Grey Hawk GC: #11
View of the 11th green at Grey Hawk Golf Club.
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4.5
500 Reviews (500)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
175
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
28
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
90.0%
Recommend this course
425 out of 500 reviews
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4.8
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.9%
Recommend this course
26 out of 28 reviews
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4.6
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.5%
Recommend this course
34 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
Grey Hawk's well-maintained fairways, firm greens, and quality sand bunkers consistently impress golfers throughout the season. The challenging layout with varied holes and water hazards delivers excellent value for the experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7079 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.3

Grey Hawk Golf Club is a challenging but playable course that is a Cleveland area favorite. It brings resort-quality golf to a remote location in LaGrange that is seemingly in the middle of nowhere. The rolling landscape is the ideal terrain for links-style golf. The course demands accuracy with lightning fast greens surrounded by bunkers and be sure not to stray from the fairways or you'll almost definitely be left with an uneven lie. Unlike a typical links golf course, there are water hazards coming into play on several holes on this layout. The 11th hole features a tricky island green while the third hole has an equally challenging "island green" that is surrounded by sand. Grey Hawk Golf Club is a formidable but fair test with interesting and diverse hole designs.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season March - December
Architect von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
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 Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Ohio (2023 #23) (2019 #1)
  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2019 #9)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2019 #5)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2019 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2019 #1)
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Reviews

4.5
500 Reviews (500)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 38
Patio Dining 36
Dinner 24
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 57
Water Hazards 55
Forced Carries 38
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 46
Locals 34
Entertaining Clients 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 38
In the 'Burbs 26
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course In Much Better Shape In 2013

I normally play Grey Hawk a few times a year. Last year the fairways were in rough shape. But everything was pretty good this year. The course is very challenging and has alot of different holes. I recommend to everyone to play this course at least once.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs a bit of TLC

Nice greens but fairways need attention in many areas. Could really be something with another $1mm invested in fairways.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

very challageing

don't like this course it not for my game yet but some day it will and the pro shop service needs some help they are not in it for the golfer they are in it for the money standing behind the counter

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

we enjoy the course lay out

this course design has what my son and I find challenging
and we can play to what we feel are handicaps are.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course conditions

greens in good condition true rolls some fairways and roughs on certain holes in need of attention had to play winter rules rolling the ball

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love it, but...

The design of Grey Hawk reminds me somewhat of Pete Dye's Heron Point, but without a $160 green fee! And that is its major flaw...Grey Hawk is not a resort course, but one in a rural community. The track is visually appealing and a joy to play. Yet, it must be a financial challenge to maintain; as evidenced by the continuing, overall condition of the fairways and the deplorable condition of the bunkers (There must be a 150 of them). Notwithstanding the present deficiencies, you should play this course. The clubhouse, food and staff are great. You will have an enjoyable experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is such a great golf course

This is such a great golf course layout. Yes the course needs some maintenance (like about 100 tons of sand) but the layout and greens were great. I have golfed Pebble Beach (3 times), TPC Sawgrass, and about 20 of the top 100 US courses. This layout is one of the best in the area. If you want to experience a course which is like what the pros play here it is. I can't believe people spend 4 hours on "muni" tracks.

There are holes here also that you can't experience anywhere locally. For instance:

#11 - is an island green (yes boulder creek has one) but this one is longer and the cross wind makes it tough.

#7 - this long par 5 - has a tee shot that makes your knees twitch.

Overall - there are almost no holes that a yawner. It has a nice range and great clubhouse also.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Tough layout from the tips. Requires some good shot making. Overall very pleasant

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very challanging layout

This is one of my favorate courses. Lots of variety in holes and when you shoot low here you know you had a gret round, I did not give it 5 stars because the fairways are still in only fair condition. They were lousy last year and I can see where they have overseeded but the gass has not come in well. Looks to me like they just don't water the fairways enough. Rest of the grounds are in acceptable condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of My Favorites

I usually try to play Grey Hawk 1-2 times per year when I have guests in from out of town and it is always a treat. The course is challenging but the length is very manageable. The variety of holes forces you to play every club in your bag and every type of shot that you possess. I made it through this round with 2 lost balls and considered myself lucky.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough yet beautiful course.

Phenomenal course layout. The grass in the rough and some other areas on the par 3's need a little but more attention but for 14 dollars the course was easily worth the money. Overall a very positive experience on a challenging course for the average golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course to play

very good course around the area of Cleveland Ohio a must play. The course is set up for all skills fairways a little rough due to no rain but still better that most I have played. greens were great.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not as bad as it was made out to be

I booked this course without reading any reviews, and then was worried when I did. There were some spots on the course that needed some work, but overall I thought the course was in pretty good shape. I would definitly like to play hear again later in the year to see if the staff continues to improve the spots that need work. Overall I really liked the course layout.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good links style track. One of few in area.

This course has a great links style challenging layout. I love the trains that run along side the course. Holes 7,8,9 are the best 3 holes back to back to back around. The newer Club house has good amenities and friendly staff. It is a bit of a drive for me but well worth if for the price. The fairway could use a little more attention but overall a great bargain.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Ohio Advisor
First Time Playing

A Little Rough

This course still needs some time to grow in. The rough was very patchy and you need to bump the ball around to find some grass to hit off of. The fairways are short, tight, and very firm, and the greens are fast but hold very well (even 4 and 5 irons sat down). Overall it is a good layout and with five sets of tees it can be a good test for any level of golfer. Water comes into play on a majority of holes, but if you have good course management and avoid poor shots you will not lose many balls to the hazads. The yardage markers are accurate and wind is a factor on most shots.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice layout but course needs work

ice layout and very long and difficult from the back tees but the course is still very barren in spots, the multitude of sand traps have very little sand in them. Fairways have holes where grass used to be. THe greens were fast and nice. The staff was tremendously friendly and we got a deal where it was $19 for 18 and a cart which was phenominal however I would never pay full price. Hopefully they will continue their efforts at getting it back

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

a decent deal for 27$ , but not a penny more...

having grown up in the area, Grey Hawk was always considered an elite course. I dont know what happened, but the course needs help. The clubhouse is beautiful, lockerroom is immaculate, and course design and layout are nice. Unfortunately, I was there for the golf, not the ammenities. Its only may, and the course wasnt really green, had lots of patchy grass, traps were horrinle and in need of more sand.... Just really disappointing. On golf now it was 27$ bucks when i played, and i guess for the money it was a championship course with a run down public course maintenance feel.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Yes it needs work but is still worth playing.

Lets get it out of the way....the fairways need work. There are lots and lots of bare patches. With that being said its still a course I would play again. The layout is fantastic! The greens are pretty fast and better than most. The staff I interacted with were all very professional and pleasant. Its a course you should play just because of the layout. I suggest keeping an open mind and be forewarned about the condition of the fairways. Other than that you should enjoy your round at The Hawk.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

The design is very good, greens are in good shape for this time of the year but the fairway are in bad shape with patches. traps had no sand

The design is very good, greens are in good shape for this time of the year but the fairway are in bad shape with patches. traps had no sand

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

needs work !!

faiways & greens needs alot of attention !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 04/29/2013

To be fair, the greens are better than average. They've recently been verticut, so in a week or so they'll be pretty good. If the course management would ever encourage players to fix their own balls marks (+ and 1 more), the greens could be excellent. The fairways, rough and traps are horrific.

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