Hardest golf courses in Cleveland, OH

The hardest golf course in the Cleveland area is Seneca Golf Course in Broadview Heights. All 50, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Seneca Golf CourseBroadview Heights, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,159 yds6.6
2. 2The Country ClubPepper Pike, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,364 yds9.7
3. 3Signature of SolonSolon, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,178 yds9.3
4. 4Fowler's Mill Golf CourseChesterland, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,049 yds8.0
5. 5The Tanglewood ClubChagrin Falls, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,961 yds7.3
6. 6Shale Creek Golf ClubMedina, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,026 yds8.6
7. 7Valley of the Eagles Golf ClubElyria, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,015 yds8.4
8. 8Pleasant Valley Country ClubMedina, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,805 yds6.1
9. 9Lakewood Country ClubWestlake, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,102 yds9.5
10. 10Punderson State Park Golf CourseNewbury Township, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,787 yds8.9
11. 11Weymouth Country ClubMedina, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,982 yds7.9
12. 12Canterbury Golf ClubBeachwood, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,066 yds9.6
13. 13Bunker Hill Golf CourseMedina, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,806 yds7.4
14. 14Barrington Golf ClubAurora, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,049 yds9.5
15. 15Barrington Racquet ClubAurora, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,049 yds7.5
16. 16Ellsworth Meadows Golf ClubHudson, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,744 yds8.6
17. 17StoneWater Golf Club & VenueHighland Heights, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,021 yds8.7
18. 18Avon Oaks Country ClubAvon, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,002 yds9.2
19. 19Gleneagles Golf Club & EventsTwinsburg, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,756 yds8.2
20. 20Sleepy Hollow Golf CourseBrecksville, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,648 yds7.7
21. 21Red Tail Golf ClubAvon, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,974 yds7.9
22. 22The Kirtland Country ClubWilloughby, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,965 yds9.3
23. 23Manakiki Golf CourseWilloughby, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,656 yds9.4
24. 24Highland Park Golf CourseHighland Hills, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,675 yds5.9
25. 25Lake Forest Country ClubHudson, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,968 yds9.0
26. 26Legend Lake Golf ClubChardon, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,608 yds6.3
27. 27Beechmont Country ClubCleveland, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,871 yds8.8
28. 28Chagrin Valley Country ClubChagrin Falls, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,857 yds9.2
29. 29Hilliard Lakes Golf ClubWestlake, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,785 yds6.5
30. 30Cossett CreekBrunswick, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,572 yds7.1
31. 31Shaker Heights Country ClubCleveland, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,701 yds9.3
32. 32Pine Hills Golf ClubHinckley, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,572 yds8.5
33. 33The Country Club of HudsonHudson, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,749 yds8.9
34. 34Grantwood Golf CourseSolon, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,355 yds7.3
35. 35Westwood Country ClubRocky River, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,703 yds9.2
36. 36Mallard Creek Golf ClubColumbia Station, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,501 yds6.7
37. 37Hinckley Hills Golf CourseHinckley, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,354 yds6.3
38. 38St. Denis Golf Course & Party CenterChardon, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,277 yds7.7
39. 39Royal Crest Golf ClubColumbia Station, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,746 yds7.1
40. 40Ironwood Golf CourseHinckley, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,401 yds7.2
41. 41Shawnee Hills Golf CourseBedford, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,249 yds7.7
42. 42Valleaire Golf ClubHinckley, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,470 yds7.2
43. 43Big Met Golf CourseFairview Park, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,358 yds8.1
44. 44Briarwood Golf ClubBroadview Heights, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,204 yds5.7
45. 45Lost Nation Municipal Golf CourseWilloughby, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,310 yds7.3
46. 46Briardale Greens Golf CourseEuclid, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,043 yds8.1
47. 47Bob-O-Link Golf CourseAvon, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,205 yds7.2
48. 48Black Brook Golf Course & Practice CenterMentor, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,196 yds7.6
49. 49Carlisle Golf CourseGrafton, OH · Public · 18 holes · 5,860 yds7.1
50. 50Springvale Golf Course & BallroomNorth Olmsted, OH · Public · 18 holes · 5,973 yds8.3

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Updated November 2026