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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
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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
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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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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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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
1.0
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death march

On weekend afternoons Chardon lakes is way over booked and the pace of play is a death march. The last two times I have played there the pace of play is over 5 hours for 18 holes with 3-4 groups on a hole at a time. They have no rangers on the course and I have given up playing there on weekends.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course was in excellent condition!

One of my favorite courses. Greens were fast and true.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Consistently in good condition

This course is always kept in good condition even when other courses are dried or burned out. as long as the greens have not been aerated they are true and in good condition. With the exception of a few holes, the course is not unbearably challenging and can offer a great round for anyone who wants to feel good about their game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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