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4.2
463 Reviews (463)
5 Stars
210
4 Stars
197
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
89.3%
Recommend this course
427 out of 463 reviews
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4.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.2
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
92.3%
Recommend this course
24 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks, with challenging par 4s, green-side bunkers, and a driveable par 5 keeping rounds exciting. Well-maintained fairways and beautiful greens reflect conditions that recent golfers found genuinely impressive.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6775 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.9

Chardon Lakes Golf Course opened as a nine-hole course in 1931. The original layout was designed by Bert Way, the same creative mind behind two of the popular golf courses in Ohio: Firestone North in Akron and Mayfield C.C. in Lyndhurst. The second nine was added in 1963. The golf course has a traditional layout with challenges that have withstood the test of the time. It has hosted several qualifiers for the Cleveland Open, most recently in 2001. Many famous players have tested their luck on the golf course, including Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, whose score of 67 from the back tees is still the course record. Mature trees line Chardon Lakes Golf Course's fairways and there are more than 40 bunkers strategically placed along the large, undulating greens. There are also water hazards on 11 holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1931
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect Bert Way (1931)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.2
463 Reviews (463)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Narrow Fairways 18
Undulating Greens 16
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 18
Locals 16
9-Hole Rounds 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 18

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

FALL DAY AT CHARDON LAKES

The course was in very good shape. The green are challenging. Some holes are open and straight froward. Some are very interesting with blind shots and position requirements. The greens held shots very well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/19/2017:
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and kind words. We're glad to hear that you enjoy our challenging and fun layout. Be sure to book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good time

Course was in good shape the greens were running smooth and true with some speed...pace of play got real slow on the back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/19/2017:
Thank you for your review and 4-star rating. We apologize if the pace of play was slower than normal on the back nine but hopefully it didn't take away from the overall enjoyment of the round. See you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Used cart

Unfortunate experience

I went to play with my wife and son who was visiting from New York and likes to play golf when he visits. I payed for 3 nine hole rounds knowing that my wife would play very little but wanted to come along and we would need 2 carts. After teeing off on the first hole we were approached by a ranger and told that my son could not play without having his own clubs and that we would need to rent a set of clubs for him. I admit I was very irritated as we have played at 4 other local golf courses without my son having his own clubs without incident. I don't agree with the policy but understand why they have the policy. This occurred at 3 PM on labor day so the course was was not busy. So I went back to the clubhouse and was informed that it would cost $40 to rent the clubs for 9 holes. That I could not justify in any manner. Thats just too much. This isn't South Beach or Myrtle Beach. So I did not play but lost the $10 convenience fee paid to Golf Now. I very much like the course and will go there again. But I think that management should certainly review the policy and cost of renting clubs.

Response from on 09/20/2017:
Thank you for choosing Chardon Lakes Golf Course. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the miscommunication. Unfortunately, you were given the wrong rental price. It should have been $20 to rent clubs for 9 holes and you were given the 18 hole price by mistake. We do apologize for approaching you after the fact and if you were made to feel uncomfortable in any way. Sorry for the inconvenience in regards to the rental club policy but that has been a rule for a long time and we don’t lift it based on the number of players on the course. It speeds up play and we are very sensitive to pace of play at all times. We hope that you will return and we hope to make your next visit a more pleasant experience.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape!

Played on the golf now rate. Very happy to play there for the cost. Usually over $50 on the weekend. A little pricey for the shape and pace of play at this course. Our experience was fantastic. Would always go back with the golf now rate.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/19/2017:
We're happy to hear that you find our golf course to be a good value. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Chardon Lakes

Great coarse...friendly staff

Challenging...

Well kept...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/19/2017:
Thank you for choosing Chardon Lakes Golf Course! We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words and we hope you tee it up out here again soon.
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course!

The course was in perfect shape. The price was fantastic. Even playing behind a league was not too slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 08/29/2017:
Awesome! Thank you for your review and 5-star rating. We hope to see you out here again soon.
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/19/2017:
Thank you! Book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course has the fastest public greens around

Tough challenge. Need to be at the top of your game. Back nine last three holes are the toughest around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 08/24/2017:
Thank you for your review and 5 stars. Hopefully, that means you were on top of your game! Be sure to book another round with us soon.
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Good

-Course in great shape

-Easier Layout

- Bunkers are hard

- Free yardage books are clutch additions

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/19/2017:
Thanks for the 4 stars! We're glad that you appreciate the free yardage books. Come see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout, tough greens

Interesting layout and no two holes are the same. Provides the opportunity to hit every club in the bag. Fun course to play but the greens are extremely difficult due to severe sloping from back to front and inconsistency in speeds.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Chardon Lakes shined today.

Paired up with another couple The pace of play was excellent. The course was very nice. The greens were fast and very challenging this day. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 08/09/2017:
Awesome! Thank you for your review. Sounds like you had a perfect day of golf with us here at Chardon Lakes Golf Course. We hope you book another tee time with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/08/2017:
Thank you for choosing Chardon Lakes Golf Course! Book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Find another place that rewards good shots

greens slope back to front and are difficult. I saw mostly seniors playing or should I say struggling with greens. spend money somewhere else.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/02/2017:
We're sorry to hear that you found our greens to be too difficult. You may have caught us on a day that had tougher hole locations than usual. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future!
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Professional Grade Greens

Love the greens at Chardon Lakes! Beautiful condition today along with the fairways! Rolled so pure and fast. Above the pin at CL will test your nerves and skill. Feel that this course is underrated!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/02/2017:
We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words about Chardon Lakes Golf Course. Hopefully you rolled some birdies in! Be sure to join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 158
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor

Course conditions are great! Pace of play awful

Staff friendly and course conditions wonderful. Don't golf on Tuesday mornings because the ladies league is extremely slow!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Response from on 07/19/2017:
Thank you for your review and 4-star rating! We do have split tees on Tuesdays & Thursdays so you can ask to tee off on the 10th tee on Tuesdays if you'd like. But we do apologize for your slow round which has not been a typical occurrence. Hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/14/2017:
Glad you had a 5-star overall experience! Come see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Impressive

Slope-y greens with a true roll. Very impressed by the upkeep of the course. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Perfect! Glad to hear that your experience with us was nothing short of 5 stars. We hope to see you out here at Chardon Lakes Golf Course for many more rounds to come!
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

tough pin placements

course was in great condition fast greens and challenging pin placements each put in at the bottom of slope

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Thank you for your review and 4 stars! Hopefully the pin placements weren't too challenging. We look forward to seeing you out here for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough Course from the tips

Chardon always in top shape holes 2,3,4 ,6,and 7 are a nice stretch of different holes to play that can't make your round or good luck.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/01/2017:
Thank you for your kind words! Join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

This was our first time playing this course and it was beautiful. If we lived closer we would definitely play here often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/08/2017:
Thank you for choosing Chardon Lakes Golf Course! We appreciate your review and we hope this is the first of many more rounds to come.
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