Ohio Golf Journal October 2019

changes of up to 80 feet. Several holes feature elevated tees that play downhill to fairways nestled between hardwood forests with raised GREENS 4HE LAST ÚVE HOLES PLAY AROUND LAKES and natural wetlands teaming with wildlife and offering sweeping views. 7ATER ÚGURES INTO THE EQUATION ON HOLES and spectacular homes dot the landscape. St. Ives features outstanding conditioning from tee to green with lush fairways and tee boxes, and large undulating putting surfaces are quick and true. Four sets of tees provide challenging distances for every level of golfer, ensuring a good time for one and all. Most Memorable Hole: Number 14, Par 4, 40 2 yards. The most exciting hole on this incredibl e layout is also one of the most beautiful. And it’ s ranked the toughest on the inward nine. You’l l need a straight drive of no more than 230 yard s (Blue tees), which will leave you just short o f the wetlands. From there, you’ll have anothe r lengthy carry over wetlands into an elevate d green. Consider taking an extra club. If you’r e going to miss the green, miss it right. Then al l you’ll have to deal with are a couple of bunkers ! St. Ives’ clubhouse features a beautiful restaurant/ lounge with outdoor patio and can accommodate banquets and conference size outings. The pro shop is staffed with knowledgeable golf professionals, as well as, stocked with memorable keepsakes. Take a few minutes to warm up on St. Ives spacious grass driving range. It can accommodate up to 15 golfers and has separate areas for chipping and putting. St. Ives features tall pines and deciduous TREES WIDE FORGIVING FAIRWAYS AND SIGNIÚCANT elevation changes, that add a sense of isolation on nearly every hole. Most holes are relatively STRAIGHT AND THE DIFÚCULTY IS ENHANCED BY THE elevation changes. St. Ives is a course you can play time and time again without ever getting bored. For more information on either St. Ives Golf Club or the Tullymore Golf Resort, visit their website at www.tullymoregolf.com.