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4.1
359 Reviews (359)
5 Stars
126
4 Stars
180
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
88.5%
Recommend this course
328 out of 359 reviews
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3.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
2.7
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.1
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
35 out of 40 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
359 Reviews (359)

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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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value for a solid well designed course...

Got a last minute tee time early in the morning and was paired up with an extremely nice man and wife.

The course was well maintained and is a very solid public course. The greens were well maintained. The layout is unique as trips underneath an old railroad track make you feel like you are playing two different layouts on each 9.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improvements for 2025

The biggest improvement at Grantwood in 2025 is new golf carts. The old ones were in sore need of replacement. The clubhouse is well appointed. The staff person working the desk was really nice. Greens are OK as to condition and the fairways and rough were in pretty good shape. I was paired up with another single and we finished the round in four hours without much of a wait behind the group in front of us. The course is a little tricky with hazards and you would benefit from having your own GPS.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
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
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No value

5 hr 8 minute round. 3 groups stacked at the turn. Greens havent been tended for a couple days....shaggy and damaged cups which were dried out which shows lack of watering. Nearly all bunkers unplayable due to standing water from rain several days ago. Feels like maintenance is minimal. About $10 too much for what it is.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice average city run course

Only fault is that the starter after I started my round (already 249 yards down the fairway) hooked me up with another golfer that came late... he wasn't the most social guy, and a grumpy golfer - he suggested I go ahead - and I did - and caught up to the group in front of me on the 5th hole (3 folks) and I joined them for a nice round of golf. the rough was a little long due to all the wet weather and hard to mow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice

Very nice course. Very friendly staff, would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wow- new golf carts!

Course is in great shape & they have new golf carts!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/18/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The golf course was in good shape. Thought the greens could have been a little faster. But it was fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 139
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Course In Good Shape

Despite a crummy Spring weather wise, course was in pretty good shape. Greens were solid. Fairways lush.

Traps...meh.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No Carts

Only complaint we have was that we had to wait for carts to be available. Course was in the middle of exchanging carts for new ones, but there was a shortage of carts on the course. It just would have been nice to have prior warning.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Full price on a Tuesday and half the course was underwater

I cannot believe this course was open yet alone charging full price… They were mowing while we were there and mowers were getting stuck in the fairway. At one point a tractor ran over my ball. I realize that weather has not been optimal, however, the course should have been half price. $52 for a Tuesday when the course is unplayable is outrageous.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/09/2025:
Thank you for the feedback. We aim to offer a quality experience and regret falling short. Your input helps us identify specific areas that need attention, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
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