Ironwood Golf Club, just outside Exeter, is a beautifully maintained 18-hole course that mixes open fairways with mature forest and water features. It’s a classic country layout that challenges without overwhelming, stretching just under 6,400 yards from the tips.
The front nine is more forgiving, with wider landing areas and gentle slopes that let you swing freely. The back nine tightens up considerably, featuring a series of holes that test course management—especially the closing stretch, where water and bunkers guard well-contoured greens.
Ironwood’s charm comes from its balance—walkable, scenic, and well-run. The staff know their regulars, the greens roll beautifully, and the pace of play is always steady. For golfers in Huron County or those passing through, it’s a reliable, affordable round with genuine rural character.
My buddy Tim called golf “the expensive sport” last summer. He said it while buying his third $14 beer at an NFL game. I let it go – mostly because he was paying for mine too – but the comment stuck with me. Was he right?
I didn’t think so. But I wanted to prove it with actual numbers.
So I dug in. National Golf Foundation reports, concert ticket data, NFL cost analyses, streaming price histories. The full picture. And what came back surprised even me – golf isn’t just holding its own against other entertainment options. In a
