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4.0
1160 Reviews (1160)
5 Stars
267
4 Stars
594
3 Stars
204
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
89.1%
Recommend this course
1008 out of 1160 reviews
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4.2
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 49 reviews
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4.1
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.2%
Recommend this course
73 out of 80 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
1160 Reviews (1160)

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome place

Overall was a great time will be back again to play price is right and cours is fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 03/14/2017

Thanks for the feedback and kind words about CHGC. We are so glad you enjoyed your golf experience at CHGC and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better Signage and Starter at beginning of round required!

We had a beautiful day matching up with another couple from Ohio! There was some confusion with no Starter being posted at the beginning of hole #1. The course direction from hole to hole could be better marked with more signage as one can tend to get lost from hole to hole. We had a fantastic day playing with this couple and ended up staying for liquid refreshment and dinner, watching from the balcony overlooking the 9th hole on the A course. I would recommend this course to all. One of the best city courses we have played in Florida!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a pleasant surprise!

Take the time to drive around this charming area of Lakeland; some beautiful homes! The course itself was immaculate - maybe needed some more sand in a few bunkers. Otherwise, very good and very close to spring training!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 03/13/2017

Thank you so much for the feedback and positive comments. It is a very beautiful area of Lakeland with neighborhoods and parks that is complimented by our 27 hole municipal golf course that we are very proud of. We hope to see you back soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 03/12/2017

Thank you so much for the kind review. We hope to see you in the future at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A very nicely laid out old municipal course. Would benefit with a ranger: 2'45" for 9 holes is too long; fivesomes and sloooooow foursomes spoiled an otherwise enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 03/12/2017

Michael, we are sorry for the pace of play issue that you had a CHGC. It has been pretty busy and we were down a ranger this past week as he volunteered at the PGA Valspar Golf Tournament at Innisbrook. Please contact me at 863-834-2379 and come on out to play CHGC again before you go back to Michigan. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 03/10/2017

We appreciate the feedback and kind words. We are always trying to improve your golf experience. We look forward to seeing you in the future at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value and very scenic.

Great layout with great Greens. Fairway grass was a little sparse but playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 03/10/2017

Thanks so much for the feedback and kind words. The Bermuda grass in the fairways goes dormant in the winter months as we do not over seed the fairways with Rye grass. The cooler temperatures and the lack of rain during this time of year keeps the Bermuda off color. We look forward to seeing you back at CHGC in the future. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 03/04/2017

Thanks Robert for the feedback. We are glad that you had an excellent golf experience at CHGC. We look forward to seeing you back soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 03/04/2017

Thank you so much for the feedback and positive comments. We hope to see you back soon at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 03/01/2017

Deb, thanks for the feedback and positive ratings. We hope to see you in the future. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 02/28/2017

Thank you so much for the feedback and kind words. We look forward to seeing you in the future. Stop in and say hello next time you golf at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good experience

Very Nice place to play.

I recommande to m'y friand to play There.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 03/01/2017

Thank you so much for the feedback and the kind words. We look forward to seeing you and your friends in the future. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sunday morn round

Once we made it past the Starter it went better. Starter seemed to be over whelmed or confused trying to start 3 different 9's. With 3 nines a,b and c, who to start where, then where to turn? Arrived 30 min early tee'd off 15 min late. The course was in good shape for Feb. Greens fast an hard. Overall we enjoyed our round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 02/28/2017

Mark, thanks for the feedback. I spoke with staff about the Sunday issues. We have a new starter who is doing a real good job, but got hit pretty hard Sunday. Instead of keeping the rotations from course to course he moved some groups to other nines causing some back-ups. This has been addressed moving forward. We have a great team here and sorry for any inconvenience to you and your group. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor Golf Management

Played the Heights for the first time in two years. Day was horrible from the start. The course tried to jam early morning tees times out ahead of a scramble to the point were fivesomes were playing on the course. The starter was cantankerous and didn't have the time of day for us, other than to say "get on the box, you're next off" . The ranger was out in the morning but never saw him in the afternoon. The threesome in front of took 5-10 minutes per shot, waiting from 220+ yds to hit their second shot to the green and then dribbled it 10 yards. Round took 4 hrs 30 mins to play. I confronted the starter after our round and he had nothing to say but, "we tell everyone to expect 2 hrs per nine" Been golfing for 30+ years, WORST course management I have ever witnessed. You can guarantee I will spread a negatice word about The Heights to my fellow golfers on MacDill Air Force Base.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

slow greens

greens were really slow ,it looked like they replaced different spots on the greens with new sod , . Pace of play was very good ,it only took 4 hours and 5 minutes

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 02/27/2017

Thanks for the feedback. Green speeds are a little slower during the Winter months as we over seed them. The rye grass protects the Bermuda grass from the cold weather and the volume of play we get from December thru April. There is a couple of areas that sod was replaced. Stop by and say hello on your next visit. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cleveland Heights Lakeland Fl.

Nice layout but somewhat confusing with the number of hole crossovers for the 3 nines. Course in good shape, greens were excellent and pace of play impressive. We were 3 hours and 15 minutes. Will definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 02/25/2017

Mark, thanks for the feedback and the kind words. We are going to address the signage to improve playability. We are glad that you had a great golf experience and we look forward to seeing you in the future.

Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 133
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

A nice find

Booked Cleveland Heights last minute while awaiting car repair in Lakeland. Pleasantly surprised by a nice course (VERY women friendly for a change of pace from the longer tracks I've been playing in Central Florida). Friendly staff, course in good condition, and paired with an especially nice couple made for a VERY nice day (except that the car dealership didn't look at our car after a 3-day wait).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 02/24/2017

Debra, thanks so much for the feedback and nice comments. Hopefully we see you in the future, not just when you car is not running well (LOL). We are so glad that you had a great day at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 02/15/2017

Thanks for your feedback and your continued support of CHGC. We appreciate hearing that you have a very good golf experiences at CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 02/15/2017

Thanks for the feedback and we appreciate your continued support of CHGC. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course

The staff was friendly and the facility was great. We liked the course except that the fairways were somewhat bare, greens were in good shape and we played 18 in around 4 hours. There is some confusion regarding the three nines come together. Better sign direction would help. Would definitely play the course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 02/11/2017

Mr. Newman, thank you so much for the feedback. We do not over seed the fairways with Rye grass in the Winter like we do with greens, tees, approaches and collars. The Bermuda grass in the fairways goes dormant and off color, but playability is not affected. We will evaluate the signage and the positioning of it. Thanks again and we are glad enjoyed your golf experience at CHGC. We look forward to seeing you soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

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