Nestled along the shores of Lake Erie lies Madison Country Club, a graceful course effortlessly contoured that strives to provide a masterful golf experience in Northern Ohio. Expertly manicured, with some of the state’s most admired panoramas on display, Madison Country Club’s guests leave feeling both pleasantly surprised and equally satisfied.
Founded in 1923 based on a design from perennial Ohio course architect Sandy Alves, Madison Country Club is adorned with Alves’ signature features, such as demanding water shots and narrow fairways. Best known for its elegant landscaping, Madison has captured the surrounding features of this beachy bay area to create an exquisite course that feels organic to the region.
In an appeal to golfers of all skill levels, Madison Country Club provides four sets of tees. Corresponding to the surrounding topography and matured tree lines, this 6,487-yard par-72 registers a 72.2/129 course/slope rating — a stern challenge by any measure. The ability to accurately place approach shots will come in handy on Madison Country Club’s rather large greens, as one miscue can easily result in a blindsiding three-putt in no time.
Olde Stonewall • Ellwood City, PA • oldestonewall.com • 724-752-4653
Hole No. 16 • Par 4 • 474 Yards
Olde Stonewall is a golf writer’s worst nightmare. Much like a lengthy uphill putt, chances are you’ll come up woefully short in your attempt to describe it with paper and pen.
Rising from the banks of Connoquenessing Creek about 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh, PA, the 7,100-yard magnum opus designed by world-renowned architects Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry has captured honor upon honor since debuting in 1999, including being ranked the #1 Public […]
