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4.0
1155 Reviews (1155)
5 Stars
265
4 Stars
593
3 Stars
202
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
89.5%
Recommend this course
1004 out of 1155 reviews
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4.3
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.1%
Recommend this course
41 out of 45 reviews
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4.1
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.1%
Recommend this course
72 out of 79 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly, customer-focused staff and solid course amenities consistently elevate the experience at this well-regarded public layout. Greens have noticeably improved in recent years and now putt true and fast.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6345 yards
Slope 123
Rating 70.3
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Cleveland Heights Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William S. Flynn (1925)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.0
1155 Reviews (1155)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Patio Dining 23
Dinner 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 37
Water Hazards 33
Forced Carries 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 47
Seniors 42
Walkers 31
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 50
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 8

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Played On
Reviews 107
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

It's a swamp

In my humble opinion, the course should have been closed. It was cart path only (obviously) but really was not playable. Walking from the cart path to the ball required walking through ankle deep water at times. I admire the course management for trying to accommodate the golfers, but frankly, it just didn't make much sense. Of course, if they had closed the course, some people would have slammed them for that, so I guess it was a "no win" situation. I am anxious to return when the course dries out.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 07/09/2018

Thanks for the feedback. You are correct that we are very wet, 10 inches of rain since July 1st. We give folks the option of playing and staying on the cart paths as they understand. It has been nice the past 2 days with no rain. Hope to see you back soon at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Wet and poor conditions

The course got a lot of rain the day before didn't know till we got there and it was cart path only play c and b course it was very BAD, c was not even playable water and puddles everywhere, b was a little better but not much got no roll when hitting the fairway just lots of water and muddy conditions but even if it wasn't wet the greens were horrible dead and brown spots on all of them they keep it looking good for the snowbirds but for us they don't care if I had a free round wouldn't play it, I'm done with this course to many others that r better it's a shame

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 07/09/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Cleveland Heights Golf Club, in the Lakeland, FL area. We are sorry to see that you may have had a poor customer experience with us and that the course may not have been in the best shape when you played. Any additional feedback is greatly appreciated so that we can improve your experience with us in the future. Thank you for choosing to golf with us and we hope to see you again soon.
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 07/09/2018

Thanks for the feedback. The 10 inches of rain we have got since July 1st has caused us some issues that we are addressing. We just started be able to mow areas that we could not get equipment to because it was getting stuck. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Still Great

Even though it is course maintenance time all is still good.

Recommend this for any player

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 07/09/2018

Thanks for the positive feedback and we hope to see you back at CHGC soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

mother nature still causing problems

Course us still wet from all of the summer rains. Mostly in the rough. Course still fun to play though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 07/06/2018

Thanks for the positive feedback and you said it correct about all of the rain. Hope to see you back soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 07/06/2018

Mike, thanks for the positive feedback as we appreciate it. Hopefully we can dry out a little bit before your next visit. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

course conditions should get better

The greens have been recently aerated so hard to putt. Half the holes are cart path only due to summer rains

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 06/29/2018

Thanks for the feedback. Green aerifications are a maintenance practice that affects playability, but are much needed at least 3 times a year. We have been pretty wet since the middle of May. We hope to see you back soon at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 06/11/2018

Thanks for the positive feedback and glad you enjoyed your golf experience at CHGC. We look forward to seeing you back soon at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This was my second time play this course. While the starter did let me go out earlier this my scheduled tee time, I did have to ask him where the first tee box was(because I could remember.) A good starter would told me where both tee boxes were but when I made the turn I had to ask again.

Conditions this time were pretty bad due to a high amount of rain that we have had recently and there isn’t anything maintenance can do about that. But the greens on the “C” course were very bad. Dead spot on a good portion of many greens.

All in all, it’s an average course. It not a long course. I picked this course because it was cheap and close to where I live.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 06/04/2018

Thanks for the feedback Randy and we hope to see you back soon when things have dried out. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 06/04/2018

Thanks for the positive feedback and we are glad you had an excellent golf experience at CHGC. We are finally starting to dry out from the 18 inches of rain we got during the month of May. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Wet, wet and more wet

Played A and C course A looked better not as wet but the greens on both side not good to many bad spots and bumpy will get better once it dry out just not good condition with all the rain guess A drains better because C was really soaked to me almost not playable

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/31/2018:
Hello, on behalf of the Cleveland Heights Golf Club staff, we appreciate you taking the time to address your concerns as we are always looking to improve. We are sorry to hear that you were not happy with the conditions of the course but still hope you enjoyed your round. Again, we appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 06/04/2018

Thanks for the feedback. It has been very wet as we got 12 inches of rain the week of May 14th thru the 19th. Tropical Storm Alberto rained on and off the whole Memorial Day weekend. You are correct A Course does drain better than the other two courses. Thanks Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great City Course

Greens are good, fast and true, plenty of hazards to keep your attention. Shot placement is a premium your driver can be your friend or your nightmare if you use it on the wrong hole

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 06/04/2018

Mike, thanks for the positive feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your golf experience at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 05/28/2018

Thanks for the positive feedback. We hope to be drying out soon. We look forward to seeing you back at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

The Heights

Due to wet weather, it was cart path only and the course was very wet. Greens are getting a little thin, overall the course is fun to play. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/25/2018:
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are sorry that the conditions did not meet your expectations on the day of your round. We hope you still enjoyed your day, and we are looking forward to having you back soon.
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 05/26/2018

Thanks for your feedback we appreciate it. We have gotten 13 inches of rain over the past week with more coming this Memorial Day weekend. We hope to see you back at CHGC when it is a little drier. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 05/14/2018

Thanks for the positive feedback and we hope to see you back at CHGC soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

May 5th

Course was good shape. Greens were hard and fast.. Nice afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 05/09/2018

Thanks for the positive feedback and glad you enjoyed your golf experience at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

The course is excellent shape with super fast greens. I played the C and B courses. The course was fun and challenging.

The only problem I had was to negotiate from the green to the next tee box, as this was the first time that played Cleveland Heights. Definitely will play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Condition

The course is in excellent shape. Well watered fairways and greens. Greens were rolled and fast. Sandtraps are grainy and play very consistent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 05/07/2018

Thanks for the positive feedback. We have a very good hard working staff and strive to get better. We are glad that you had a great golf experience at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor greens

The greens don't actually have grass. They have something green on them, but they putt like they are concrete or asphalt or maybe ice. A missed 5 foot putt crawling to the hole can go 15 feet past.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 05/04/2018

Thanks for the feedback and we hope to see you back at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Must try this course if you are in Lakeland

Okay, I am a bit biased as I am a member, but I love to play at Cleveland Heights. Tee options available for every level of golfer... beautiful layout... great staff... and a wonderful clubhouse/restaurant/bar... When you see this golf course, you know you are in Florida.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cleveland Heights- B to A

Greens are great! Fairways and roughs a bit spotty. Conditions after 4-ball tourney- great time to play! Had lunch at Bosko’s before round- great food!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 05/02/2018

John, thanks for the positive feedback. We could use some rain right now. We hope to see you back soon at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

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