It's a masterpiece of challenging golf. The terrain dictates a total game to avert disaster. Judicious use of bunkers encourages an attacking style of play, which is not always the best choice. Playing the blue tees is a testament to one's courage. The closing three holes test the total golfer. The par-3s are moderate from the white tees and a true-pro test from the blue tees.
This course offers several unique challenges. Recently, the Black River basin was treated to the installation of better drainage. There are many scoring opportunities that lead to low scores.
Set in a section of the Cleveland Metroparks, the course is a statement for the preservation of the hardwood. Many trees are an integral part of the course. It's crowded on the weekends, but worth the wait.
