Sleepy Hollow GC
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4.4
472 Reviews (472)
5 Stars
296
4 Stars
121
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
4.0
93.0%
Recommend this course
433 out of 472 reviews
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5.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 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
472 Reviews (472)

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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5.0
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Previously Played

Spring golf

Sleepy Hollow is a great course and value to match. I’ve never had a bad experience playing here. The upkeep is impressive. The staff is top notch. Looking forward to to my next round here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Muddy fun

Course was really wet. short game around the green was extremely difficult. Ball striking needed to be at a premium. Some of the pin locations are fine for when it’s dry but some were really unfair with how wet and muddy the approach areas were.

Nonetheless for how wet it was course was in good condition love the layout.

My only complaints.. cart path only but little yardage markers to reference distance to green + called to check to see if range was open, was told yes. 2 hours later and an hour and a half before my tee time, I show up and the range is not at all open.

Fun course, tough greens. Cool layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1161
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

One of Ohio’s Best Public Courses

Course was designed by Stanley Thompson and one of the few you can play in America (most of his courses are in Canada). SH is a terrific parkland layout that plays over hilly terrain. Several of the tee shots have big elevation changes for Ohio. The greens are typic Thompson greens that are large with plenty of movement.

Only negative is the course gets a lot of play and if you do not get out early it can be a long day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, with a little delay!

First time playing, and it was great! (Once we started)! There was a hour and a half frost delay! So we got pushed back a little but that’s not really the courses fault! While we waited, they have a nice putting green and a full range! So it was nice to warm up prior!

My only “knock”, if you call it that. And this is probably just me, all the tee boxes seem like they are in the shade lol. Maybe that’s just because it’s fall and I was a little cold but the sun felt amazing once you were done teeing off! But probably nice in the summer!

Greens are FASTTTTTTTT! Holy! Very sloppy but fun to play!

Will be back next year!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A lot of fun

Even though it was raining, the course was still in great condition. The greens rolled great, and there was a difference between playing in the rough or fairway. Loved the course layout and the course makes you think what kind of shot you need to hit off the tee. Only warning is to be mindful that some tee boxes are close to the greens of the previous hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Missed the Mark

Well kept - but played super slow (5.5 hours). Tee boxes right near greens so keep an eye out for errant shots.

My big complaint: the greens are slanted. Look, I’m not one to complain about greens. But they’re literally slanted at 30-45 degree angles. Even the pins aren’t somewhat level. It’s awful and incredibly gimmicky

All in all - didn’t live up to expectation and I won’t be going back without a great deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t play on Tuesday and call before you book

Played yesterday got behind a threesome playing scramble had to call clubhouse to get a range out was then told that there was an outing and it was a scramble took me 1 hr and 15 minutes to play 3 holes finally just told the group I’m playing thru. Got to 10 tee and there were 6 more scramble groups ugh so I went and played the front nine again and was told after that nine could play some of the course on the back. When I finished my 18 went to 10 tee and was told couldn’t go out ladies league ugh. If I hadn’t driven an hour to play here I would have left and asked for my money back. Worst day of golf this year.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outstanding course, Unacceptable action by starter

I have played here many times. Outstanding course and country club maintenance. The first nine was finished in 1:45 hours with all 4-somes. However, in the back they put in two other 4-somes in front of us leading to a nearly 4 hour back nine. We did point out to the starter Kim and the Pro Brad. However, since our booking was thru G Now (no discounts) nothing could be done. This was unacceptable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always good

Excellent experience. Only problem is that play was slow due to course being too hard for most of the group ahead of us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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