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.
A city best known for growing peanuts proved it was no “goober” back in 1972 when architect Russell Breeden was hired to design Sleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk, VA. More than 50 years later, the layout remains one of the Tidewater’s favorite green patches for those who don’t want to shell out big bucks to play a championship-caliber venue.
