About
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course is the top municipal course in the state and it is also ranked as one of the top 20 in the nation. Overlooking the Cuyahoga River Valley, the course is known for its scenery almost as much as its challenging layout. It has a traditional design with a classic "out-and-in" routing, with the incoming holes playing uphill into the wind, making them seem much longer than the indicated yardage. Golfers might be taken aback by the punishing nature of the golf course. There are 58 bunkers strategically placed around the tough greens, which comprise the main challenges of the course. Get ready to be quickly introduced to the Sleepy Hollow Golf Course's formidability with the lengthy second hole, a par 3 that will test even the longest hitters.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by derekdukeyoung on 06/04/2026
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Photo submitted by DAB4par on 10/14/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159633559 on 06/11/2020
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No 10 hole Photo submitted by Zhibin8328138 on 11/30/2016
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N0 1 hole Photo submitted by Zhibin8328138 on 11/30/2016
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Photo submitted by barrnutt on 06/12/2016
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Hole view Photo submitted by jacobdad on 10/04/2012
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Photo submitted by jacobdad on 10/04/2012
Golfer Reviews
Great time - Bart
Even though it started to rain on the second hole I was prepared with my rain suite and continued playing.
At the turn, weather broke and I had a great time.
Will certainly purchase "HOT T" times again from Golf Now.
Same old Sleepy
Course is in good shape but the same old problem with Sleepy slow play. It was brought to staff attention that the group in front of us was way behind as we waited again for them to get their hotdogs at the turn. They continued there slow pace the whole back nine. Never once saw a ranger. Sad when you have to wait every shot because of inconsiderate golfers.
Pace slow even on a weekday morning, but still a good round
This course has been heralded as a go-to for municipal courses everywhere, and for good reason. Conditions were good, a few summer-type burned out spots, but nothing out of the ordinary. Pace left something to be desired, heading over the four and a half hour mark. Otherwise, I will be back again eventually, especially after gaining some of the local knowledge needed to play better
US open visits NE Ohio
If you are a mid high handicap golfer, this course can ruin your day. Very hilly terrain, side hill, downhill, uphill lies on nearly every hole. Greens are difficult ( putt speed determined by grain more than elevations... uphill with grain is very quick, downhill against us painfully slow) Rough is thick, long, and often obscures balls less than 2 yards from fairway. Fairways are often soft and sloppy. Bring your "A" game or plenty of beer
Crazy golf
Great layout and staff tries hard. Layout forces slow play with 200+ yard,, par 3 2nd hole. Course sent off three twosomes in a road..They need to manage first tee better and pin placements were putt putt clown style
Hard, hard, hard. A real test of your skill level. It's in great shape and doesn't have any tricks, it's all right in front of you. It could use a risk/reward hole or two, but all in all, a great course.
Spectacular
Sleepy hollow is probably one of the best courses & value. If you are a first time golfer be prepared to have a difficult day. The greens are extremely difficult & not usually a flat lie in the fairway. The course is always in excellent condition.
somewhat challenging somewhat moderate.
I really wanted to play golf at sleepy hollow golf course because of its location.
but field condition is worse than I expected and green fee is expensive than its value.
Great Course- One of the best
Clearly one of the best public access courses in midwest. Competitive with the upper tier of private clubs. Too bad its such a long drive from home or it would be in my regular rota.
Best Condition Ever
I have been playing this course consistently for almost 3 years now and right now it is in the best condition it has ever been. The pace of play is subjective to when you tee off but if you can ever snag a HotDeal here for under $30 or so, defenitely take advantage of it and play here.
Challenging Greens
Course was in great shape...always a great challenge because of the uneven lies and difficult greens...don't ever get above the hole here or you will pay! I so much enjoy the beauty and challenge of Sleepy Hollow!
I'll be back
This was the first time we had played this course. Extreme storms the night before, so it was wet (cart path only) but the course drained pretty well. Long par 4s from the Gold tees (one in front of the Black "tips") and one par 3 over 200 yards. If you are hitting where you want to be, this is a long, playable course. It penalizes you when hitting outside the fairways. The rough is deep enough to matter. We will definitely be back to this course.
SLEEPY HOLLOW
Course was wet but drainage good. Fairways some what forgiving but greens were tough. Nice views great layout well worth the money. Next visit to Cleveland want to play again when the course firms up.
ah, okay
I have always loved this course, but it was in poor condition for Sleepy. Average condition if you base it off a standard public course. Lot of bare spots around the greens which surprised me, bunkers were sloppy not edged, ton of dandelions which I have never seen at Sleepy. I did notice that they have removed a lot of the cart path only ropes, bad idea on a course that receives this kind of play. Looks like they have tightened up their budget and that is a shame
I know its early in the year, but I was disappointed. Still a must play golf course, but they need to get it back to where it's supposed to be
can't beat it
Greens recovering from aeration but still fast and sloping . Pristine fairways and no one on course . Fast electric carts . Played in 3.5 hours as a twosome. Excellent layout. Definitely worth playing again.
First time
I had heard a lot of good things about this course so I decided to give it a try. Great layout. A couple of funky holes on the back 9. Welcoming staff. Grrens had recently been aerated and top dressed with sand so putting was difficult. Rough is gnarly and a challenge.
The course is still beautiful in the winter
Sleepy hollow is my favorite Metro Golf Course in Cleveland. It is in the valley and woods. I like to play the course in the fall when the leaves turns the color. Actually I wonder if I go to Sleep Hollow to enjoy the beauty of nature or golf. The most challenging hole is the number 3 from black tee (460 yard) and it is like a bonus when you make a par.
I took the pictures when I played on November 29. The course is still beautiful.
I understand about the twosomes, but wouldn't you want to play with faster twosomes ahead of you than a slower foursome?