Top 20 Public Golf Courses in Ohio

Our Top 20 Midwest Golf Vibes ranking celebrates Ohio’s best public-access golf — a mix of bucket-list designs, classic parkland layouts, and fan-favorite daily-fee tracks. We weigh course design & conditioning, scenery, value, and that hard-to-define vibe.

The Virtues Golf Club - Nashport, Ohio

The Rankings

1. The Virtues Golf Club — Nashport

2. Fowler’s Mill Golf Course — Chesterland

3. Manakiki Golf Course — Willoughby Hills

4. Sleepy Hollow Golf Course — Brecksville

5. Little Mountain Country Club — Painesville / Concord

6. Boulder Creek Golf Club — Streetsboro

7. The Quarry Golf Club — East Canton

8. Shaker Run Golf Club — Lebanon

9. Stonelick Hills Golf Club — Batavia

10. EagleSticks Golf Club — Zanesville

11. Denison Golf Club — Granville

12. Valley of the Eagles — Elyria

13. Pine Hills Golf Club — Hinckley

14. Shale Creek Golf Club — Medina

15. Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course — Oregon

16. The Golf Club at Yankee Trace — Centerville

17. Heatherwoode Golf Club — Springboro

18. Avalon Lakes — Warren

19. Reserve Run Golf Course — Poland

20. StoneWater Golf Club — Highland Heights

How We Rank

• Design & Playability – strategy, shot variety, and walkability

• Conditioning – greens, fairways, and bunkers throughout the season

• Scenery & Atmosphere – setting, routing, and sense of place

• Value & Access – affordability, deals, and public availability

• The Vibe – clubhouse culture, staff, pace of play, and amenities

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At the end of the day, these rankings are about more than just “the best”—they celebrate the incredible variety of golf the Buckeye State has to offer.