Manakiki GC
A view of a green protected by bunkers at Manakiki Golf Course
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4.3
423 Reviews (423)
5 Stars
235
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
88.7%
Recommend this course
383 out of 423 reviews
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.4
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 20 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Donald Ross-designed layout offers a hilly, challenging track with fast greens that consistently impress visiting golfers. Welcoming staff and strong overall conditions make Manakiki a top public course destination in Northeast Ohio.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6643 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.8

Named after a native American word for maple forest, Manakiki Golf Course's defining feature is the abundance of maple trees that line the winding fairways. The course is a classic Donald Ross design. He incorporated a variety of challenges including tricky doglegs, water hazards, up-and-down holes, and two canyon holes. The holes themselves also cover a range from short to long and tight to open. Golfers should prepare themselves for a bevy of uneven lies, but the dramatic elevation changes also guarantee some scenic views throughout the golf course. There are also sand traps but their placement and number were thoughtfully considered to make Manakiki G.C. challenging but still playable. It is popular for this reason but also because it is one of the best rounds in northeast Ohio you can find for under $50.

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Course Details

Year Built 1928
Fairways Poa Annua
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 12/31
Architect Donald Ross (1928) Craig Schreiner (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $13
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No shorts, Tank Tops Or Cutoffs

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Showers

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Reviews

4.3
423 Reviews (423)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Brunch 8
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 43
Bunkers 40
Narrow Fairways 31
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 38
Locals 30
Entertaining Clients 23
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 31
Convenient to the City 30
Worth the Drive 25

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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in great shape! Pace of play was a little slow, but we finished 18 in about 4 hours. Just seemed like we waited on almost every hole. Greens were super fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Must Play Metro Course

I played this course many years back and always thought I needed to come back and play again. All too many years later I finally did with my 3 sons and glad we did.

Overall the staff was great. Starter at the first tee is awesome. Makes sure everyone is ready to go and announces he is on the Tee box. Gentleman in the pro-shop where you have to pay was the least friendly person we met at the course.

course was in good condition despite a rather dry summer. Greens rolled very true and FAST!

When we think of N. Ohio we think of everything being flat. Not this course. Great layout without lots of rolling hills and trees. Nice to play a round of golf and feel like your out in nature as opposed to playing target golf laid out in a housing development. housing type development.

We will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This is too good to be a public course!!

I first started playing here after moving to Cleveland in 1983; at that time the course was usually rock hard dry or standing water in the lower fairways. Now this is truly one magnificent golf course! The layout is classic Donald Ross-open access into the front of the greens allowing run up shots but don’t dare go long!!! Greens are fast and amazingly good shape (better than many private clubs in Cleveland I’ve played!) for a muni. As with any public course, pace of play can be iffy. The ONLY negative thing I can say about the course is that the quality of the bunkers are not in keeping with the rest of the course but some have already been improved and hopefully the rest will follow. If you have the chance-Don’t Miss Playing This Course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A classic gem

Truly wonderful layout and conditions...greens aren't slow by any means and run very true. Only encountered 1 group that was hesitant to let myself (a solo) through, everyone else was very mindful of etiquette. Can't say enough great things about this place, just wish covid would go away so water coolers, cart girls and ball washers would come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Too good!

First time playing Manakiki in 2 years and it just keeps getting better. Greens were perfect and rolled so true. The layout is timeless. Front nine was a little slow, but one group seemed guilty of holding up everything.They were done after 9, and we flew on the back. Played in 3:50. Can’t recommend this course enough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Layout

I've played here for years and love the layout. Can play very slow at times but yesterday finished in 4 hrs. conditions of the course were a little dry in some spots but generally excellent

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Uncle Joe

The cups seem to move right after you strike your putt. On the other hand I did beat my three sons so it was a good day and I won’t further complain.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track !!!

First time playing this course after hearing about it for so long. Loved the layout and conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome find and worth the drive

We come to Cleveland often to visit family but usually stay on the west side. we decided to make the drive to Mankiki for something different and what a great experience it was!

we thouroughly enjoyed the experience. You can tell it’s been getting a lot of play (what course hasn’t this summer) yet the greens and fairways were in great shape.

Picturesque with veeg few houses to distract you from the courses beauty. a classic Donald Ross design that gives just the right amount of challenge.

The Ranger was just as nice as can be and gave several tips. you could tell he takes great pride in his course.

Will most definitely play this course again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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