Big Met GC
A sunny day view of a green at Big Met Golf Course
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4.4
280 Reviews (280)
5 Stars
108
4 Stars
109
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
85.9%
Recommend this course
246 out of 280 reviews
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5.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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1 out of 1 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
9
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
84.6%
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11 out of 13 reviews
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Course Highlights
Big Met consistently delivers outstanding course conditions, with fast greens and well-maintained fairways that impress golfers at exceptional value. Attentive, friendly staff actively manage the course to keep rounds moving smoothly.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6481 yards
Slope 114
Rating 69.8

Big Met Golf Course boasts the title of being Ohio's most-played golf course. Since opening in 1926, it has hosted an impressive 6,000,000 rounds of golf. The course is nestled into the Rock River Valley along gently rolling hills. One of the course's defining features is the dike that helps to hold back the Rocky River, which can be viewed from several holes. Although the golf course as it exists now differs dramatically from the original layout thanks to numerous improvements over the years, including lengthening and remodeling the seventh and eighth holes, it has retained the same playability that has earned its reputation. Big Met Golf Course is not overly challenging but there are a few strategically placed bunkers and tricky rough areas, as well as a moderate amount of length.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season March - September
Architect Stanley Thompson (1926)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirt and shoes required

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.4
280 Reviews (280)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 14
Thick Rough 9
Water Hazards 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Walkers 13
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
Near the Airport 15

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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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Previously Played

If you have time on your hands.

The course is in good shape, greens are nice, tee boxes average, rough is thick, but the speed of play is slow to very slow. I have played the course twice this year, Fathers Day and the 4th of July. Granted both are holidays but I have played many courses. You had to wait several minutes for every shot you took both times I have played.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 224
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I love Big Met... BUT!!!!

We played behind 3 fat clowns that preferred to talk loudly to each other instead of hitting their tee shots. And, when they got on the greens they spent more time studying than actually putting. Had there been a ranger moving them and their big yaps along it would have been a great day on the course. Judging by the fact that one was a lefty and one wore a girlie-man visor backwards I am hoping they were just visiting from California and will never return to NE Ohio.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Nice, relaxing 9 holes. A good course. No issues.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Single golfer

Can't get a tee time online for 1 golfer. No guarantee to play as a walk up single player. No rain checks if you can't get out. Not a good public course option. If you do play,plan on 5-6 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Open

Very open course, pace was the worst I’ve ever experienced

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

West Park Country Club

Excellent conditions after recent aeration. Completely healed.

Back 9 holes as good as any course around.

The starters do a great job on the first tee despite dealing with a variety of golfers & personalities.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good value

The course was in very good shape considering its one of most played in ohio. For myself I had the opportunity to play with two very good groups of people.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 224
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a pleasure to play Big Met

However, the fairways were a little ratty and filled with clumps of freshly cut grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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