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    Manakiki Golf Course

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    Enjoy the elegant Donald Ross designed 18-hole course that offers a variety of challenges.

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    Located 17 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.

    • North Chagrin Reservation
      35501 Eddy Road
      Willoughby, OH 44094
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    • 440.942.2500
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    Manakiki is rich in history. Its name is believed to be a Native American word for maple forest and was suggested by the predominance of maples along tree-lined fairways. The 200 acres were originally the summer estate of Howard Hanna, a prominent Cleveland industrialist. The property was then obtained by a group from the Willowick Club and converted into Manakiki Country Club.

    The Hanna Mansion was expanded into a beautiful clubhouse. In 1963, the east wing of the original Hanna Mansion, which mirrored the existing west wing was torn down due to a small fire and deterioration. The west wing was recently renovated to preserve its structural integrity and history.

    In 1944, the property owners, James and Fannie Brown, offered to donate the course to the city of Cleveland. The city graciously declined the offer and it was then sold to Cleveland Metroparks for one dollar, under the condition that it must forever remain a golf course. A plaque in honor of the former owners still stands near the18th green.

    From 1944 through 1960, Manakiki was operated as a private country club. On January 1, 1961 after the country club's lease was not renewed, Manakiki was open for public play.

    Manakiki offers many great holes; #8 was considered the most difficult par 4 hole on tour in the '50s when Manakiki hosted the Carling Open. Hole #15 has also been selected as one of Cleveland's best par 3 holes. An electric trolley once carried golfers from the 15th green up the steep slope to the #16 tee. The mirror image canyon holes #10 and #18 are among the finest start and finish to nine holes in the country.

    In 1990, a master plan was developed to renovate the golf course and restore much of its original character. The plan included installing water and irrigation systems, building a pond on hole #3, and restoring a pond at hole #15. Tees were rebuilt or restored on holes 6, 8, 9, 13, and 15. A continuous cart path was also constructed to assure that golf carts may operate regardless of weather conditions. In addition, sand bunkers that were taken out will gradually be restored to their original state.

    Pricing & Outings

      • Weekday Rate (M-F)$24.00
      • Junior/Senior RateNot valid on weekends/holidays before 2 PM Junior- 17 & Under, Senior- 60 & Over
      • Weekend/Holiday RateBefore 2 PM$26.00
      • Weekend/Holiday RateAfter 2 PM$26.00
      • Golf Cart$14.00 per person
      • Weekday Rate (M-F)$15
      • Junior/Senior RateNot valid on weekends/holidays before 2 PM Junior- 17 & Under, Senior- 60 & Over
      • Weekend/Holiday RateBefore 2 PM$16.00
      • Weekend/Holiday RateAfter 2 PM$16.00
      • Golf Cart$8.00 per person

    Pace of Play

    • Play "ready golf." Be prepared for each shot and keep up with the group directly ahead. Cleveland Metroparks par time is 2 1/4 hours for 9 holes and 4 1/2 hours for 18 holes. Approximately 15 minutes per hole.
    • Replace divots, repair ball marks and rake sand traps.
    • 18-hole players should break for only five minutes upon completion of the front nine. A longer break could result in the loss of access to the #10 tee.

    Course Rating

    Tee-Name USGA Course Rating(18) Slope Rating(18) Front(9) Back(9) Bogey Rating(18) Gender
    Tee-NameBlack USGA Course Rating(18)71.8 Slope Rating(18)129 Front(9)35.6/127 Back(9)35.8/129 Bogey Rating(18)95.2 GenderM
    Tee-NameGold USGA Course Rating(18)70.4 Slope Rating(18)126 Front(9)34.7/125 Back(9)34.4/127 Bogey Rating(18)93.5 GenderM
    Tee-NameWhite USGA Course Rating(18)68.9 Slope Rating(18)122 Front(9)33.7/119 Back(9)34.4/122 Bogey Rating(18)90.5 GenderM
    Tee-NameOrange USGA Course Rating(18)65.2 Slope Rating(18)115 Front(9)37.5 Back(9)37.7/127 Bogey Rating(18)104.9 GenderM
    Tee-NameWhite USGA Course Rating(18)74.1 Slope Rating(18)124 Front(9)36.3/120 Back(9)36.5/122 Bogey Rating(18)101.4 GenderF
    Tee-NameOrange USGA Course Rating(18)69.4 Slope Rating(18)117 Front(9)37.5 Back(9)37.7/127 Bogey Rating(18)101.4 GenderF

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    Amenities
    • Golf Club Rental
    • Golf Lessons
    • Power & Hand Cart Rental
    • Putting Greens
    • Shopping/Souvenirs
    • Short Game Practice Area
    • Shower Service

    Upcoming Lessons & Events

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    • Introduction to Golf - Part 1 April 18, 2023 - May 16, 2023
      11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

      Introduction to Golf - Part 1 is designed for the new golfer or the golfer getting back into the...

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    • Introduction to Golf - Part 1 April 19, 2023 - May 17, 2023
      6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

      Introduction to Golf - Part 1 is designed for the new golfer or the golfer getting back into the...

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    • Introduction to Golf - Part 1 April 22, 2023 - May 27, 2023
      10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

      Introduction to Golf - Part 1 is designed for the new golfer or the golfer getting back into the...

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    • Putting Clinic May 8, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

      The Putting Clinic is designed for students looking to improve their lag putting and making more...

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    • Short Game Clinic May 11, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

      The Short Game Clinic is designed for golfers looking to improve their scoring by improving shots...

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    • Two Player Scramble May 20, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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    • The Clubhouse at Manakiki
      The Clubhouse at Manakiki
      • North Chagrin Reservation

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    Milt Johnson PGA
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    • 40+ years professional teaching experience
    • Former Golf Professional at Legend Lake GC, Madison CC, and Fowler's Mill GC
    • Former Men's and Women's Golf Coach at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio
    • Graduate of Mount Union College
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