Ohio Golf Journal November 2018

Short courses have always been popular in Ohio. If you aren’t able to travel to the more famous short courses mentioned in the previous article, here is a listing of short courses in Ohio that you may want to put on your must-play list. Armco Park in Warren County This scenic 18-hole executive course at Warren County Armco Park is open to the public. It is meticulously maintained, offers stunning lake views, with a variety of wildlife, in a serene park setting. The challenging 3100-yard layout is ideal for juniors, women, seniors, and provides a unique opportunity for honing short-game skills for more accomplished players. Kitty Hawk Golf Center, Dayton Kitty Hawk Golf Center features, The Falcon Course, a 3,700-yard, par-56 in Dayton that is perfect for juniors or a quick round with friends. Eight of the par-3 holes can be played in excess of 200 yards from the white tees. The forward tees play to a more manageable par-58 at 3,300 yards. Even if you are a low handicapper, you can use nearly every club in your bag and have fun doing it. Ottawa Park in Toledo Ottawa Park, in Toledo, is the oldest public golf course in Ohio and plays to a maximum yardage OF JUST OVER YARDS FROM THE TIPS 4HE ÚRST NINE holes opened for play in 1898 and is a testament to the creative skills of S.P. Jermain the “Father of Public Golf.” The second nine was built in 1921 and HOSTED THE ÚRST 5 3 0UBLINKS CONTESTED IN Hiking paths meander through the course and it sits across the street from the University of Toledo. Blacklick Woods Metro Park Ohio Has Great Short Courses Too! O h i o G o l f J o u rn a l