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Manakiki Golf Course
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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 |
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| 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 suebaker13 on 09/28/2020
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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
Great Course - Suffers from being too hard for Bad Golfers
This course is fantastic! Its challenging, yet fair. However, it suffers from slow play, due to 20+ handicappers playing from too far back and not having the skill to take on the course. If you can get out without a crowd this is the best of the Metropark courses IMO - but expect a 5-6hr round on a sunny Saturday.
Long But Fun
Still one of the nicest courses around. Recently aerated so greens are bumpy. At least 3 par 4's should be made par 5's. They are unreachable in 2. Pace wasn't bad for a Sunday.
Poor greens ☹️
Sadly, we were not made aware of the heavy green maintenance. Punched, and 7 were freshly sanded.
It’s very necessary work, but a heads up would have allowed us to make a better decision. Very disappointing round.
Its fall - you should know better
Great layout decent condition limited service
First time playing this course from out of town on a Friday mid day tee time. Course is beatiful to look at, fun layout classic Donald Ross design. The greens are running fast and true, but some greens are under repair but still playable. Fairways are decent, soft and not a lot of roll. Rough is overall decent but challenged at places. Bunkers are deccent and playable, but sand is rather hard packed. The staff is very friendly. Club house only has limited service, and drive range does NOT have range balls. Overall still recommend this course highly. Will be coming back in the future.
One of northeast Ohio’s very best
That headline is not simply my viewpoint… In a recent ranking publication, Manakiki was listed #4 in the state of Ohio.
Very deservedly so.
. I’ve had the pleasure of playing this course many times over the years I return because it remains an aesthetic gem. And an enduring playing challenge.
Richie all of its 18 holes are engaging and there are but a few I fail to look forward to taking on.
The course condition this year has been among the best during the time that I’ve played Manakiki.
The greens in particular have been exceptionally well presented this season
Speaking of ‘free’. Greens fees on average are well up over recent years, and candidly Manakiki can put a strain on the budget. Nonetheless this course is worth digging a little deeper for.
I very much hope to visit several more times before the season ends.
Cleveland Gem
Cleveland Metropark's does a great job with their golf courses. Manakiki is the star.
I played yesterday afternoon. For a senior (over 60 years old) I paid $35 (with cart0 for a tee time after 2pm. That is is incredible price for a great course.
The course is in tremendous shape. Greens were perfect even late in the day. Fairways are really good. The rough can be challenging. Some very scenic holes. Not an easy course but very playable.
If you live anywhere near it, you have to come play it.
A Donald Ross gem
Manakiki is my favorite NE Ohio course. At 35$ senior rate it can't be beat. Course was in great condition. Course plays much longer than rated yardage because every green is up hill and elevated. Nothing bounces on. True Donald Ross greens. Fast undulating.. Course gets a lot of play but pace wasn't too bad at around 4 hours
Beautiful course, questionable etiquette.
Been hearing about this place for years, but my experience was a bit underwhelming. I was greeted with a condescending tone. Then I was grilled as to why I would choose such a late tee time; I made a mistake I suppose, but personally I didn’t understand why the time was even available. They don’t care for patrons that schedule through apps it seems. There were no rangers monitoring etiquette or pace of play. I was told we couldn’t complete our round. The worst part of it all was that they allowed pedestrians to walk the course during play. A gentleman was with his son walking doing the course while we were hitting, and they literally picked mine and my partners ball and kept mine, and had I had to drop. Other golfers were rude and hit my ball or picked them up multiple times during the round. As we were coming in, we see local residents coming out of the woods with irons playing for free while we’re trying to hurry and get through our round. This was one of the most beautiful courses I’ve ever played but I’ve never witnessed more deliberate breeches of etiquette on a golf course in my entire life. I wouldn’t suggest people not attend, but I definitely won’t be back and it’s a shame.
Which Par 4's? It sounds like you should be playing from tee's that are further up. The Tips aren't even 7k and their are 5900, 6100, and 6600 tees.