An integral part of the vastly underrated Cleveland-area golf scene, Kirtland Country Club is one of the most visually stunning courses in the Midwest. Kirtland occupies a large property far out on the east side of the metropolitan region, and its back nine winds around the Chagrin River Valley. While not talked about a great deal, the course offers an exceptional architectural experience thanks to C.H. Alison’s strategic design, which requires thought and execution on every hole.

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Take Note…

Man of the Midwest. C.H. Alison built golf courses around the world, but much of his American portfolio is in the Midwest. Along with Kirtland, his standout Midwestern designs include Orchard Lake in the Detroit suburbs, Milwaukee CC, Davenport CC in the Quad Cities region, and Knollwood Club in Chicago’s North Shore.

A private/public duo. Kirtland isn’t the only Golden Age golf course worth seeing in Willoughby, Ohio. Manakiki Golf Course, a fantastic municipal Donald Ross design, is just a 12-minute drive away.