slow,” which is a big plus IMO. Plays short, so consider the blacks if you’re looking to hit driver as much as possible. (You’ll have to shape several, even then.)
The club house and bar and grill are honestly impressive for a Muni. Porch is big and pretty, food is way better than expected, bar is well stocked, pours are legit and prices (like the golf) are only a little higher than ideal. Honestly a pleasant surprise the first time I checked it out, and I would definitely give them business even if I weren’t golfing.
Solid 4.5/5 overall, 4.85 for a big and popular Muni. Play and enjoy!!
Great Experience
The staff is super friendly. The food is always good. The greens roll great. Overall a great experience for a public course.
Nice to play
Super nice staff. Greens were nice and quick. Fun day.
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a fun day and enjoyed the greens and our staff.
Immaculate condition!
The course was firm, fast and fair. Another great round at Legacy!
We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your round at Legacy! Thank you for sharing your positive experience.
Better in the summer…Lots of LEAVES and it was C.P.O
3.5 out of 5. During fall. Summer time, much better
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any negative experience you may have had during the fall season. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.
Great coarse!
This was my 1st time here and I loved it. The coarse was in great shape for mid November. We will definitely be back!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your positive feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit at our golf course and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Hi, u000004207193. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Sweetbriar Golf & Pro Shop - Legacy Course.
Hello, u000006371031. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.
We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.
Legacy In desperate need of repair
Fairways wrought with divots. Greens wrought with ball marks. 18 holes of neglect. Wouldn’t mind at half the price. In past course has been great. Could still be great. Not sure what the problem is. Probably supply chain issues.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the conditions of our fairways and greens. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and will address the maintenance issues. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Great course
Drove 45 minutes to play this course. Well worth it. Great course. Great condition. People were very friendly.
Thank you for making the journey to play at our course! We're thrilled to hear that it was well worth the drive. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the course, found it in great condition, and experienced friendly interactions with our team. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable round in the future!
We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience at our course, from the friendly staff and good food to the quality of our greens. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!