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4.1
362 Reviews (362)
5 Stars
127
4 Stars
182
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
89.7%
Recommend this course
331 out of 362 reviews
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4.0
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.2
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.5%
Recommend this course
38 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
Grantwood's unique layout, featuring tunnels beneath an old railroad track, creates two distinct nine-hole experiences that keep the round engaging. Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this well-maintained public course a strong value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6429 yards
Slope 122
Rating 70.7

Grantwood Golf Course is one of the best golf values in the greater Cleveland area. The course sits next to Timberlake Recreation Park, a scenic park with a large fishing lake and picnic areas that are perfect for outdoor gatherings. The layout features small, undulating greens that are protected by more than 40 strategically placed bunkers. Water also comes into play on 10 holes in the form of a meandering creek and several ponds. The golf course is a challenging-but-fair test for players of all skill levels. Beginners and high handicappers won't be intimidated by long forced carries and won't have to worry about losing balls on every hole. Grantwood Golf Course sprawls across gently rolling terrain and the tees are in close proximity, making this a perfect layout for walking.

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Course Details

Year Built 1909
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Grantwood Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirt and shoes required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.1
362 Reviews (362)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Water Hazards 11
Forced Carries 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Seniors 8
9-Hole Rounds 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 10
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Very Nice

place was perfect love this course glad its close by

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Grantwood

good practice course. par 3's are challenging and a GPS is needed to help determine club selection

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 12/26/2017:
Hello, thank you for reviewing our course, Grantwood Golf Course in the Cleveland area, and for the 3 stars. We're glad to hear you had a challenging round and that our course has been beneficial for improving your game. We appreciate your feedback regarding a GPS system as we are committed to improving your future golf experience with us. Thank you for choosing our course, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

A great public course.

Grantwood is one of my favorite NE Ohio courses. It has a variety of holes and approaches and is never boring. The course is very well kept. The greens have just enough relief to be interesting to put on. Most are not huge greens, so accurate approaches are needed.

The price is always reasonable, but was less due to winter conditions after Thanksgiving. I recommend that you try this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

ENJOYED PLAYING VERY MUCH, WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK NEXT SPRING TO PLAY UNDER BETTER CONDITIONS. WELL DESIGNED COURSE, WITH APPROPRIATE SIZE GREENS FOR THE APPROACH SHOTS. FAIRWAYS WERE GENEROUS BUT NEEDED TO PLACE YOUR SHOTS FOR APPROPRIATE APPROACH. GREENS ROLLED WELL AND WERE IN GREAT CONDITION FOR EARLY NOVEMBER. GREAT PRICE THROUGH GOLF NOW.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course was in beautiful shape

Have played here many times before and the course conditions were excellent. The last time I played here, the pace of play was terrible slow. This time was different. Only had to wait a few times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Some traps were completely soaked you couldn’t hit out of, roughs were almost too short and dry it was like hitting off a rock at times.

Overall good shape I play the course often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot Deal score "Big" with me!

Course is always in good shape, pace of play was good, staff, a little bossy but nice. Overall good time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only went to practice...thankfully

Got a great deal of $16 to play....which is about 1/2 of what us residents pay at this city owned course. Just want to practice so it made this mediocre course in fair condition worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/14/2017:
Hello John, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Grantwood Golf Course, and for the 3-stars. We are glad to hear that you received a great deal on your round and we hope you enjoyed playing our golf course. It also looks like you had a smooth round, so we hope that made your round more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing our course, in the Cleveland area, and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

pace of play

The couple (I was to play with them, but they teed off a few minutes before the designated tee time. What was the attendant doing?) ahead of me was a bit slow, which was frustrating. Other than that, the play was enjoyable. The course was fairly challenging to me, and I had fun.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A decent course

I was surprised to be able to play on Sunday @7:30 AM, then I thought it must be something wring, (e.g. the course was torn up, the greens were bad, or under construction, etc.). None of it all. It was very well kept and I am sure the amount of rain have helped as well. The greens were way better than what I remembered. For a city course, it is worth the money!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/23/2017

Thank you for coming out! We look forward to seeing you next time! Our Superintendent appreciates the kind words!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

What a beautiful course

Really enjoyed this course. Beautiful fairways and the greens were in perfect shape. Staff was very professional and the starter was very personable. Had one problem. A couple in front of us backed us up all day. Below average woman player playing off the white tees and hitting 2 balls on many occasions. Reported to drink girl but never saw the starter. Long day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2017

Thank you for coming out and we do apologize for that! We hope to see you back!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

I will play here again.

With the GolfNow deal it was cheaper than a bad course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
3.0
First Time Playing

Typical GolfNow player rejection

80% of time golf courses treat GolfNow customers like second class citizens. Grantwood is no different. I wasn't paired w/ the 2 players that had my same time. Starter told me to wait & then disappeared 'till after my scheduled time. I ended up having to play the course back to front because of stacked up time that his actions put me in. Grounds crew in the way, just like on most courses these days. Play was slow due to the modern day hacks that take far too long to get around a course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Response from on 08/24/2017:
Hello Kevin, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Grantwood Golf Course, in the Cleveland area. We are sorry to hear you had a poor customer experience at our course and that you may not have had a smooth round. Your feedback is greatly appreciated so we know where further improvements can be made. It looks like you fairly enjoyed the course conditions and the friendliness of our staff, so we are glad to see that. Thank you for golfing with us and we hope to see you again in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tremendous Pro Shop

The staff at Grantwood are top notch. The pro shop is the best I've ever seen at a municipal course in Ohio or Pennsylvania. They carry a wide-range of gear, with excellent selections of putters, hats, shirts, and shoes in particular. They also carry full sets of women's and junior's clubs, for pricing better than I could find online.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has a nice layout

Course has a great layout for beginners & also a few challenging holes for better golfers. I play there several times every season and the course is always in at least good shape if not better even when getting a decent amount of rain.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
Ohio Advisor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

First Time in Awhile

I haven't played Grantwood in a few years, but I couldn't pass up the deal. I'll be honest up front, this course has never really fit my eye, so I'm not a huge fan of the layout. However, pace of play was great (although weather may have something to do on the given day) but I've never had issues with it years ago either. The conditions were well above average as well. Greens were quick, but I was not a fan of the pin placements. It seemed like every putt was down hill, it would pick up speed at the cup and if you went past you'd have a 5 footer coming back. And they were tucked into corners of the greens. There's a couple longer holes (400+ par 4s) where a creek is right at 250 off the tee so there's not even a risk-reward option, it just takes the driver out of your hands, making a tough hole tougher. The number one handicap is only a tough hole b/c a tree blocks 80% of the tee box & fairway, and you can't hit driver b/c of a creek. Even with a fairway or hybrid you have to play a big fade or you'll be blocked out on the second as well. Again great conditions, pace of play was good, it was a fun day, just not my favorite layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Course has fun/challenging holes and very decent conditions

The course was in decent condition. Staff in pro shop very courteous and friendly. HOWEVER, the starter has a huge chip on his shoulder. Not friendly and bit of a jerk! This is my first time playing this year but this guy was the same last year so it was not just a bad day. If the guy does not like his job then he should quit!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Response from on 09/20/2017:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Grantwood Golf Course, and for the 3-stars. We are sorry to hear that you may have had a poor experience with our staff and your feedback is appreciated. It looks like you enjoyed the course conditions and had a smooth round, so we are glad to see that. Thank you for recommending our golf course, in the Cleveland area, and we hope to see you again soon.
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