Penn Ohio Golf Trail

The Penn Ohio Golf Trail features over 60 courses, including 11 private country clubs in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The courses offer a variety of challenges, designers, style and appeal for golfers of all skill levels. The four historic mansions on the trail offer the most unique lodging in golf. Sleeping up to 20 golfers, the mansions have large gathering areas, big screen TV's, pool tables, shuffle boards, full kitchens, and the ability to share the camaraderie and fun that isn't available in other types of lodging.

PENN OHIO GOLF TRAIL

T OP COURSES IN OHIO AND PENNSYLVANIA HISTORIC MANSIONS

CREATE YOUR PERFECT GOLF PACKAGE

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STAY IN A MANSION Enjoy the Luxury of the Entire Group Under One Roof The Penn Ohio Golf Trail offers a unique lodging experience. Stay in a historic mansion while playing some of the best courses in Ohio and Pennsylvania while enjoying the privacy of your own estate on your next golf trip.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THE TRAIL 03

YOUNGSTOWN AREA 04

HISTORIC MANSIONS

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GOLF COURSES

LODGING

CLEVELAND AREA

35 31 31 26 24

LODGING

GOLF COURSES

CANTON AREA

GOLF COURSES

LODGING

ERIE AREA

43 42 42 39 39

LODGING

GOLF COURSES

BUTLER COUNTY AREA

LODGING

GOLF COURSES

THINGS TO DO 47

TRAIL MAP 50

ABOUT THE TRAIL

BILL RABEL General Manager

bill@golfpinelakes.com 330-534-6789 ext 101

KIRSTEN CVENGROS Director of Sales & Marketing kirsten@golfpinelakes.com 330-534-6789 ext 102 COLLEEN O’DONNELL Controller & Sales colleen@golfpinelakes.com 330-534-6789 ext 103 CHRIS CARFANGIA PGA Golf Professional chris@golfpinelakes.com 330-534-9026 ERIC HANISKO Superintendent eric@golfpinelakes.com 330-534-9026

The Penn Ohio Golf Trail offers stay and play packages in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The Trail has a collection of over sixty courses including fourteen private country clubs. It also offers a variety of lodging choices from top hotels to historic mansions. Groups are able to create a package that fits their needs from lodging, golf courses, and price. Each package is built to fit the needs of each group and its members. With lodging in eight destinations, there are many areas to explore. Each of these areas offers its own characteristics and golf courses. Groups are able to work with an expert from the Trail to build a package using the wide variety of options available. The Trail also offers four historic mansions that can accommodate large groups. The mansions are houses that have large gathering areas, big screen TVs, pool tables, full kitchens and breakfast provided each morning. They are located in the Youngstown area and are within a twenty-five minute drive to over twenty courses. From award winning courses like Olde Stonewall and Boulder Creek, private country clubs like Avalon Lakes, Youngstown Country Club and Lake View Country Club, to well maintained and challenging public courses, we can create a package that fits your group’s needs. Let the Penn Ohio Golf Trail create your perfect golf package. For groups of two to groups of one hundred, there is a perfect package on the Trail. We Make the Plans. You Make the Putts.

DIANE HUNT Property Manager

J V FERRARA Owner

THE HEART OF IT ALL

The Trail starts in the Youngstown / Warren / Sharon area. Pine Lakes Golf Club was the first course on the Trail and is still our home course. The Penn Ohio Golf Trail has expanded over the years, but the majority of the courses are still located in the Youngstown / Warren / Sharon area. The historic mansions are also located in this area, which stand as a testament to the proud past of this steel community. This area offers amazing courses, terrific lodging, and plenty of restaurants, shopping and entertainment areas. YOUNGSTOWN / WARREN / SHARON

HISTORIC MANSIONS

TOD ESTATE The Penn Ohio Golf Trail mansions offer the most unique lodging for any group’s golf package. The historic estates were all built in the early part of the 20th century to wealthy families from the Youngstown and Warren area. The homes create the perfect environment to relax and enjoy a golf getaway with large gathering rooms, big screen TVs, pool tables, poker tables and breakfast served right at the house each morning.

The Tod was built in 1957 on the estate of the Stambaugh and Tod families. The home was built by the great-grandson of the former governor of Ohio, David Tod. The Tod family were part of the industrialists in the Youngstown, Ohio area and were heavily involved in politics. The current stone mansion sits on fifteen acres and is the most popular house on the Penn Ohio Golf Trail. Features Include:

Full Breakfast

Catered Dinners Available

Big Screen TVs WiFi Full Kitchen Outdoor Grill Area Game Room Pickleball Courts

THE CHALET

The Chalet was built in 1915 by the Stambaugh Family of Youngstown, Ohio. The Stambaughs were part of the steel industry and a leading family in the Youngstown community. The story goes that Mrs. Stambaugh saw the beautiful Chalets on a trip to Europe and wanted one built when she returned home. The Chalet sits on over thirty-five acres and is the most unique mansion on the Penn Ohio Golf Trail.

Features Include: Full Breakfast

Catered Dinners Available

Big Screen TVs

WiFi

Full Kitchen

Outdoor Grill Area Outdoor Swimming Pool

Game Room

THE CARRIAGE HOUSE The Carriage House is part of The Chalet. The house was used for the Stambaugh and Tod families’ horses and buggies and was the home of the caretakers of the Estate. The Carriage House can be used for larger groups in The Chalet or Tod Estate, or as a great cabin setting for groups of four or less.

PINE LAKES CLUB

The Pine Lakes Club is a twelve-acre estate that was built by James A. Campbell in 1915. Campbell was president of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company and a leading industrialist during the first part of the 20th century. The city of East Youngstown was renamed Campbell after this steel giant. The twelve thousand square foot mansion is located across from Youngstown Country Club and is the largest home on the Penn Ohio Golf Trail.

Features Include:

Full Breakfast Big Screen TVs WiFi Full Kitchen Outdoor Grill Area Game Room Catered Dinners Available

HISTORIC MANSIONS

JULIA’S

Julia’s was built in the 1850s and was the farmhouse for the Clingan family, one of the first families in the Hubbard, Ohio community. In 1906 the property was sold to David Tod, great- grandson of former governor of Ohio, David Tod. In 1927 the mansion and property were sold and the Hubbard Golf Course

was built. In 1999 the mansion underwent a massive renovation and Hubbard Golf Course was renamed Pine Lakes Golf Club.

Features Include:

Full Breakfast

Catered Dinners Available

Big Screen TVs

WiFi

Outdoor Firepit

Outdoor Grill Area Located on Pine Lakes Golf Club

Game Room

THE LOFT AT PINE LAKES

The Loft at Pine Lakes is perfect for groups of four or less that want to be right on the golf course. Located above the clubhouse at Pine Lakes Golf Club, the newly renovated loft-style apartment can also be used for larger groups staying at Julia’s mansion.

PINE LAKES GOLF CLUB

Established in 1926, Pine Lakes Golf Club is a privately owned 18-hole public golf course located in Hubbard, Ohio between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. This newly renovated scenic course is situated on two hundred and thirty acres of rolling terrain providing golfers of all ages and abilities a challenging and enjoyable experience. Pine Lakes Golf Club was the first course on the Penn Ohio Golf Trail and continues to be a favorite among groups. “Pine Lakes was a very nice public golf course. Interesting hole layout. Maintained well.” - William Brandtonies

SIX STEPS TO EFFICIENT PRACTICE

By Chris Carfangia | PGA Professional at Pine Lakes Golf Club

10 Set Clear Goals. Before diving into practice, it's important to have clear and specific goals in mind. Defining what you want to achieve helps provide direction and focus. Having a clear goal allows you to structure your practice sessions accordingly and measure your progress along the way. Break It Down. Complex skills are often composed of multiple smaller skills. Breaking down the skill into its components and practicing each one individually can be extremely effective. By isolating and practicing individual components, you can pay attention to the details and build a strong foundation before putting it all together. Focus On Quality. Many people mistakenly believe that the more time they spend practicing, the faster they will improve. However, the quantity of practice is not as important as the quality. It's better to have focused and concentrated practice for a shorter period than mindlessly going through motions for hours. Maintaining focus during practice allows you to be more present and attentive, leading to better skill development. Embrace Deliberate Practice. Deliberate practice refers to an approach where one engages in focused and targeted practice with the intention of improving specific areas of their performance. Deliberate practice involves setting specific tasks, receiving feedback, and making adjustments to refine your skills. It pushes you out of your comfort zone, challenges your mind, and facilitates growth. Record And Reflect. Recording your practice sessions and reviewing them afterward can be a powerful tool for improvement. Seeing yourself from an outside perspective allows you to identify areas for growth, spot mistakes, and make necessary adjustments. Additionally, reflecting on your practice sessions and noting what worked well and what didn't can help you fine-tune your approach and optimize future practice sessions. Seek Feedback. Lastly, seeking feedback from a PGA Professional can greatly enhance the effectiveness of your practice. Another perspective can provide valuable insights, identify blind spots, and offer guidance on how to improve. Constructive criticism is an essential component in the learning process, as it can help you identify areas of weakness and provide actionable steps to overcome them. So, go ahead, practice smart, and unlock your full potential!

YOUNGSTOWN COUNTRY CLUB

Designed in 1898 by Walter Travis and redesigned by Donald Ross in 1924, Youngstown Country Club is one of Northern Ohio's finest golf courses. Home to a Western Open, the character of the course is defined by gently rolling hills, a meandering creek and tree-lined fairways.

TRUMBULL COUNTRY CLUB

Trumbull Country Club, founded in 1915, is one of the oldest, most prestigious clubs in the Mahoning Valley. It offers a traditional private country club experience, featuring one of the finest, most pristine and picturesque 18-hole golf courses in Northeast Ohio.

AVALON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Features Four Championship Golf Courses Designed by Renowned Architects

AVALON SQUAW CREEK This Stanley Thompson gem features mature trees and park views and has hosted LPGA tournaments.

AVALON LAKES

A parkland layout designed by world-renowned golf course architect Pete Dye, Avalon Lakes is consistently ranked in the top one hundred golf courses by multiple golf course publications.

AVALON FIELD CLUB This 18-hole course remains largely unchanged since its creation in 1923 by architect A.W. Tillinghast. Throughout the decades, every effort has been made to maintain the character and beauty instilled in it by its designer.

AVALON BUHL PARK Buhl Park is a classic country club designed by Tom Bendelow. This course has some of the fastest and well-guarded greens you will see anywhere. Its signature hole is number 18, a truly picturesque par 3 surrounded by water, that can stretch to 220 yards.

THE LINKS AT FIRESTONE FARMS

Developed on the rolling hills of Firestone Farms, the original homestead of Harvey Firestone, this golf adventure combines awesome panoramic views of an eighty-four acre lake, plush fairways, over fifty bunkers, and five sets of tees which challenge golfers of all abilities.

RESERVE RUN

Reserve Run has been hailed as one of Ohio’s top public golf courses. Its rolling fairways and unmatched majestic lakes provide for an experience you won’t soon forget. “The group enjoyed this course very much. It was challenging but not overly so, great condition.” - Mick Owens

Naturally beautiful, this mature eighty-year-old course, located in a wooded setting, is a sight to behold and a pleasure to play. Yankee Run is located in Trumbull County on the Ohio / Pennsylvania border.

YANKEE RUN

OAK TREE

MILL CREEK Mill Creek features two 18-hole championship courses designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1928. The South Course was selected as one of America’s thirty best municipal courses by Golf Week. The North Course weaves through tall trees and includes a variety of natural hazards. This 18-hole course is located along the Ohio / Pennsylvania border between Cleveland and Pittsburgh in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania. It is known for its fantastic course layout and views. This facility was built around four lakes that come into play on seven holes.

OLDE STONEWALL

Ranked as one of the top fifty public courses by Golf Digest, Olde Stonewall is characterized by a low country front nine and a more undulating back nine that has a number of spectacular elevation changes.

GROVE CITY COUNTRY CLUB The course was designed by architects Tom Bendelow and John Ponko, and surrounds the thirty-two acre Barmore Lake. A test of golf with four tee areas for all golfers’ handicaps and skill levels. Grove City Country Club is noted for its blind shot par 3 with only the top of the flag seen from the tee box. SALEM GOLF CLUB This private club in Salem, Ohio features rolling hills and amazing details. The club's founders commissioned one of the nation's pre-eminent golf pros, William "Bertie" Way, to design their golf course. Way would also design other gems such as Firestone Country Club’s South Course. “The pro at Salem Golf Club made us feel like we were members of the club.” - Chris Androw

TAM O’SHANTER Rated a four-star golf course by Golf Digest and considered “One of Pennsylvania’s Finest Public Courses”, the course is a challenge to all levels of golfers. The king himself, Arnold Palmer, even played on the greens as a teenager, and Sam Snead set the course record nearly eighty-five years ago.

KNOLL RUN

Carved out of one hundred and eighty rolling acres, it’s no surprise that Knoll Run's 18-hole, par 72 course is a favorite among the local golf community. Since its opening in 2007, the course has been a must-visit with two large pavilions and an on-site restaurant.

TAMER WIN

CASTLE HILLS This course was opened in 1930. Today, 18 holes of scenic and challenging golf include twenty-four manicured fairways and greenside bunkers, lush rolling fairways, lakes, streams and fast greens. Castle Hills is one of the finest and most popular courses in Western Pennsylvania. Owned and operated by three generations of the Charles E. Winch family, the facility features 18 challenging holes, a driving range, golf school, full-service golf shop, and snack bar. The course is meticulously maintained and offers some of the best putting surfaces in Northeast Ohio.

This course is a challenging, but fair, design that tests all golfers at all skill levels. Professionally laid out by Jack Kidwell, Salem Hills is noted for its generously watered fairways, bunkered greens, lush woods and numerous lakes, which complement the natural setting of the course.

SALEM HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

FLYING “B” Centrally located between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Flying “B” has been an institution for golfers for over fifty years. The course is most known for its “country club” like manicured fairways and fast greens.

TURKANA

Established in 1999, Turkana was built on a two-hundred-acre horse farm with rolling terrain. The challenging 18-hole course has a driving range, and the original horse barn has been renovated to become a unique clubhouse featuring snacks, food and beverages.

KENNSINGTON GOLF CLUB

Designed by award-winning golf course architect, Brian Huntley, the course at Kennsington is an 18-hole, 7,050-yard, par 71 that blends natural beauty with a challenging layout. Enticing lakes, scenic ravines, and tree-lined fairways enhance the golfer’s experience.

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

Located on Kennsington Golf Club, this new, modern hotel offers a restaurant and bar, meeting rooms, pool, fitness center, and is among many restaurants and shopping areas. The perfect location for your golf trip.

SPRINGHILL SUITES This brand new hotel on Kennsington Golf Club offers spacious suite rooms with a complimentary breakfast. There is a bar on site with small bites and it is located near many great golf courses.

HOTEL PARTNERS

COMFORT SUITES YOUNGSTOWN NORTH Located just off I-80 on Belmont Avenue, seven miles from the Pennsylvania border.

Complimentary Hot Breakfast Indoor Swimming Pool Spacious Suite Rooms Fitness Center Seasonal Patio and Grill Area

HOLIDAY INN BOARDMAN An updated modern, full-service Holiday Inn located among great shopping and dining in Boardman, Ohio.

Complimentary Hot Breakfast Indoor Swimming Pool On Site Restaurant and Bar

HAMPTON INN YOUNGSTOWN NORTH

Located just off I-80 on Belmont Avenue, seven miles from the Pennsylvania border. Walking distance to Dunkin' Donuts, Handles Ice Cream, Station Square Restaurant and many more.

BEST WESTERN PLUS BOARDMAN

Located in Boardman, Ohio in the middle of many bars, restaurants and shopping areas. Modern and upscale lodging.

HAMPTON INN WEST MIDDLESEX Located on I-80 in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania. Easy access to courses in Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio.

HAMPTON INN NILES

Conveniently located in the heart of the Eastwood Mall Complex and surrounded by many bars and restaurants. Featuring an indoor pool, outdoor patio and complimentary breakfast.

HAMPTON INN GROVE CITY

Located off I-79, adjacent to the Grove City Premium Outlets and five minutes from Grove City Country Club. Featuring an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center and a free breakfast buffet.

HOLIDAY INN GROVE CITY

Located off I-79, adjacent to the Grove City Premium Outlets and five minutes from Grove City Country Club. Featuring an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, and a free breakfast buffet.

TARA - A COUNTRY INN

BUHL MANSION GUESTHOUSE & SPA Built in the Civil War era, the 1854 Greek Revival-style mansion offers old-world hospitality and charm, with modern-day touches. Twenty-seven luxurious guestrooms with fireplaces and jetted tubs allow guests to refresh and escape from the world around them. Located steps away from Shenango Lake, the property features indoor and outdoor heated pools and acres of beautiful gardens. Onsite dining and drinks make this impressive inn perfect for golf outings.

Buhl Mansion offers the ultimate in royal hospitality, luxury, and pampering. Ten lavishly appointed guestrooms include fireplaces and jetted tubs. The full-service spa offers dozens of luxurious and relaxing treatments. Perfect for golf outings when you want to experience the very best in hospitality.

CLEVELAND, OHIO

THE HOME OF SUPERINTENDENTS By Eric Hanisko Superintendent at Pine Lakes Golf Club As a Golf Course Superintendent, I have been blessed in my thirty years to be able to work in multiple states and at different levels of the golf maintenance hierarchy. From working

at high-end country clubs in California and New Jersey to

America’s first municipal golf course in the Bronx, I have experienced all facets of greenskeeping. I finally landed back home at Pine Lakes Golf Club where I played in my first golf league as a junior golfer. My love for the game and the aesthetically pleasing views of the golf course are what drew me to my profession as a superintendent. This is what the Trail offers each day with over sixty different courses. To be able to play courses with some of the best conditions you’ll find anywhere in the country that were designed by some of golf’s great architects is truly unique. Agronomically speaking, this is not surprising as the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America was founded in Youngstown by Youngstown Country Club greenskeeper John Herley. Whether you play our lush conditions in the spring, the hard and fast conditions of the summer, or take in the beauty of the changing leaves of the fall, The Penn Ohio golf trail has a unique experience for every golfer.

Cleveland is known as being the home of Rock and Roll, but the golf is just as fantastic as the music scene. With top courses like Sleepy Hollow, Boulder Creek and Fowler’s Mill, it’s a great golf destination with big city nightlife. Take in a Guardians Game, visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, or make it Christmas in July at the “A Christmas Story House”. With a number of different areas and courses to explore, Cleveland is the total golf vacation.

HOTEL PARTNERS

SPRINGHILL SUITES INDEPENDENCE Located in Independence, Ohio minutes away from Downtown Cleveland and Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. A beautiful hotel with a lobby bar and within walking distance of great restaurants and TopGolf.

HOTEL INDIGO BEACHWOOD Located in the upscale Beachwood neighborhood in Cleveland. Featuring a restaurant and bar in the hotel and surrounded by great restaurants and shopping, it's perfect for a golf getaway.

CLEVELAND MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN Located in Downtown Cleveland, this modern hotel is close to Lake Erie, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rocket Mortgage Field House, Great Lakes Science Center and FirstEnergy Stadium. 24

HOTEL PARTNERS

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MADISON Located in Madison, Ohio off I-90 in Wine Country. Minutes away from StoneWater Golf Club, Fowler’s Mill, St. Denis, Legend Lake and more. Indoor Swimming Pool Fitness Center Complimentary Hot Breakfast

COMFORT INN STREETSBORO Located minutes from I-80 and I-480. Fully remodeled rooms, hot buffet breakfast, exercise room and indoor pool. Just minutes from Boulder Creek and Windmill Lakes golf courses.

CLEVELAND METROPARKS COURSES SLEEPY HOLLOW

This Stanley Thompson design is ranked as Ohio's #2 municipal course and named one of Golfweek's top five courses you can play. Experience the pristine course conditions and the aesthetic beauty of each hole on the site of many amateur and professional events. MANAKIKI Located seventeen miles east of Downtown Cleveland, Manakiki Golf Course is an elegant public course. The classic Donald Ross design offers a variety of challenges including doglegs, water hazards, up-and-down shots, back-to-back par 5s, short, long, tight, and open holes, and two canyon holes.

BIG MET

SENECA

SHAWNEE HILLS

LITTLE MET

MASTICK WOODS WASHINGTON

LITTLE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB Lush fairways and unequaled vistas await those who walk the grounds of Little Mountain Country Club. Since its opening in May of 2000, Little Mountain has been consistently listed among the top public courses in Ohio.

STONEWATER

Designed by the award-winning Hurzdan & Fry design team, StoneWater sits on over one hundred and eighty acres complete with lush greenery and wildlife. Located in Highland Heights, just outside of Cleveland, it is in the top ten courses in Ohio.

QUAIL HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB Located thirty miles east of Cleveland, the two 18- hole championship courses provide challenging golf for all skill levels. The Weiskopf/Morrish course is a links-style 6,872-yard, par 71 course. The Devlin/Von Hagge is a 6,723-yard, par 71 course.

SHALE CREEK

The course is built on beautiful rolling land with many small streams that wind through the property and cascade into the Rocky River. Several distinct natural areas help create a beautiful and uniquely different golf experience. Rated in the top ten by Golf Cleveland.

BOULDER CREEK

Over one hundred feet of elevation changes and the unique contour of the property make Boulder Creek one of the most beautiful golf courses in Ohio. Each hole was painstakingly built to the natural topography utilizing the natural features of the property to their fullest advantage.

ELLSWORTH MEADOWS

With its strategically placed bunkers, water hazards and picturesque fairways, Ellsworth Meadows was named one of the top twelve golf courses in Northeast Ohio by Crain’s Cleveland Business magazine.

WINDMILL LAKES Founded in 1970, Windmill Lakes is annually ranked as one of the best courses in Ohio. The course is characterized by large, undulating greens that are fast and true, more than fifty bunkers and seven lakes.

“The course and staff were terrific!” - Curtis Beach

FOWLER’S MILL Fowler’s Mill is a Pete Dye masterpiece. It boasts 27 holes that sit on 1,500 acres of land with signature railroad ties, two split fairways, and wooden bridges first conceived on Pete and Alice Dye’s trips to Scotland. Fowler’s Mill was recently ranked as the Best Public Course in Ohio by Golfweek.

LEGEND LAKE

Nestled in a comfortable rural setting, this beautiful course was designed by Reece Alexander in 1968. He planted over four thousand trees that provide a formidable defense for the challenging design, carved around Legend Lake for all skill levels with speedy and subtle greens.

ST. DENIS

Located just east of Cleveland, St. Denis Golf Course is a true Ohio golf gem. The course accommodates players of all ages and skill levels with multiple tee lengths while boasting a relaxing and picturesque backdrop.

POWDERHORN Powderhorn Golf Course will challenge you while providing a relaxing, picturesque backdrop. With water hazards and sand traps in play on nearly every shot, it’s a great course to improve your game.

TIPS FOR BOOKING A PACKAGE

“Like herding cats.” I hear this phrase over and over again when booking golf packages. Group leaders get frustrated trying to create a golf package that fits the group’s needs while keeping everyone happy at the same time. While this is always the case with larger groups, even the smaller groups have problems coming to an agreement on what works best for them. For group leaders that have put together packages for years or group leaders that are just getting started, it’s important to remember a few helpful tips when starting your booking. The first tip is to think about the golfers in your group. How many golfers do you have, and probably more importantly, how many golfers do you want to have? Managing a group of four can be difficult; managing a group of thirty-six can seem impossible. Remember, if you are playing certain games or the popular “Ryder Cup” event, if one player drops out, you have to be able to replace him or her quickly. Think about the golfer’s handicaps and what types of courses they want to play. At the Penn Ohio Golf Trail, we offer over sixty different courses and fourteen private country clubs. This can fit any group’s needs for courses. However, if you have a group of higher handicap golfers or a mix of high and low handicappers, not every course may be perfect for your group. A course like Olde Stonewall, the No. 1 public course in Pennsylvania, with a slope rating of 149 might not fit what your group is looking for. Most importantly, what is your golfers’ budget? Some groups may want more expensive courses but are not as concerned about lodging. Other groups may just be looking for a house to gather the entire group and are less concerned about high- end courses. Second, think about what lodging works for your group. Does your group want to be under one roof together, or do they want the privacy of individual hotel rooms? Do you want to be on the course or close to courses, or does driving to courses not matter? The Penn Ohio Golf Trail offers many different hotel options, but the most unique aspect is the mansion lodging. They feature large common areas, big-screen TVs, pool tables, poker tables, full kitchens, and outdoor grill areas. For many golf groups, the ability to gather in one house creates the atmosphere that most golf packages lack. Finally, speak to your golfers about what courses they want to play. Think about the handicaps of each group member and if a particular course fits your group. What style of courses does your group prefer? With over sixty different courses, the Penn Ohio Golf Trail has everything from classic private member-only country clubs, such as Youngstown Country Club and Trumbull Country Club, to new public courses that are a shot maker’s dream — The Quarry and Boulder Creek. I always hear group leaders say, “Give me the best courses.” While playing high-end or difficult courses may work for some groups, more often than not, they don’t work for all groups. There are so many amazing public courses that offer great golf but will not break the bank or the golfer. Pine Lakes, Chippewa, Yankee Run, Reserve Run, The Links at Firestone Farms, Mill Creek, Sable Creek, Tam O’Shanter, and Oak Tree, among many others, will create a perfect golf package. At the Penn Ohio Golf Trail, we can do all this work for the group leader. We can help create the perfect golf package. With over sixty courses, fourteen private country clubs, four mansions, twenty hotels, eight destinations, and private catering, we can create a package to fit any group’s needs. The best tip I can give a group leader is to make it easy on yourself: call the Penn Ohio Golf Trail to book your package (877-534-6789)!

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CANTON, OHIO The Hall of Fame city isn’t just known for being the home of football, but also for its great golf courses. From exclusive private clubs to wonderful public tracks, Canton makes for the perfect golf package. Visit the Pro

Football Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Village, and play one of the many golf courses in the area. This is the perfect football or golf lover’s vacation.

SHADY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB Established in 1925, Shady Hollow Country Club is a picturesque hidden gem in Northeast Ohio. With 6,751 yards from the blue tees, this golf course is a challenge for players of all abilities. The green complexes and green speed are incredible, while the playing conditions are always outstanding and consistent. THE QUARRY Built on an old quarry dating to the 1800s, this predominantly wooded course consists of natural waste areas, one-hundred-foot cliffs, streams, and deep-water lakes. The course is predominantly wooded with many tree-lined fairways. Features include bentgrass tees, greens, and fairways framed by rock and native grasses.

LEGENDS OF MASSILLON

The Legends of Massillon, a resort-style course featuring 27 holes of championship golf, has received numerous accolades since its opening including Fourth Best Public Course in Ohio and One of Ohio’s Must-Play Courses by GolfStyles Ohio.

CHIPPEWA GOLF CLUB

Chippewa Golf Club was designed by Harrison and Garbin in 1962 and features a rolling terrain, huge undulating greens, and the infamous “Bermuda Triangle” including holes 14, 15 and 16, which are very demanding and require skill with the putter.

SABLE CREEK This 27-hole course features gently rolling hills and well-manicured grounds making it a pleasure to play. Sable Creek is appealing to golfers of all skill levels with its wide variety of holes and four sets of tees. Bentgrass greens, tees and fairways add to the overall quality of the course. WILKSHIRE Just off I-77 in Bolivar, Wilkshire Golf Course is a beautiful and challenging course. Running along the Tuscarawas River, the course is fair yet challenging and is perfect for your next golf package.

RAINTREE

Raintree Golf and Event Center in Green, Ohio is an 18-hole public golf course with a full-service event center. The course features four sets of tees for different skill levels. The greens and fairways are bentgrass.

ZOAR VILLAGE Designed by well-known architect Geoffrey Cornish, Zoar Village Golf Club opened in 1975. The gently rolling terrain, white sand bunkers, tree-lined fairways, bentgrass tees and greens make a beautiful championship course suitable for golfers of all skill levels.

MAYFAIR COUNTRY CLUB Mayfair Country Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep play difficult yet friendly, and fair. TANNENHAUF This family-owned and operated golf course was built in 1959 on the original Snode family farm. Four sets of tees with slope ratings of 105 to 119 playing 4,763 to 6,694 yards in a serene country setting make Tannenhauf a fun and relaxing place to play. TURKEYFOOT LAKE GOLF LINKS This 27-hole course holds a long reputation as the finest golf facility in the Portage Lakes area of Akron, Ohio. Established in 1925, this course has upheld a tradition of great golf for many generations.

THE VIRTUES

Located just forty miles from Downtown Columbus, The Virtues’ spectacular Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course is challenging with elevation changes, uneven lies and difficult greens.

GLENMOOR COUNTRY CLUB The Jack Nicklaus signature course opened in 1992 combining challenge and beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills, sparkling lakes and majestic native trees, this incredible course provides an exhilarating outing for golfers of all skill levels.

LODGING AT GLENMOOR THE BERTRAM INN The redesigned monastery houses The Bertram Inn in which no two rooms are decorated the same. These upscale accommodations have housed many famous golfers, football players and celebrities. THE POWERHOUSE The Powerhouse at Glenmoor Country Club sleeps up to thirteen golfers. It is located on the 18th green and has a veranda overlooking the course, a projection TV and a kitchenette.

“The course and accommodations are top notch, 5 Star, Rolls Royce Silver Cloud top of the line!” - Andy Heinl

HOTEL PARTNERS

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CANTON DOWNTOWN New hotel in the heart of Canton, Ohio. Features an indoor pool, fitness center, meeting areas and a full-service restaurant and bar. Close to courses and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. COMFORT INN & SUITES

Conveniently located in the Belden Village shopping district and minutes from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Outdoor pool with sundeck and large hospitality rooms available.

HYATT PLACE CANTON Located in the heart of Belden Village in Canton, Ohio. Beautiful hotel just minutes from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

SLEEP INN BOLIVAR

Located right off Interstate 77, the Sleep Inn is just fifteen minutes from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Directly across the street from Wilkshire Golf Course and minutes from other top Canton courses, it creates a great golf package. COMFORT INN & SUITES

Conveniently located near I-77 in Amish Country. Featuring an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center and complimentary hot breakfast.

QUALITY INN Conveniently located near I-77 in Amish Country. Featuring an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center and complimentary hot breakfast.

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

The Penn Ohio Golf Trail offers two destinations throughout Western Pennsylvania, Erie and Butler County. Erie is a wonderful combination of golf and beach. Located on Presque Isle Bay, Erie offers some of the best beaches and sunsets on America’s North Coast. With the many private and public courses, shopping areas, wineries and other attractions, Erie is a great golf package for any group. Butler County is just twenty-five miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has a wide variety of golf courses all within thirty minutes of each other. The picturesque views and hilly terrain offer challenging, yet beautiful golf courses. While on your trip, take in a Pirates game and visit some of the great restaurants and breweries that Western Pennsylvania has to offer.

HOLIDAY INN ERIE

Brand new hotel in Erie, Pennsylvania. Features an indoor pool, fitness center, meeting areas and a full-service restaurant and bar. Right off I-90 and Peach Street, in the heart of the shopping and restaurant area of Erie.

On Site Restaurant and Bar Large Outdoor Patio Indoor Swimming Pool

SPRINGHILL SUITES ERIE

This newly renovated all-suite hotel offers a complimentary breakfast and is in the heart of the Erie shopping area. It is surrounded by restaurants and bars and is just a short drive to Presque Isle State Park. LAKE VIEW COUNTRY CLUB

Lake View Country Club has proven to be the Erie area’s premier test of golf. Lake View has hosted several prestigious tournaments, including the Pennsylvania State Amateur Championship.

WHISPERING WOODS

Rated 9th Best Public Golf Course in Pennsylvania by PGA.com, Whispering Woods features chiseled fairways, fifty bunkers and creatively shaped greens. Play your best golf while experiencing tall trees, streams, waterfalls, and the rolling terrain of Western Pennsylvania. THE COUNTRY CLUB OF MEADVILLE

Established in 1905, the championship golf course spreads over two hundred acres of rolling hills, tree-lined fairways and stunning views. It is among one of the oldest courses to be in continuous existence in the United States.

RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE

Founded in 1915, Riverside Golf Course is one of the oldest courses in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It features rolling fairways, small manicured greens, over forty-eight sand traps and six lakes spanning two hundred and forty acres.

DOWNING GOLF COURSE A challenging 18-hole layout playing a long 7,200 yards from the back tees. Downing has hosted numerous local golf championships as well as the National Public Links Championship. BEECHWOOD Beechwood Golf Club is located just outside of Erie. This family-owned golf course features water coming into play on many of the holes including an island green. After the round, the restaurant and bar are a great gathering spot.

HOTEL PARTNERS

An updated hotel located among many unique shops and restaurants, all within walking distance. SPRINGHILL SUITES BUTLER

Spacious Suites Complimentary Hot Breakfast Indoor Swimming Pool Fitness Center

BEST WESTERN PLUS CRANBERRY Located in Cranberry Township, just twenty miles from Downtown Pittsburgh and in close proximity to many bars and restaurants.

Complimentary Hot Breakfast Indoor Swimming Pool Fitness Center

STRAWBERRY RIDGE Strawberry Ridge offers challenging, flat fairways with large inviting greens designed to accommodate all skill levels of play. The surrounding countryside provides a scenic environment sure to enhance your golfing experience.

HILAND GOLF COURSE

The family-owned Hiland Golf Course is a well-maintained and challenging par 72 course. The course starts with two short par 4s and then challenges even the best golfer with scenic views and tough par 3s.

Located on Lake Arthur in Butler, Pennsylvania, water comes into play on seven holes. Prepare for an unparalleled golfing experience that challenges yet provides a relaxing picturesque backdrop. This 18-hole course is a pleasure for golfers of all skill levels.

LAKE ARTHUR

CONLEY

Conley Golf Course plays across the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania, just north of Pittsburgh. It is not an overly difficult or long course, but it was never meant to be a formidably tough round. The design was meant to appeal to all golfers looking for an interesting round.

SUNCREST

Nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania, this exquisite public golf course sits a stone's throw from Route 8. The rolling contoured fairways guide you to the "postage stamp" greens. Most of the holes are tree-lined, and will provide an exciting challenge for all, regardless of handicap.

SLIPPERY ROCK

AUBREY’S DUBBS DRED Located in beautiful Butler County, Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock Golf Club and Events Center has become the most complete facility of its kind in Western Pennsylvania. This secluded and picturesque property features mature trees, rolling hills, and a unique layout that combine to create a top-notch golf experience.

This 18-hole championship golf course is one of the most competitive and well-conditioned courses in the Tri-State. Aubrey’s Dubbs Dred is the “tale of two tales” featuring an easy front nine and a very challenging back nine. The back nine is one of the most challenging in the state, where Dubbers Dred to play it, giving the course its notorious name.

“G-o-o-g-l-e-.-c-o-m, Matt typed. Then, b-e-s-t O-h-i-o g-o-l-f r-e-s-o-r-t-s. A month later, we were standing on a 1st tee in Hubbard, a northeast Ohio town of about 10,000, according to its website, with at least one great grocery store (Giant Eagle!), at least two Waffle Houses just off the interstate into town, and the home to a golf package that includes 70 courses and 25 places to stay. T-h-e-b-e-s-t. The Trail, through its website or a phone call (877-534-6789), coordinates the golf and lodging, and the price depends on where you play and where you stay. I would get in on a Tuesday night, Matt the next afternoon, we would play 54 holes over two days and leave Friday. I left the Upper West Side of Manhattan at around 11, listened to a Pennsylvania radio potpourri of Queen, Huey Lewis and Eurythmics, and turned into the “Tod Mansion” at around 5. The Tod had multiple bedrooms named after golfers (I, naturally, stayed in the downstairs Ben Hogan room, and Matt, naturally, in the upstairs Jack Nicklaus room), an outdoor grilling area, an outdoor porch and a downstairs game room – all to ourselves. We were kings, and, yes, there was also a room named after Arnie. Wednesday, we played Pine Lakes, a 6,612-yarder from-the-tips par-72. Fall golf at its finest. Lots of red and brown trees. Lots of birds flying south. A few beers. A few pars. Afterward, we grilled 30 wings on our outdoor grill. In our mansion. Thursday, we started at Oak Tree Golf Club in West Middlesex, PA, a 6,658-yarder-from-the-tips par-71. Fall morning golf at its finest. We teed off at 9, but we were the first car in the parking lot, the first to roll Titleists through the morning dew and likely the first to crack open a beer. (A coffee stout – we got our morning coffee in.) A few traps. A few doglegs. Lots of shot making required. We played our second 18 at Reserve Run Golf Course in Poland, Ohio, a 6,161-yard par-70. Fall afternoon golf at its finest. Come for the 18, which includes a terrific two-hole stretch along a winding river on the front nine. Stay for the stories from the course’s owner, who was sitting in the clubhouse when we checked in. Matt told him that he lived in Milwaukee. He had a Milwaukee story. I told him that I lived in New York. He had a New York story.

Afterward, we stopped at Giant Eagle again (great meat department!), then grilled some steaks on our outdoor grill. In our mansion. Friday. Time to leave. And a pact that we would annually come back to Hubbard, a northeast Ohio town named after Nehemiah Hubbard, according to its website,with at least one great grocery store (Giant Eagle!), a mansion that can accommodate 20 or two, and at least three fall-golf-at-its-finest golf courses. T-h-e-b-e-s-t.”

Feature in Golf.com By Nick Piatowski | October 26, 2020

THINGS TO DO

RESTAURANTS

STATION SQUARE RISTORANTE 4250 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44505 | 330-759-8802 THE CHOPHOUSE 9519 East Market Street, Warren, OH 44484 | 330-856-2121 YOUNGSTOWN / WARREN / SHARON BELLERIA PIZZA 882 West Liberty Street, Hubbard, OH 44425 | 330-534-0700 CLEVELAND WINKING LIZARD 6111 Quarry Lane, Independence, OH 44131 | 216-524-2226 CHUGGERS BAR AND GRILLE 9244 Market Square Drive, Streetsboro, OH 44241 | 330-422-0400 CANTON BENDER’S TAVERN 137 Court Avenue, Canton, OH 44702 | 330-453-8424 JERZEE’S SPORTS GRILLE 5260 Dressler Road, Canton, OH 44718 | 330-266-1000 ERIE SMUGGLER’S WHARF 3 State Street, Erie, PA 16507 | 814-459-4273 SHORELINE BAR AND GRILLE 2 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507 | 814-636-1005

BUTLER COUNTY RACHEL’S ROADHOUSE 100 Fairfield Lane, Butler, PA 16001 | 724-841-0333 SPRINGFIELD GRILLE 7001 Crider Road, Mars, PA 16046 | 724-778-8700

WINERIES, BREWERIES, AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

WOODLAND CELLARS 212 North Main Street, Hubbard, OH 44425 | 330-536-9988 PAST TIMES ARCADE 419 North State Street, Girard, OH 44420 | 330-765-4121 YOUNGSTOWN / WARREN /SHARON MODERN METHODS BREWING COMPANY 125 David Grohl Alley, Warren, OH 44481 | 330-333-1594 CLEVELAND CLEVELAND GUARDIANS AT PROGRESSIVE FIELD 2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland, OH 44115 | 216-420-4487 OLD FIREHOUSE WINERY 5499 Lake Road East, Geneva, OH 44041 | 440-466-9300 CANTON PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton, OH 44708 | 330-456-8207 GERVASI VINEYARD 1700 55th Street, Canton, OH 44721 | 330-497-1000 ERIE PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16505 | 814-833-7424 RIVERSIDE BREWING COMPANY 1 Fountain Avenue, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 | 814-813-5005 BUTLER COUNTY

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS AT PNC PARK 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | 412-321-2827 BUTLER BREW WORKS 101 South Main Street, Butler, PA 16001 | 724-264-5347

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