Address: 19062 State Rt. 111 City, State, Zip: Defiance, OH, 43512 Phone: 419-393-2211 Description: Scenic course along the Auglaize River with a lot of trees and bunkers, features a new, renovated clubhouse. The back nine is more open, while the front nine borders the river. Take State Rt. 24 to Rt. 66 south through Defiance to Rt. 111. The course is located about eight miles beyond the Defiance limits. Fees: $20-$25 (18 holes, weekdays-weekend), $15-$20 (9, weekdays-weekend). Juniors and seniors $16 (18), $12 (9), M-F. Call pro shop for spring specials. Club rental: $10 (18), $5 (9). Drive cart: $12 per person (18), $6 per person (9). Pull cart: $5 (18) $3 (9). Holes: 18 Rating: 69.1 Yardage: 6,195 (white), 6,400 blue 5,068 (red) Club Manager/Head Pro: French Britt
BAY VIEW RETIREES
Address: 3900 N. Summit St. City, State, Zip: Toledo, OH, 43611 Phone: 419-726-8081 Description: Dating to the early 1920, Bay View has been run by senior volunteers for the past two decades and offers a 9-hole course that is open only to retirees age 50 and older. Take I-75 north to Ottawa River Rd. exit. turn right on Suder, left on Manhattan, then left on Summit. Course will be on right, opposite Detwiler Park golf course.
Fees: $4 (11 holes). Club rental: N/A. Drive cart: $4 per person (10). Pull cart: $1. Holes: 10 Rating: NA Yardage: 2,517 (10 holes) Club Manager/Head Pro: Joe Vodnar
BEDFORD HILLS
Address: 6400 Jackman Rd. City, State, Zip: Temperance, MI, 48182 Phone: 734-854-GOLF Description: There are strategic hazards in the form of water and tees, but Bedford Hills is mostly straightforward and fun to play. The Irish Nine has a couple of reachable par 5s, while the two original nines are known for strong finishing holes. Course is well conditioned, especially considering heavy play. Course is located on Jackman Rd., just north of the Ohio-Michigan line.
Fees: $23-$30 (18 holes, weekday-weekend), $16-$18 (9, weekday-weekend). Juniors and seniors $11 (18), $9 (9). Club rental: $10 (18), $7 (9). Drive cart: $12.50 per person (18), $8 per person (9), seniors $10 (18), $7 (9). Pull cart: $4 (18), $3 (9). Holes: 27 Rating: 68.1, 69.1, 69.4 Yardage: Buckeye Nine (2,917), Wolverine Nine (3,207), Irish Nine (3,024) Club Manager/Head Pro: Judy Overhouse
BOWLING GREEN CC
Address: 923 Fairview City, State, Zip: Bowling Green, OH, 43402 Phone: 419-352-5546 Description: It’s a country club that’s open to the public, featuring bentgrass greens and bluegrass fairways. Bring your short game. Taking Rt. 25 south from I-475, follow into Bowling Green to Poe Rd. Turn right, take to Fairview and turn left.
Fees: $21-$23 (18 holes, weekday-weekend), $13-$15 (9, weekday-weekend); early bird special, 7-10 a.m., M-F, nine holes with cart, $13. Club rental: $10 (18), $6 (9). Drive cart: $15 per person (18), $9 (9). Pull cart: $5 (18), $3 (9). Holes: 9 Rating: 68.3 Yardage: 2,399 (women), 2,782 (men) Club Manager/Head Pro: Tom Garcia
BRIAR HILL
Address: 14451 Deshler Rd. (SR 18) City, State, Zip: North Baltimore, OH, 45872 Phone: 1-800-832-2442 Description: There’s some rolling terrain, with woods and water. Greens on back nine have a lot of undulation. Take I-75 south to Exit 167. Go west two miles and course is on south side of State Rt. 18.
Fees: $12-$17 (18 holes, weekday-weekend), $10-$13, (9, weekday-weekend). Club rental: $10. Drive cart: $12 per person (18), $10 (9). Pull cart: $3. Holes: 18 Rating: 69.0 Yardage: 4,707 (red), 5,440 (white), 6,014 (blue) Club Manager/Head Pro: Tom Young
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