Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club
You'll find some great land just south of Cleveland, land that a few familiar names such as Arthur Hills and Brian Huntley have left their mark on: $19 for 18 Holes with Cart at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club in Hudson near Cleveland ($50 Value. Expires June 1, 2015.)
Recognized by Crain's Cleveland Business as one of Northeast Ohio's "Top 12 Public Courses," Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club was also named one of Golf Styles Magazine's "Top 100 Places to Play in Ohio." Don't take their word for it — you'll have to see for yourself why Ellsworth Meadows is the perfect place to take the clubs if you're looking for that intricate balance of challenge, beauty and purposeful design.
Acquired in 1997 and renovated by Arthur Hills' assistant Brian Huntley in 2004, Ellsworth Meadows provides a pleasant challenge for all skill levels. Tucked just a short drive inland from Erie, this quiet setting and beautiful backdrop is a much-desired location for any avid golfer. Ellsworth’s one-of-a-kind layout demands accuracy at every turn as exposes your shot-making capabilities to many sharply angled doglegs, aggressively contoured greens, tree-lined fairways and natural wild grasses.
Playing over scattered creeks and dangerous ponds, Huntley’s work is immediately recognized as guests are faced with exciting obstacles and strategic approach shots. Be sure to place your drives carefully on the back nine as well, as that half of the course leaves no room for error off the tee.
With a course that caters to your trick shots and a trained staff of professionals meeting all your golf game’s needs, surely you'll be leaving from a trip to Ellsworth Meadows with a satisfied smile. This par-71 layout has a course/slope rating of 72.4/130 and stretches to over 6,830 yards from the tips, and the grand combination of natural beauty and treacherous tee shots makes for an aggressive yet enjoyable round of golf, a feat only accomplished through deft design.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or someone who’s just picking up a club for the first time, Ellsworth Meadows provides a finely appointed practice facility featuring a renovated range, manicured greens and staff, which combine to give you everything you need to polish up your swing. You'll be afforded a lengthy 300-yard driving range with 6 target greens, 2 putting greens and a even a practice bunker to boot.
Furthermore, don't pass on some of the latest golf gear at the Ellsworth Meadows club house, fully stocked with everything from tees to drivers, hats to shoes and everything in between. And finally, enjoy a meal on the patio overlooking No. 9 green after your round, a perfect place to tally up the days scores over some hot food and cold drinks.
So don’t miss this opportunity to see what your game has been lacking — an enticing round at the captivating Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club, one of Northern Ohio's finest eighteens.