Chippewa Golf Club
About
Chippewa Golf Club in Doylestown sits just a few minutes south of Akron. It's one of the area's most popular public courses. Opened in 1962, the golf course has a traditional layout that sprawls across rolling hills. The undulating landscape provides a variety of elevation changes that range from subtle to dramatic. Accuracy is key since mature trees frame most of the holes and the massive, contoured greens also present a challenge. If you can keep it in the fairway, there are some great birdie opportunities on the par 5s. Overall, Chippewa Golf Club is player friendly enough for all skill levels to enjoy with the exception of the treacherous 14th, 15th, and 16th holes. This trio, nicknamed the "Bermuda Triangle," will test the putting skills of even the best golfers.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6756 yards | 71.8 | 122 |
| White | 71 | 6101 yards | 68.9 | 117 |
| Gold | 71 | 5389 yards | 65.6 | 109 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4974 yards | 67.7 | 114 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.8/122 | 352 | 182 | 508 | 441 | 451 | 143 | 333 | 399 | 427 | 3236 | 526 | 469 | 188 | 441 | 429 | 438 | 447 | 172 | 410 | 3520 | 6756 |
| White M: 68.9/117 | 337 | 155 | 473 | 365 | 419 | 134 | 315 | 359 | 369 | 2926 | 509 | 454 | 132 | 419 | 372 | 371 | 371 | 157 | 390 | 3175 | 6101 |
| Gold M: 65.6/109 | 330 | 140 | 375 | 302 | 365 | 125 | 260 | 336 | 346 | 2579 | 402 | 444 | 128 | 389 | 358 | 290 | 328 | 151 | 320 | 2810 | 5389 |
| Red W: 67.7/114 | 245 | 136 | 370 | 299 | 360 | 119 | 257 | 331 | 341 | 2458 | 398 | 333 | 123 | 265 | 321 | 285 | 324 | 149 | 318 | 2516 | 4974 |
| Handicap | 16 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 7 |
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Born to ride!! Give it a try! Well worth it! Photo submitted by Matt9762455 on 06/06/2020
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Good layout with a few very hard holes
I have been playing Chippewa for many years. It is almost like two courses. The front nine is fairly straightforward and conducive to good scoring. The back nine has a number of holes where a bogey is a good score. The greens on the Bermuda Triangle holes (14-15) are so steep that the pins are always in the back portion of the green. Any location towards the front would be too difficult to putt. No 14 is the hardest since shorter hitters have difficulty carrying the pond below the green given a downhill lie on the fairway, and there is virtually no layup spot. That said it makes a bogey satisfying.
Great course
This course is a country club condition public course. Has several challenging holes to test your skills but can also be enjoyed by your average golfer.
simulator in the club house is a great addition for 2017
Nice
Nice layout. 14,15 and 16 will test anyone regardless of handicap. Greens are 2nd to none.
Beautiful and challaging.
We played this course when it was suppose to go up to 45 degrees. Never made it. Greens were frozen and did the course in 3 hours. Rest of the year the course is fantastic especially the Bermuda Triangle. Patience and determination to score good.
Challenging course
Course is always in decent shape. Greens are very difficult to hold. 14 & 16 greens are very unfair and almost unputtable. Layout of course in my opinion is inferior. Hard to find a good fairway lie on most holes.
One of N. Ohio's Best
Our group plays Chipp about 5 times a year and it never gets old. We always track our scores on the triangle to see who gets through it the best. Chippewa has the best drainage around and it's usually playable when other courses are soaked. Snack bar is top notch, as well.
Nice Track
This is a nice local course always in nice condition. The triangle on the back nine is always challenging. If you have the game, play from the tips. The views are really nice as most of those tees are from higher elevation in several locations. I have played it at least 20 times over the last 5 years. Never disappointed.
Beautiful Public Ohio Course
This course is always in beautiful condition despite Ohio weather conditions. The greens roll well, and they have some great challenging holes. I recommend this course to all regardless of your ability.
Best course I've played for the cost
The best course I've ever played for the money. Always in great shape, very well maintained and just a fun place to play. Definitely a place to enjoy!
One of the best public courses in Akron area.
It is a great golf course, you would enjoy it whether you play blue or white tee. It is fun to play the evil triangle , 14, 15, and 16th hole. The price is right too!
Pace of play
Played front nine in 1;30 mins but when we made the turn they put a group in front of the group in front of us took 2:30 mins to play the back made the round awful had to wait on every shot played here a few times never had this happen before
Love this course
The course was in great shape for a Fall round. The greens were very fast and true. The pace of play was a little slow, but still a very enjoyable day. If you have never played this course, you need too!
A1 course
Beautiful course. Great layout. Fast greens. People were friendly. Can't wait to go back.
Some hype; some shots
The course comes with a reputation hyping the backside's Devil's Triangle. Those holes take some good shotmaking and thought. The overall layout is fine, but there are better in the area. One issue that is problematic is that the greens do not hold well even when hitting shots from the fairway. The course's defense are the greens that run fast, but could be a bit more consistent. Brecksville's Sleepy Hollow has speedy greens, but the layout is much better.
Chippewa is worth a visit. After playing the track, it might be worth a return trip or other area courses might be more tempting. The course on the plus side is well maintained.
Great Course
You must put this course on your list of places to play. The course is in fantastic shape and was a pleasure to play. The layout is a good challenge for any golfer. The greens are in better shape than any course I've played this year, including Country Clubs. Don't miss out on this wonderful track. Enjoy!!!!
Closer than you think
I hesitated to drive to Chippewa golf course because it was located in Doylestown. I finally mapped it and realized it was only 25 minutes from Cleveland. So glad I did. Course is in great shape. Employees were very welcoming. Played 18 with a friend in 2 1/2 hours. Will definitely return.
Great Golf Day
Chippewa Golf Club allowed my Son-in-Law and I to play 18 holes of golf without being paired up with another couple. This was fabulous because I am just learning the game of golf and my handicap is in the high twenties. This gives me the opportunity to play at my own speed and capabilities without being pressured by other players as well as not aggravating and or discourage other players that would have been paired with us. The golf course was beautiful and challenging. Watch out for the Bermuda Triangle (Holes 14, 15, & 16). My son-in-law loves those holes for the extreme challenge of the game. For me – I enjoyed watching him play those three holes with only one over for all three. A majority of the greens have contour to them as well as being fast, so getting your ball to the green still leaves you a challenge to get your ball into the hole and make your par. ;o) I look forward to playing my next round of golf at Chippewa Golf Club!
Best Greens in the Area - Country Club roll
If you want an nice public course that gives you plenty of challenge, Chippewa is a good bet. The condition of the greens and fairways on this course are always excellent.
Greens roll true with a lot of undulation and they're fast. So fast at times you can miss the hole (putting) and end up well off the green. We played from the tips which makes this course more challenging. There are some holes you have to have a 230 yard carry from the blues.
Brad, the superintendent has been taking care of this course for many years and does an excellent job. So sorry about Don (the course pro that passed away recently). Don is missed by many.
You might say some of these greens are tricked up but with country club conditions and 9+ on the stimp, this course is a local favorite that gets a lot of play.
If you like food, try their Chippewa Wings - Best wings around, trust me!
Golf Chippewa, I'm sure you will not be disappointed. They have driving range too.
Thank you for your feedback. We are always looking to improve course conditions and take your comments very seriously. Look forward to having you back soon and making up for this experience.