What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1969. This club has three regulation eighteen hole courses. The South Course, which is a traditional design, annually hosts the PGA Tour's NEC World Series of Golf. "Golf Digest" rated this as the 11th "Best in State" course for 1995-96, and 12th best for 1997-98. In addition, "GOLF Magazine" ranked it 56th among the "Top 100 Courses in the U.S." for 1995, 63rd in 1997 and 91st in 1999. "GOLFWEEK" awarded it 56th in the category of "America's 100 Best Classical Courses" for 1997, 57th for 1998 and 72nd for 1999. Robert Trent Jones redesigned the South Course in 1959, followed by Jack Nicklaus in 1986. The North Course has several water hazards and large, undulating greens. "Golf Digest" rated this as the 18th "Best in State" course for 1995-96, and 19th best for 1997-98. "GOLFWEEK" awarded the North Course 66th among "America's 100 Best Modern Courses" for 1997. The West Course is tighter and has smaller greens than the other two courses. A separate nine hole public course is listed elsewhere in the directory. Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed the course. This course has 54 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 61-70 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are around $120 - $150.
Our opinion:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Firestone Country Club:
452 E Warner Rd
44319 Akron, Iowa
Summit county.
Phone: 330-644-8441
Course description:
This course, built on predominantly flat terrain, does feature some hills that can cause uneven lies. The local ladies report that they particularly enjoy playing this course because they can easily reach the greens in regulation. The greens vary in undulation and are hard to read. Despite the reasonably open fairways, many trees and sand bunkers can alter your shots. There is an additional set of men's tees that can be used when playing an eighteen hole round. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Contact information for Washington County Golf Club:
39469 Hwy 63
80720 Akron, Iowa
Washington county.
Phone: 970-345-2309
Course description:
The course was built in 1966. This course was built on hilly terrain and features wide fairways. The large greens are fast. Water hazards come into play on five holes. The course includes waterhazards.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Our rating:
We rate this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Dande Farms Golf Course:
13278 Carney Rd
14001 Akron, Iowa
Erie county.
Phone: 716-542-2027
Course description:
This facility has a regulation nine hole course and a par 3 course. Management describes them both as being relatively flat with some trees that could affect your shots. Both courses have water hazards (creeks and ponds) coming into play on a few of their holes. The scorecard for the Par 3 Course doesn't have handicaps for individual holes; ladies tee off from the same set of tees as the men. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Our rating:
We give this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Bright Meadows Golf Course:
12287 Clarence Center Rd
14001 Akron, Iowa
Erie county.
Phone: 716-542-2441
Course description:
The course opened in 1931. This club has an eighteen hole course and a short nine hole course. Occasionally on busy weekends, these courses may be played in three eighteen hole combinations. The scorecard for the Water Nine Course (not the combination of the Water Nine and the Long Nine) doesn't show handicaps for individual holes. The Water Nine Course features wide fairways and water hazards coming into play on six holes. The Long Nine Course (part of the eighteen hole course) features tree-lined fairways and water hazards in play on a couple of occasions. The Middle Nine Course (part of the eighteen hole course) features water hazards coming into play on three holes and well-maintained greens. There are special rates for seniors, students and clergy weekdays before noon, and reduced rates for everyone after 2 PM on weekends. The course has 27 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Our rating:
We give this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links:
294 W Turkeyfoot Lake Rd
44319 Akron, Iowa
Summit county.
Phone: 330-644-5971
What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1992. This unique course was set up for the physically challenged and is supported by the Edwin Shaw Hospital Foundation. The course consists of three holes with three sets of tees per each hole. There are cart paths with many added adjustments. There are no water hazards, but there are sand bunkers. There are special features including wheelchair-accessible paths, customized golf carts and handrails to the greens. All the front tees have open and direct shots to the greens, so people won't have to overcome the course hazards. Hole #1 plays slightly uphill. Hole #2 requires an accurate shot to hit the smallest of three greens. Hole #3, the finishing hole, has a long, narrow green. The green fees indicated are for playing nine or eighteen holes. Dr. Michael Hurdzan designed the course. The course has 3 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Contact information for Challenge Golf Course:
1621 Flickinger Rd
44312 Akron, Iowa
Summit county.
Phone: 330-784-5400
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1966. This well-manicured course has many trees lining its narrow fairways. Sand bunkers only come into play on two holes. Guests must be accompanied by a member in order to play this course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Our rating:
We give this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Akron Golf Course:
921 Country Club Dr
51001 Akron, Iowa
Plymouth county.
Phone: 712-568-3146
What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1930. This short course has extremely narrow fairways. Water hazards comes into play on a few holes. Many mature oak trees are scattered throughout the entire course. The signature hole is #3, a 242-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot to a green with a lake guarding its left side. The 5,475-yard men's tee also has a ladies' course rating of 71.0 and a slope of 126. Art Johnson designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $60 - $90.
Our rating:
This course gets 5 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Portage Country Club:
240 N Portage Path
44303 Akron, Iowa
Columbia county.
Phone: 330-836-8565
What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1928. This municipal course accepts tee times for weekends and holidays only, and you must call seven days in advance. The fairways are tree lined, but still fairly wide, and the large greens vary in undulation. The course has some long par 4's, such as holes #10 and #18, which play over 410 yards from the championship tees. Junior discount rates are available Monday through Friday until 11 AM. Bert Way designed the course. J. E. Good Park Golf Course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Poa Annua Grass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for J. E. Good Park Golf Course:
530 Nome Ave
44320 Akron, Iowa
Summit county.
Phone: 330-864-0020
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1970. This club has three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. The Lakes Course is the most difficult of the three courses. There are water hazards that come into play at least six times and has several undulating dogleg fairways. The River Course has two holes that require shots over water, and the fairways are straight and fairly narrow. The Valley Course has three ponds that can come into play on four. Carl Springer designed the course. Valley View Golf Club has 54 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Rating:
This course gets 2 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Valley View Golf Club:
1212 Cuyahoga St
44313 Akron, Iowa
Summit county.
Phone: 330-928-9034