Golf Course Architects – the Creator of Heaven on Earth

Golf architects are expert in turning a barren land into a lush green golf course. Usually they take great care in preserving natural features of a land and making them an integral part of the golf course. Most of the times they have to build the course keeping in mind the different skill levels of the players. The course must appear challenging to an experienced player while for amateurs it should be an enjoyable experience. The state of Ohio boasts of a number of private golf courses that have been designed by famous architects like Donald Ross, Jack Nicklaus, and Robert Trent Jones, Jr. These private golf courses reflect the painstaking efforts that these legendary figures have undertaken so that one can have an enriching golfing experience.

Oakwood Club situated in Cleveland, Ohio takes pride in having an 18-hole golf course that has been designed by the world famous golf architect Donald Ross. Surrounded by tall oak trees and lush greens, this private golf course can make any golfer’s heart skip a beat. It is 6,407 yard long and boasts of having a par 71 layout. 

The club has meticulously planned all the facilities so that both golfers and non golfers can enjoy their leisure hours. Golfers can take advantage of useful resources like a fully equipped golf pro shop, indoor and outdoor driving range and locker room service. This private golf club has golf clinics that both adults and junior golfers can join. Junior golfers are taught about golf rules, etiquettes and the basics of this game. Adults are taught about golf strategies and how to deliver that perfect swing. The strength of adult golf clinic varies between four to sixteen people. 

Additional facilities include large swimming pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, dining, and a gym that contains the latest fitness equipments.  

The 1939 born renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr built the golf course at Jefferson Country Club. It was thrown open for playing in the year 1992. Spread over an area of 6,987 yards, this private golf course has a course rating of 73.9 and its slope rating is 133 on Bent grass.  The distinguished feature of this 18-hole golf course is that the front and the back nine holes are different. The front (Heathland) nine is characterized by fescue grasses and rolling mounds that make golfers reminisce about the Scottish origins of golf. The back (Woodland) nine are full of deep, dense woods that follow a meandering path and are situated on a beautiful undulating landscape. They remind golfers about the traditional American style golf courses. Jones has always been very particular about preserving natural features and this private golf course, too, is in perfect sync with the nature.

Considering all the unique features that it possesses, it is hardly surprising to know that this private golf course has been awarded the first position by Ohio Golf Guide.com in the list of top twenty five 18-hole private golf courses. 

The club also has a fully equipped golf pro shop, large swimming pool, special pool for the children, six clay tennis courts and a banquet room that can accommodate nearly 350 guests.

Jack Nicklaus, the famous golf player and architect designed the 18-hole golf course at Glenmoor Country Club. This challenging golf course is located in picture perfect surroundings and boasts of an impressive five sets of tees. 10 holes of this 7,018 yard long golf course have water challenges. The slope rating is 140 on Bent Grass and 74.5 is its course rating. This private golf course is dotted with gently sloping land, carefully maintained greens and water bodies that lend the whole place a quiet charm. The golf course has been designed by Nicklaus in a way that both professionals and newbie golfers would love the experience of playing golf here. Professionals at Jack Nicklaus' Learning Center help the golfers to learn the game.

Non golfers can also have once in a lifetime experience in Glenmoor Country Club. There are facilities like spa, gym, dining, swimming, playing tennis, kid’s club etc. The Bertram Inn can be an ideal place for organizing important business meetings as well as intimate affairs like wedding, reception etc.

One look at Muirfield Village Golf Club, located in Dublin, Ohio and any golfer would surely fall in love with this dream project of Jack Nicklaus. Desmond Muirhead helped Nicklaus in completing his dream golf club. The 7221 yards long golf course has been ranked by Golf Digest as number 17 among "America's 100 Greatest Courses”. Originally this 18-hole golf course had 77 bunkers but now it has been reduced to 71 bunkers. And 11 holes have water hazards.

Muirfield Village Golf Club carries a rich historical legacy. The prestigious Memorial Tournament is being held in this club since 1976. A number of golf’s important championships like 1986 U.S. Junior Amateur, Wendy's Three-Tour Challenge (1985) Solheim Cup (1998) has been played at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Now this private golf club is getting ready to host the 2013 Presidents Cup.