Sleepy Hollow GC
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4.4
477 Reviews (477)
5 Stars
299
4 Stars
123
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
93.4%
Recommend this course
438 out of 477 reviews
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4.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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7 out of 7 reviews
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4.5
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 20 reviews
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Course Highlights
Sleepy Hollow's championship layout consistently earns high marks for its dramatic elevation changes and rewarding par-5 opportunities. Friendly staff and well-maintained conditions make this one of Northeast Ohio's top public course values.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6754 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.3

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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Course Details

Year Built 1924
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 12/30
Architect Stanley Thompson (1924)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
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 Colared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Showers

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Reviews

4.4
477 Reviews (477)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Patio Dining 8
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 30
Bunkers 28
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 28
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Locals 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 24
In the 'Burbs 20
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice but needs some work

Got an awsome value but was a little disappointed in course condition( i know it's August)

Staff is friendly but pace is a little slow at the turn

Starter was awsome !

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Sleepy

Course was in very good shape. Hazards were all marked well. They took out barriers on at least 2 of the holes, that had been there for years, and allowed carts on those holes. This should aid in speeding up play, which can be miserable here at times. The range was closed, but we learned it is closed every Tuesday morning til 11AM.

As a metroparks owned course, subsidized by county tax money, I still feel it is overpriced....we did get a good deal on Golf Now. This course is tough, no doubt about it, but pretty fair. If you haven't play it, and you're looking for a challenge in NE Ohio, I would recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

It's Ok

This can be a really fun course if you don't get stuck playing a 5 and a half hour round on a Monday late morning. We picked that time specifically because we know Sleepy like all of the metropark courses has a rep for being slow. The Rangers were even nice enough to add two people to the twosome in front of us at the turn so we could sit even longer at every tee. We got a golf now hot deal so it was worth it, but I would never pay the full price to play here, but I really really hate slow play. If it doesn't bother you than you might be ok. The course condition was very rough on the day I played. The fairway is burned out from the drought and the greens looked like they had been trampled on.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Course conditions were good, staff was friendly but pace of play very slow

The pace of play was very slow and my understanding this is the norm. The back nine has several blind shots (either off tee box or second shots) and with it playing so slow you never knew if the group ahead was clear. The two young, impatient dudes behind us hit several shots into us and nearly hit us twice!!! The course conditions were good considering the amount of play and lack of rain. However the course layout leaves a lot to be desired. Glad to have played it but will not add this course to my regular rotation.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Ohio Advisor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Is Sleepy Slipping?

First let me say a few things- This is the best layout of a classic public course in Cleveland, Stanley Thompson is one of the greatest architects ever, and we've been in a drought,. This course gets a ton of play and takes a beating through the summer, but spotty fairways is really the only thing that was 'bad' about the condition. Pace of play wasn't a problem at 6:30 in the morning. The only real complaint is the 3 or 4 very uneven tee boxes (#3 and #10 the worst). The greens weren't breaking much, but still rolled fantastic. If the course levels out those tees, and gets some easier pins it will be Valhalla once again. Perhaps I'm being a bit critical, and this is still a top 5 course and I play it every chance I get, but it may not be the clear cut #1 it was a few years ago. If you have not seen it you must go. Go Now!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

I am not sure I quite get the fuss...

Look - this is a nice course. Nice amenities and a good staff. About the course itself, I listen to people RAVE about it, saying it is one of the best in the city, I just don't get it. It is a NICE course - don't get me wrong, but not a lot of variety in the holes for me and some holes that personally, I am just not a fan of.

I encourage everyone to play there and give it a shot to see what you think - but for me, I like plenty of other courses in the city and surrounding a lot better.

Big issue on the negative side is pace of play is typically not great. They get crowded and the rangers/starters try their best - but what can you do? On slower days, there always seems to be slight confusion about where you tee off (1 or 10) and when you should go....

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

construction never ends

So I get to my ball in the middle of the 7th fairway, 143 out, and there are 9 maintenance guys on the green. A couple of trucks, five or six maintenance carts surrounding the 9 guys on the green, who choose not to move when I am going to hit. Why bother. Pick up, get to the tee box for the usual 30 minute wait for the usual metropark 4 pack of hackers, and this guy lays into a jackhammer for ten minutes. Of course they always put the tee markers behind the tree on the par 3 eight hole, so any thought of a left to right shot are negated. I picked up after 12 holes. When my round approaches 4 hours on a weekday on the 12th hole, I know I should have just hit a bucket and called it a day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great Course

One of the better values in Cuyahoga County.

But, bring your "A" game. Not a course for high handicappers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very well run golf course.

Love playing this course. Staff very friendly & the course was in great condition. Greens are very challenging so you need to putt good to score good. Booked as a single & was paired up with three very nice gentlemen. One was an ex Indians baseball player, one was an ex Cleveland firefighter. Not sure what the other gentleman did for a living but was nice enough to take this picture of us after the round. They were pushing me down during the picture. Had one of the best times ever golfing. Love this course & these gentlemen were great to play with.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good metroparks course

Pretty good metroparks course. I used to play here a lot but prices went up so if I can catch a hot deal I do.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Old gem now a clunker

Live in Brecksville but this is the first time playing in 2016. Wow, what happen to this course? Really shocked how bad the conditions were.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow, what a test!!

Course was in great shape, fairways mowed tight, rough was thick, green were rolling smooth. Course has one tip stay below the hole if not be prepared for a lengthy comeback putt. Pace of play was good. Only complaint was not enough drinking water on course, coolers had ice but no water. Beverage cart for both sides would be nice on busy days. End of round young man cleaned clubs. Country Club conditions and service.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always great and challenging!

The greens were maintained perfect but fast and challenging as normal Sleepy Hollow. Fairways were also in great shape except some of the bunkers were too wet or had some water. Overall, the rounding was perfect as always at Sleepy Hollow.

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

A must play

The quality of the course is outstanding, the grass's in the fairways, rough & the greens are comparable to those private courses. The layout of the course with every kind of topography makes it a challenge compared to those flat courses. This is the way golf was meant to be played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sleepy hollow

Great shape. Beautiful day. Good pace of play. Theses are bonus days here in Cleveland

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome

This is one of the top 5 courses in Northeast OH, always in great shape. Greens are challenging, long enough for all player levels. You will not be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a challenging course.

The fall colors are picturesque. The greens are undulated and not slow. One of the nicest public courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Spectacular!!!!!!!!

Let me set the scene. First time playing here. Drove 2 hours 15 minutes to play here today. Tee time at 11:45 AM. Sunny, 52, light winds. Played front nine with 2 locals who have played there before. Tees were very good except for 2 par 3 tees that were chewed up, but OK. Fairways were firm and tight, so had to strike ball very solidly. Greens were in excellent condition, but very penal if you were above the hole, but on this day greens were smooth but not that fast on this day. Great variety of holes. Past reviews indicate slow rounds. I can honestly see why since 3 of the toughest hole are within first 5 holes on course, so I can understand why it takes so long to play there when busy. Also if greens were any drier or faster, this would be a bear to putt on. They deserve a five star rating since the layout is great and it should be appreciated by golfers who understand. Will definitely be back next year. Also, we were told Metroparks is getting rid of their catering service next year obviously due to money. On this day, they had clam chowder that was leftover from a clambake they had the day before and it was great and should be kept at course during chilly days. Service at course by staff was great. Hope to get back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

great course

This was a great course had a good time playing it the greens were good nice scenic views good food be back to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

This public course is beautiful and well maintained. However this course defends itself with hills and hazards. Fun!
One thing they need to improve is that the customer service skill an attitude. Go n play n have fun!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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