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4.1
399 Reviews (399)
5 Stars
213
4 Stars
116
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
83.1%
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347 out of 399 reviews
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4.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.0
18 Reviews (18)
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4 Stars
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2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.8%
Recommend this course
14 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
Fowler's Mill delivers an outstanding layout where mature trees lining the fairways create a genuinely enjoyable round. Greens consistently impress, pace of play moves smoothly, and friendly staff add strong value to the experience.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6385 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1971) Roy Dye (1971)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.1
399 Reviews (399)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 23
Water Hazards 23
Undulating Greens 22
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
Entertaining Clients 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 26
In the 'Burbs 13

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beat Watching The Browns

Played the lake/river courses in record time(3hrs on Sunday). Fairways were in great shape and the greens were fast. Tee boxes were also in great condition. Truly one of the best values for the money in NE Ohio.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/18/2016:
Hi u429422615, Thank you for the great 5 star review! Nothing better than finishing a round in 3 hours. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience so much. We look forward to your next visit with us!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, interesting layout.

This is one of those courses where you would have to play or drive up to the fairway to see where you need to hit on a couple holes. I got paired with a couples guys that gave me the lines otherwise I think I would have got myself in trouble a couple times. Really good par 4's, tough par 3's and fun par 5's. Course conditions were fantastic and once the greens would be healed from aeration I'm sure that the would be awesome to put on. Unfortunately this course gets a fair amount of play pace was 4:30 hours for a threesome on a Friday early afternoon. The only major negative is price of food at the turn $5 for a gatorade and a candy bar, that's $2 dollars more than most every course around home. As far as the course it is a must play it is challenging, but it doesn't beat you over the head like some of Dyes other layouts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 09/27/2016

HI "ddawg17" Thank you so much for the excellent review. We are so glad you enjoyed your round today with us. Please come back and visit us again before the season is over.

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
Average weather
Used cart

great course

Course was great but unfortunately they had a large outing and we were playing behind, slow pace, 5.45 hours for 18 too long.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 09/21/2016

Hi christella,

Thank you for your review. We apologize for the slow pace of play but we are happy to know you enjoyed the course. We hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Challenging, diverse round of 18. Very well maintained course with a beautiful layout. Played on a Tuesday afternoon and got through the round in 4 hours. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 09/12/2016

Hi Tothtime12,

Thank you for choosing Fowler's Mill! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your round and we look forward to having you back!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Track

Great track that will make you use every club in your bag. Some holes you can bomb away off the tee and others are all about ball placement and leaving yourself an approach shot on a dogleg. Several risk/reward shots throughout the course. The greens rolled extremely well and were very fair. We played the black tees making for some longer holes so it may be better for some to move up to the silver tees. Then there's the iconic 4th hole and attempting to carry the entire water to the green. It's a fun course to play with many challenges. No wonder Golf Magazine rated it one of the top 10 courses in Ohio

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 09/12/2016

Hi Jerryhromada,

Thank you for your wonderful review! It's so great to hear that you enjoyed your round and the conditions of the course. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course conditions, staff very friendly but pace of play horrible

The course was in great shape. Greens, fairways and tee boxes were very well maintained. Starter was very nice. Played as a single and there was a single and two-some behind me. Starter should have considered pairing us up as the pace was very slow. On every hole had to wait for the foursome to tee off and then hit 2nd shot before teeing off. 4.5 hours was way to long! On the bright side I found a lot of balls as I had plenty of time to shag balls on every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 09/12/2016

Hi Loridawn56,

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the great conditions of the course. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Must play in NE Ohio

Pete Dye gem. Great layout and perfect course conditions. It sets a high standard for NE OH courses. Easily one of the top courses in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 08/29/2016

Hi Scott118,

Thank you for your wonderful review and for considering Fowler's Mill a must play! We love having you here and hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

The course was beautiful. But I will never go back on a Thursday after work. There was a league in front of us. They were terrible. It took us almost 3 hours to play 9 holes. Would come back and play but not on a Thursday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 08/29/2016

Hi Tkosleyiii,

Thank you for choosing Fowler's Mill! We are happy that you enjoyed our beautiful course. We hope to have you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Had a great time. Course was wet and cart path only but it had rained a ton before.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 08/29/2016

Hi Schmij22,

We are happy to hear that you had a great time here, at Fowler's Mill. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Fowlers was in great condition and as challenging as ever, which made fo an enjoyable day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 08/29/2016

Hi Roz65,

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the conditions and challenge of the course. We look forward to having you back!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mixed feelings

I must admit, having a Pete Dye designed course less than an hour from my house is a privilege. It's a great layout, and challenging.That being said, I have mixed feelings because I used to play this course regularly 20 or 30 years ago. After it was purchased by American Golf, rates almost doubled. It's been under corporate administration since then, and frankly I was underwhelmed. The fairways and greens were in good shape. We're in the middle of a 2 month drought, and despite that, the course was generally in good shape. But...

Around some of the greens, if you missed the putting surface, you could find yourself hitting off of more crabgrass than real turf. There were weeds, crabgrass, and nutsedge growing in the bunkers. Use some weed killer and do some weeding. For the price they charge, I expect more. For Pete's sake, it's a Dye course! Shame on you for not keeping it in the shape it deserves.

So, that's why I can only sort of recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 08/29/2016

Thank you for playing at Fowler's Mill! We are happy that you've enjoyed the layout and challenge of the course. We are disappointed to hear that some of the aspects you experienced were not up to par. Please email us at FowlersMillGCMGT@Outlook.com if you would like to further discuss. We look forward to hearing from you.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Can't wait to go back!

We played River/Maple. This course does not belong in NE Ohio but I'm glad that it is. It reminds me of something you would see in Myrtle Beach or on vacation. This is hands down the nicest and one of the most unique courses in the area. From the range to the greens, everything was top notch and in great shape! Of the three, 9 hole sections I think Maple is probably the least extravagant in terms of layout but still challenging and in as good of condition as the other other two tracks there. The staff was extremely professional and polite which is rare to find these days. Definitely worth every penny and I can't wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 08/29/2016

Hi George2210432,

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that everything about your experience with us was great. We can't wait to have you back!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fowlers Mill

great as always. course was in perfect conditions. greens were fast and true

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 08/29/2016

Hi Thomasj216,

Thank you for you review. We are happy to hear that you always have a great experience when playing at Fowler's Mill! We look forward to having you back!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice course - would play again

course was in great condition. challenging, and pretty. only issue was a slow group ahead of us, but the ranger was trying to keep them moving, so that is all you can really ask of a course. all together a great course that i would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 07/14/2016

Mciullo,

thank you for the review! we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the course and your day with us. we hope to see you again soon!

all the best,

Fowler's Mill GC Management

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Top 5

I would say this course should be a top 5 Ohio public course. Excellent condition, beautiful, fast greens. Roughs were rough like they should be. Almost every place on the course is green hardly any brown, bare spots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 07/14/2016

jkja322,

we are thrilled that you think so highly of us! we value your opinion and appreciate the review. we look forward to your next round with us!!

best wishes,

Fowler's Mill GC Management

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Majestic Gem in NE Ohio

What an amazing course! This course will challenge the entire realm of shot making skills and the beauty and scenery will take your breath away. Nestled among lakes, creeks and beautiful woodlands this course weaves and cuts it way through creating a wonderful track. Greens and fairways were in excellent condition. Can't wait to come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 07/14/2016

u000007519666,

we are blown away by your awesome review of us! we are honored by your feedback of the course and look forward to your next day of golfing with us!

sincerely,

Fowler's Mill GC Management

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Nice Course

Four of us from Columbus played the first tee time (6:30) on a Saturday morning having never played Fowler's Mill before (we played Little Mountain later in the day). No one at the bag drop area to greet us at 6:00am. Girl behind the pro shop counter where we need to check in, just ignores us (we are the only people there) as she is not happy about something and counting pennies out of the register. After we finally get checked in, one of us asks about coffee - we are told there is none but they are working on it. We hit a few balls and practice putts and one of us goes to check on coffee just before we are to tee off - still no coffee. Course is very nice, very good conditions. Greens were not as fast as you would have expected or wanted, maybe they were not mowed. Coffee was available at the turn. Played in 4:15, but of course we teed off first and let a 2-some through on the 3rd hole. After the round we saw a few guys at the bag drop who chatted with us but did not offer to clean our clubs.

Fowler's Mill is ranked as a top 5 Public course in Ohio, which may be true, but, Longaberger is a distant #1. Our foursome would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 07/14/2016

22todd,

thank you for playing with us and taking the time to send us your feedback. we are sorry to hear that your experience was anything but the best ever. we hope that you will come back to play with us again soon so that we can provide you with the best golfing experience!

sincerely,

Fowler's Mill GC Management

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course was in great shape, staff was excellent, weather could have been a little warmer but great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 07/14/2016

u959761467,

thank you for such the great review and for taking the time to send us your feedback of the course! we look forward to your next round with us!

best wishes,

Fowler's Mill GC Management

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Golf

Course and staff are excellent

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 06/01/2016

Dear Anonymous,

Thank you for your 5 star review! We appreciate you coming to play a round with us. Hope to see you on the course again soon!

Best,

Fowler's Mill Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Very challenging and well maintained course. Only complaint: we had a 3:02 tee time on a Sunday and when we made the turn the grill was closed. No real food at the turn sort of stunk, but they did have bags of peanuts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
c0e9fb6f-fcd6-5a2b-ab30-9730284af708
Commented on 05/16/2016

Hi"Tom1145766" Thank you for the excellent review. We appreciate you taking the time to review our course. We apologize that the grill room was not open at the turn. Please come back and visit us again soon.

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