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Published Thursday, May 10, 2001
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Greens that are just a short drive away Golf enthusiasts in the Mercer County area ca play a different course every day of the week for a month and still not hit them all. And one of them -- at Buhl Farm park in Hermitage -- even is free. Here's a guide to courses in the Penn-Ohio area, with info for the 2001 season  AREA GOLF COURSES Compiled by Herald Sports Writer Nathan Summers. MERCER COUNTY 1 Birchwood Address: 99 Birchwood Drive, Transfer (off Route 18, just north of the Shenango Lake causeway) Phone: 962-9875 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,150 (women) 78-5,800 Greens fees: (weekdays) $7/$14; (weekends) $8/$16; (seniors) $5.50/$11 Tee times needed: no Chip shots: Fine holes for every kind of golfer. Wide variety of holes. No major changes since 2000. 15 Borland Address: 172 Borowicz Road, New Wilmington (off Route 18) Phone: 946-2371 Holes: 18 (9 regulation, 9 par 3) Par, yards: regulation -- (men) 36-3, 193; (women) 36-2,709; par 3 -- (men) 27-1,366; (women) 27-1,098 Greens fees: regulation -- (weekdays) $8/$12.75; (weekends) $8.75/$13.75; (seniors) $1 off each 9 holes; par 3 -- (weekdays) $5.50/$9.25; (weekends) $5/$10; (seniors) 50 cents off each 9 holes daily Tee times needed: recommended on weekends and holidays Chip shots: Par 3 course provides a more difficult challenge than many might expect. No major changes. Rebuilding some tees and paving some of the cart paths. 2 Buhl Farm Address: 1290 Forker Blvd., Hermitage Phone: 962-1943 Holes: 9 Par, yards: (men) 34-2,408; (women) 34-2,408 Greens fees: none Tee times needed: no Chip shots: Still believed to be only free public golf course in world. Home course for the Shenango Valley First Tee program. 3 Hickory VFW Address: 4586 E. State St., Hermitage (Route 62) Phone: 346-6903 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 71-6,405; (women) 72-5,708 Greens fees: (weekdays) $8.25/$16.50; (weekends) $8.75/$17.50; (seniors, 62 and retired, or juniors, under 18) $6.75/$13.50 Tee times needed: Before 1 p.m. weekends/holidays. Chip shots: Lots of landscaping throughout the course. 4 Mercer Address: 281 Golf Road, Mercer (off Route 58, halfway between Mercer and Greenville) Phone: 662-9951 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,194; (women) 72-5,366 Greens fees: (weekdays) $7/$14; (weekends) $8/$16; (seniors, weekdays only) $6/$12; carts are $10. Tee times needed: weekends/holidays Chip shots: Drivers must beware on Golf Road as golfers tee off over the road on the 16th hole. Annual junior tourney is set for Aug. 3, with Optimist Club Scramble Aug. 4. 5 Pine Grove Address: 38 Fairway Drive, Grove City (off 208 East) Phone: 458-9942 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-5,833; (women) 72-5,051 Greens fees: (weekdays) $9/$18; (weekends) $10/$20; (seniors) $1 off each 9 Monday, Wednesday and Friday Tee times needed: daily Chip shots: This course offers plenty of water as 8 ponds about 7 holes. 6 Pine Hill Address: Leech Road, Greenville Phone: 588-8053 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,013; (women) 72-5,430 Greens fees: (weekdays) $7/$14; (weekends) $8/$16; (seniors, weekdays) $6/$12; (seniors, weekends) $7/$14 Tee times needed: weekends/holiday Chip shots: Golfers provided with variety of tight holes and wide open holes. 7 Spring Valley Address: 925 Bestwick Road, Mercer Phone: 662-1999 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 71-5,797; (women) 71-4,863 Greens fees: (weekdays) $8.50/$17; (weekends) $9/$18; (seniors) $1 off daily Tee times needed: weekends/holidays Chip shots: Back 9 is one of the most challenging in the county. A driving range is also available. New pitch-and-putt has been added. 8 Tam O'Shanter Address: Route 18, Hermitage Phone: 981-3552 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,504; (women) 76-5,385 Greens fees: (weekdays) $10.50/$24; (weekends) $13.50/$29; (seniors, Mon.-Thurs.), $8/$18; (juniors under-18 Mon.-Thurs.), $6/$12 Tee times needed: recommended Chip shots: Lighted driving range enables golfers to tee it up after dark. Perennially named one of Pennsylvania's best public courses. The Web site greens.com can place tee times on the Internet. Fairways were all upgraded and course is playing fast. 10 Willow Hills Address: 109 George Junior Road, Grove City (behind Pine Grove Square Plaza) Phone: 748-3375 Holes: 9 (par 3) Par, yards: (men) 27-1,100; (women) 27-1,100 Greens fees: (weekdays) $6/$11; (weekends) $6/$11 Tee times needed: no Chip shots: This is a family-oriented center for young and old alike. Features driving range and 18-hole putting course. Some tees on the driving range are now covered. 11 Greenville Country Club Address: Mercer Road, Greenville Phone: 588-6020 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,306; (women) 72-5,169 Greens fees: private club Tee times needed: on weekends and holidays Chip shots: Greenville Business and Industry Day outing, entering its 51st year, will feature PGA pro and Greensburg native Rocco Mediate. The 5-man scramble returns Aug. 11 12 Grove City Country Club Address: 73 Country Club Road, Grove City Phone: 748-3493 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,338; (women) 72-5,193 Greens fees: private club Tee times needed: NA Chip shots: New 9 holes is entering its sixth full season of use. 13 Oak Tree Country Club Address: State Line Road and Route 318, Shenango Township Phone: 528-9984 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 71-6,212; (women) 74-5,427 Greens fees: private club Tee times needed: NA Chip shots: Head pro Mike Ferry enters his second year, along with assistnats Terry Danko and Jason Fezy. New ladies tee has built on No. 16. 14 Sharon Country Club Address: 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage Phone: 981-6705 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 70-6,185; (women) 72-5,595 Greens fees: private club Tee times needed: NA Chip shots: Double-row irrigation system enters its fourth year and proved beneficial, making the rough even more difficult. Brad Phillips of Sharpsville is the second-year pro. LAWRENCE COUNTY 16 Castle Hills Address: 110 West Oakwood Way, New Castle Phone: 652-8122 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,160; (women) 72-5,530 Greens fees: (weekdays) $9/$18; (weekends) $11/$22; (seniors) $7 and $14 weekdays and after 2 p.m. on weekends Tee times needed: required daily Chip shots: New sand traps are in place across the course, and fairways have been reshaped. Course also features a drving range. 17 Green Meadows Address: Route 19, Volant, 8 miles south of Interstate 80 on Route 19 Phone: (724) 530-7330 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,142; (women) 72-4,746 Greens fees: (weekdays) $9/$18; (weekends) $11/$21; (seniors) $7 and $14 weekdays and after 2 p.m. on weekends Tee times needed: recommended on weekends Chip shots: Paved cart paths circumvent a challenging layout. Fast greens regarded as some of the best in this area. New sand traps have been added. 18 Mohawk Trails Address: Route 551, New Castle Phone: (724) 667-8570 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,324; (women) 72-4,500 Greens fees: (weekdays) $8/$16; (weekends) $9/$18; (seniors) $6/$12 weekdays. Tee times needed: All but Tuesdays and Thursdays Chip shots: No major changes reported for 2001. 19 Rolling Hills Address: RD 1, Route 208, Pulaski Phone: 964-8201 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 71-6,000; (women) 73-5,000 Greens fees: (weekdays before 1) $6.50/$12; (weekdays after 1) $8/$15; (weekends before 2) $9/$17.50; (weekends after 2) $7.50/$14; (seniors weekdays before 1) $5.50/$11; (seniors weekdays after 1) $7/12 Tee times needed: weekends/holidays Chip shots: An irrigation system covers the entire course and is drawn from a 3year-old, 2-million-gallon lake on the right side of No. 10 fairway. A new pro shop was added in 2000. 20 Tanglewood Address: RD 1, Tanglewood Road, Pulaski (just off Route 208) Phone: 964-8702 or (800) GOLF-610 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,060; (women) 76-5,600 Greens fees: (weekdays) $7.50/$15; (weekends) $9/$18 or $7.50/$15 after 2 p.m.; (seniors and juniors, prior to 2 p.m. during the week) $6/$12 Tee times needed: weekends/holidays Chip shots: Lake on No. 1 creeps into the fairway. CRAWFORD COUNTY 21 Hartstown Address: Route 322 West, Hartstown Phone: (724) 932-3017 Holes: 9 Par, yards: (men) 36-3,245; (women) 36-3,055 Greens fees: (weekdays) $6; (weekends) $6.50. Tee times needed: no Chip shots: Irrigation system has been added on all tee boxes. Hartstown is 5 miles from Jamestown. 9 Walnut Creek Address: 3277 East Lake Road, Jamestown Phone: 932-5219 Holes: 9 Par, yards: (men) 36-2,852; (women) 36-2,456 Greens fees: (weekdays) $7/$15 (all day); (weekends) $7.50; (seniors) $1 off daily Tee times needed: no Chip shots: Extensive creek system comes into play on six of the nine holes. A new pond was added on third hole, and the fairways are irrigated. TRUMBULL COUNTY 22 Avalon Lakes Address: One American Way, Howland Phone: (330) 856-8898 Holes: 18 Par, yards: course undergoing multimillion-dollar renovation Greens fees: $150 (includes cart and driving range privileges) Tee times needed: required daily Chip shots: Just a year removed from its major renovation project, Avalon has bolstered that project by doing $1 million of work on its drving range, set to open June 1. The course is offering a charter membership program this year, and has also welcomed new club pro, Brian Tolnar. Highlight of summer is return of Giant Eagle LPGA Classic. The tournament has one of the five highest purses available for any LPGA event. 23 Avalon South Address: 9794 E. Market St., Howland Phone: (330) 856-4329 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 71-6,224; (women) 71-5,038 Greens fees: (weekdays) $9.50/$19; (weekends) $10/$20; (seniors and juniors, weekdays until 4 p.m. and weekends after 3 p.m.) $7.50/$15 Tee times needed: daily Chip shots: Front 9 provides wide open play for slicers and hookers. Back 9 is loaded with trees. 24 Bronzwood Address: Kinsman-Pymatuning Road, Kinsman Phone: (330) 876-5300 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 70-5,658; (women) 70-4,773 Greens fees: (weekdays) $7/$14; (weekends) $9.50/$18; (seniors, weekdays until 4 p.m.) $6/$12 Tee times needed: weekends Chip shots: Automated sprinkler system ensures quality conditions throughout the year. 25 Candywood Address: 765 Scoville North, Vienna Phone: (330) 399-4217 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,149; (women) 73-5,257 Greens fees: (weekdays) $14/$28; (weekends) $15.50/$31; (seniors, over 62, and juniors, under 17, weekdays daily until 1 p.m. and on weekends and holidays after 3 p.m.) $7.50/$15 weekdays, $12/$24 weekends Tee times needed: weekends and holidays required, weekdays after noon. Chip shots: Put away your sand wedges; there are no bunkers on this course. 26 Deer Creek Address: 7691 E. Liberty S.E., Hubbard (Route 304) Phone: (330) 534-1395 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 71-5,665; (women) 71-4,979 Greens fees: (weekdays) $8.50/$17; (weekends) $9.50/$19; (seniors, weekdays until 3 p.m. and after 3 p.m. on weekends) $6/$12 Tee times needed: preferred Chip shots: Watered fairways and tree-planting program continues. Driving range, in seventh season, is located across the street. A lake was added between Nos. 14 and 15 in 1999. 27 Donnybrook Address: 3265 Schotten S.E., Hubbard Phone: (330) 534-1872 Holes: 9 Par, yards: (men) 35-3,059; (women) 37-2,667 Greens fees: (7 days) $7/$14; (seniors, weekdays until 2 p.m.) $5/$10 (seniors after 2 p.m. 7 days) $6/$12 Tee times needed: no Chip shots: Again, sand wedges are not necessary; there are no sand bunkers on the course. 28 Doughton Address: 2600 Seifert-Lewis, Hubbard Phone: (330) 568-7005 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 70-5,830; (women) 73-5,001 Greens fees: (weekdays) $9/$18; (weekends) $10/$20 until 3 p.m.; (seniors and juniors, weekdays until 2 p.m.), $6.50/$13. Tee times needed: weekends/holidays required Chip shots: Water comes into play on 7 of the 18 holes. New bunkers and tees added in 2000 highlight both ends of the course. 29 Hidden Oaks Address: 903 Sodom Hutchings Road, Vienna, Ohio Phone: (330) 856-6872 Holes: 9 Par, yards: (men) 36-3,061; (women) 36-2,735 Greens fees: (weekdays) $7.50; (weekends) $7.50; (seniors) $6; (seniors weekend) $7. Tee times needed: weekends and holidays Chip shots: Course specializes in night outings as well as private outings. 30 Pine Lakes Address: 6233 W. Liberty S.E., Hubbard Phone: (330) 534-9026 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-5,955; (women) 72-4,896 Greens fees: (weekdays) $10/$20; (weekends) $13/$26; (seniors, juniors before 2 p.m.) $8/$16; (seniors after 2 p.m. weekdays) $10/$20. Carts mandatory on weekends beginning May 26. Tee times needed: daily Chip shots: Formerly Hubbard Golf Course, the new No. 9, par 5 dogleg left hole will be open starting Memorial Day weekend. No. 2 has been lengthened. 37 Prestwick Address: 4096 Cadwallader-Sonk Road, Cortland Phone: (330) 637-7901 Holes: 9 Par, yards: (men) 36-3,315; (women) 36-2,720 Greens fees: (weekdays) $7.50; (weekends) $8; (seniors, weekends) $6 Tee times needed: weekends Chip shots: Course features bunker-free golf, long par 4s and nice greens and irrigation system. Prestwick installed a new drainage system on holes 6-7-and-8 in 2000. 32 Tamer Win Address: 2940 Niles-Cortland Road N.E., Cortland, Ohio. Phone: (330) 637-2881 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 71-6,275; (women) 74-5,623 Greens fees: (weekdays) $9/$18; (weekends) $10.25/$20.50; (seniors, juniors weekday until 4 p.m.) $7/$14 Tee times needed: weekends and holidays Chip shots: Even more new cart paths circumvent the course. 33 Walnut Run Address: 601 E. Main St. Cortland Phone: (330) 638-4653 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-6,630; (women) 72-4,907 Greens fees: nine holes are $13 every day; carts are $3 for nine, $6 for 18 holes. (weekdays, before 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m.) $17, (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) $23; (weekends, before 2 p.m.) $30, (after 2 p.m.) $19. Tee times needed: recommended daily Chip shots: Tee renovations all last season added aesthetic value to the course. 34 Yankee Run Address: 7610 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield (old Route 82) Phone: (330) 448-8096 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 70-6,103; (women) 73-5,140 Greens fees: (weekdays) $11.50/$23; (weekends) $14/$28; (juniors and seniors weekdays until 2 p.m.) $9/$18; Tee times needed: daily Chip shots: The course is perennially considered one of the top public courses in Eastern Ohio. Carts are equipped with a Global Positioning Satellite system, which shows the exact distance of the hole being played, pin placements, and green depth. MAHONING COUNTY 35 Countryside Address: 1421 Struthers-Coitsville Road, Lowellville Phone: (330) 755-0016 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 71-6,160; (women) 71-5,399 Greens fees: (weekdays) $8.50/$17; (weekends) $9.50/$19; (seniors) $6/$12.95 through 2 p.m. weekdays Tee times needed: weekends/holidays Chip shots: Nice fairways and well-groomed approach areas highlight course. A lake was added on No. 8, and No. 3 green was made into an island hole. 36 Diamondback Address: 9399 Leffingwell Road, Canfield Phone: (330) 533-3053 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 72-5,773; (women) 72-4,634 Greens fees: (weekdays) $9/$18; (weekends) $9/$18; (seniors) $6/$12 before 2 p.m. Tee times needed: on weekends Chip shots: Diamondback features a very hilly layout. This will also be the fourth full season for a new 9 holes. There is a new fairway on No. 10, and the lakes have been dredged. 38 Reserve Run Address: 625 Western Reserve Road, Boardman Phone: (330) 758-1017 Holes: 18 Par, yards: (men) 70-6,320; (women) 70-5,411 Greens fees: (weekdays) $10/$20; (weekends) $10/$20; (seniors, weekends) $10/$20; Tee times needed: required Chip shots: It is a nationally rated golf course by Golf Magazine. |
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