Manakiki Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6643 yards | 71.8 | 129 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6173 yards | 71.4 | 124 |
| Gold | 72 | 6173 yards | 70.4 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 5973 yards | 68.9 | 122 |
| Orange | 72 | 5230 yards | 65.2 | 115 |
| Orange (W) | 72 | 5230 yards | 69.4 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.1/133 | 390 | 378 | 471 | 393 | 140 | 568 | 184 | 443 | 371 | 3338 | 430 | 187 | 504 | 495 | 381 | 205 | 329 | 403 | 384 | 3318 | 6656 |
| Blue M: 70.8/129 W: 76.8/135 | 375 | 366 | 462 | 365 | 130 | 533 | 155 | 379 | 329 | 3094 | 404 | 154 | 465 | 470 | 361 | 182 | 310 | 385 | 348 | 3079 | 6173 |
| Green M: 69.8/126 W: 75.3/131 | 338 | 358 | 451 | 365 | 130 | 527 | 148 | 370 | 306 | 2993 | 387 | 138 | 460 | 430 | 355 | 178 | 310 | 380 | 319 | 2957 | 5950 |
| Green/Red M: 66.9/116 W: 73.1/127 | 318 | 285 | 451 | 307 | 130 | 424 | 148 | 370 | 306 | 2739 | 306 | 138 | 460 | 427 | 325 | 110 | 295 | 380 | 291 | 2732 | 5471 |
| Red M: 64.5/112 W: 70.9/122 | 318 | 285 | 369 | 307 | 114 | 424 | 131 | 313 | 301 | 2562 | 306 | 127 | 329 | 427 | 325 | 110 | 295 | 315 | 291 | 2525 | 5087 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by u314161376738 on 10/24/2025
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Photo submitted by Aggie0208 on 11/10/2020
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Photo submitted by suebaker13 on 09/28/2020
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Photo submitted by suebaker13 on 09/28/2020
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Photo submitted by null on 09/01/2020
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Ballz-in-the-Air @ Manakiki Photo submitted by DAB4par on 07/10/2019
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Beautiful 18th hole and clubhouse. Photo submitted by laurie4man on 04/24/2019
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Fat Boy from Elyria Photo submitted by DAB4par on 09/21/2018
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Photo submitted by steve913 on 03/08/2018
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Tee-box #18 Photo submitted by DAB4par on 08/11/2014
put this on your bucket list
Only played 9 holes. After our t-shot on #10 the heavens let loose. Front nine the weather was great.
Front nine had lots of elevation changes. Greens are Don's best part of his courses--loved them. #1 hdcp hole you must keep in the fairway.
Manakiki
Beautiful old course. Lots of tricky contours on greens. Lots of elevation changes. Could use some gold tees for senior players like myself and one of my playing partners. Too long from whites and too short from womens.
Beautiful but slow
The course was in great shape but the pace of play was terrible. We waited on every tee box for at least 1 sometimes 2 groups in front of us. When we made the turn we made a comment to the starter who said the ranger had told him everything was fine. We had not seen the ranger in the entire 3 hours we spent on the front 9. When we told the started that his response was "we don't have a way to contact the ranger". I would go back, but i would only play very early AM, or late afternoon when it may not be as slow.
Manakeeks
Always a solid play, this round was no exception. I love Manakiki and always seem to have a good time here. Friendly staff, well kept course, and a great day to boot!
Beautiful golf course
One of my favorite courses, the course is well maintained and always fun to play.
Exceeded expectations
I have not played here in 6 or 7 years and the course was top notch. Hope to get back out soon probably the best conditioned public course on the east side of Cleveland.
This course was in decent shape
1st time playing this course. The greens and fairways were in very good shape but the sand traps were muddy and some had standing water. The are many other courses in the area with similar features but are a better deal and less crowded!
The course was in excellent condition
I had a great time, the course was in great shape and challenging.
Starter could have helped out with slow pace
Course in Excellent condition. They put us (2some) behind 2 foursomes who knew each other. Husbands and Wives. Eventually they were all playing the same hole, but explained that they were doing a scramble. Originally we asked to play the back 9 since we were only playing 9. The starter said no. As we waited a threesome rode up saying they had just done 18, wanting to play 9 more. The starter let them play the back 9. The round took forever and we waited for every shot.
Wonderful Metroparks course
1st time playing this wonderful course and will be back again real soon. Worth the travel time. Staff was extremely friendly. Course was in great condition, fairways were well kept and rough was thick and if you were in it, hard to get out of. Greens were also in great shape and pin placements made you make quality shots.
Beautiful course
You can't go wrong with any of the Metropark courses. Manikiki is in beautiful shape as always. Great job by the staff also. I got held up a little at work and was a couple minutes late, but they took care of us no problem. It was a great time and well worth it.
most greens are elavated
FIRST TIME PLAYING COARSE AND EVEN THO I DID NOT PUT ANY SHOTS INTO WOODS, I LOST SEVERAL STROKES BECAUSE MY APPROACH SHOTS WERE A LITTLE SHORT AND WOULD ROLL BACK AWAY FROM THE GREEN (ONCE IT WAS 40 YARD BEFORE IT CAME TO A STOP)
ENJOYED THE COARSE VERY MUCH. IT TAKES ONE HOUR TWENTY MINUTES TO TRAVEL BUT WELL WORTH THE RIDE
Donald Ross hidden gem
We played the back tees, rained the first 6 holes then cleared up but temps never got above 50, perfect day to play an old Donald Ross layout. My first time playing but can't wait to get back in the summer and play it when its firm and fast. If you're in the area a must play.
Best ever!!
This is the best course I have ever played. Played Bandon Dunes (all 4 courses) and this is better. Tough but very fair. A great course for all levels of play. Do your self a favor and play this course today, I know you'll be smiling the rest of the day.
Always a fav...but...
Have always loved Manakiki, but I got no warning of aeration and sand filled greens. Made chipping and putting MOOT. I would stay away for at least a week if not more till they recover. I'll be back, but will call ahead first.
First Timer from Detroit
Used last minute golfer to find this course. I am moving to the area in the next few months so I am trying to get used to the area. This course is a gem of a find. VERY nice staff that could not have been more helpful. Course was in good shape and challenging. Great layout and will play this course again anytime.
One note - The food concession is transitioning to a new vendor so the food was not available. Should be fine in the future.
Hope to see you all soon!
one of the best public courses
they are always making improvement to the course. being a metroparks course they have public funding.
it's in good shape for this time of year. it was cart path only as it is wet in spots but not terribly so .
wasn't crowded, a great round. i wish i had a phote as it is a very pretty course. next time
Manakiki G.C. in the early Spring
They had just mowed the greens and fairways for the first time this year, so it was somewhat clean. The greens were still bumpy, because of lack of growth.
Tee's were in good shape. It was "cart paths only" , so there wasn't any problems with mud and/or standing water hindering our progress. All-in-all the course played at it's toughest, because of the lack of roll and the temperature was around 45 degrees.
Fun day though.
winter golf
course in good condition for december greens and fairways both in good conition for winter golf