Maplecrest Golf Club

T-Minus five days, Ohio! The holiday is here and by the end of the week "good" name on your list should have a check mark next to it. If you're starting to feel the pressure pile on, let GroupGolfer help blow off some steam with an opportunity for a great value at a great course with today's holiday feature: $16 for 18 Holes with Cart at Maplecrest Golf Club in Kent near Cleveland ($42 Value. Expires June 1, 2012.)

Located in the riverside town of Kent, Maplecrest Golf Club is a steal for Northwestern Ohio GroupGolfers. Though certainly a mature course — it has been enjoyed by generations, since 1928 — Maplecrest Golf Club has the type of classic design that endures without becoming boring or stale.

Throughout the years, the course has remained driven to stay a top-of-the-line establishment with various improvements and renovations and now boasts itself as one of the highest-rated public courses in Ohio.

At 6,321 yards from the farthest tee and 5,285 yards from the shortest with a rating of 69.2/111, Maplecrest has proven itself to be a great course for both beginners and professionals looking for a classic layout and relaxed play. The par-71 layout is well-maintained and excellent for walking and riding alike.

The greens are cut from lush, perfect-for-putting bent grass and in most cases protected with unforgiving bunker complexes. A little fast and somewhat sloped, you'll be glad to reach them after Maplecrest's challenging par-3's.

The wide, straight, tree-lined fairways make up part of the scenic landscape of Maplecrest. Exprect water hazards to add a twist to your play in spite of their beauty, as does Maplecrest's unique flora — the plants, shrubs, flowers and tree that you see on the course are born and nurtured in the club's on-site greenhouse!