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3.8
988 Reviews (988)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
49
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
84.7%
Recommend this course
855 out of 988 reviews
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3.7
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.0%
Recommend this course
63 out of 75 reviews
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3.5
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.0%
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85 out of 109 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6517 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.0
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Cleveland Heights Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William S. Flynn (1925)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.8
988 Reviews (988)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Patio Dining 23
Dinner 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 37
Water Hazards 33
Forced Carries 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 47
Seniors 42
Walkers 31
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 50
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 8

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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 11/15/2023

Thank you for your positive feedback, we appreciate it. We are glad that you had an excellent golf experience and hope to see you back soon. (Brock Witmyer GM)

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

The course has a really nice layout and the greens were in great shape. The only negative thing I can say is the guy in the starter booth had the personality of a dead cat.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 11/12/2023

Thanks, Ken, for your positive feedback, we appreciate it. We are glad that you had a good golf experience at CHGC and hope to see you back soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 122
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Scruffy Course

The conditions have regressed since last I played, maybe about 4 weeks. Lots of areas around the greens should be marked “Ground Under Repair”. Bunkers are somewhat impossible with wet packed down sand. Couldn’t use the bounce of my 6degree lob wedge,

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 11/12/2023

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. We have addressed a few issues. We will be undergoing a bunker renovation over the next few months. We are always trying to improve. Brock Witmyer (GM)

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Commented on 11/06/2023

We apologize for the disappointing experience you had during your recent visit to our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and will address the issues you mentioned to ensure better playing conditions in the future. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

good day

Very windy the day we played course was in great shape only gave it 4 stars because there was one temporary green. We played the A & C course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 11/12/2023

Thank you for your positive feedback, we appreciate it. We are glad that you had an excellent golf experience at CHGC and hope to see you back soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value

Great value course. One hole had a temporary green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 11/12/2023

Thank you for your positive feedback, we appreciate it. We are glad that you had a good golf experience at CHGC and hope to see you back soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 10/23/2023

RWJ, thank you for the positive feedback, we appreciate it. We are glad that you had a good golf experience and hope to see you back soon. Thank you for your continued support. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day! (minus the starter)

Two facts about this course.

1. The maintenance and upkeep of this course is leagues ahead of it competitors.

2. The course starter will be an unpleasant conversation 7/7 days a week. This man is never in a good mood, always short with all guests, and lack of enthusiasm to help new players blows me away.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 10/23/2023

Thank you for your positive feedback, we appreciate it. We are glad that you had an excellent golf experience at CHGC and hope to see you back soon. This is an opportunity for coaching with staff. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 10/21/2023

LJ, thank you so much for the positive feedback, we appreciate it. We are glad that you had an excellent golf experience at CHGC and hope to see you back soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Expected more

The practice areas were ok certainly enough areas for a decent pre round warm up.
The course looked like it could be very nice but certain areas just let it down.
The greens looked like they were good but were the slowest I have played in FL this year, they did roll ok just so slow.
One 2 ball holding the whole course up? Radio blasting out sharing a bag of club? One of them kept trying to dance in the middle of the fairway even with no one in front of them but 4 groups (3&4 balls) waiting on the tee behind.
There was no course marshal around to speak to them? This made what could/should have been a sub 3 hour round in to a 4.5 hour round.
The pro shop was ok the highlight of the staff was the lady starter very nice and helpful and the cart girl working very hard to service 27 holes on her own.
Would like to play here when not so busy and the greens have been cut/ironed/rolled.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/10/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, jmhardy1967. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Azalea/Camelia Golf Course at Cleveland Heights Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 10/10/2023

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. We are sorry if there was no ranger as we may have been shorthanded that day. We will address your concerns and thank you again for the feedback. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter guy is the worst and rude for no reason

Started guy has no clue where he is placing people on their three starting spots. 20-30 minute wait at one spot no wait at the other two. Has no personality and is rude. Once you get started, the course is great, very well maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/10/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u635127060. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Azalea/Camelia Golf Course at Cleveland Heights Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 10/10/2023

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. It is time for a coaching moment with the staff. We are sorry and hope to see you back soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Course

My overall experience was a good one. A few of the greens need a little work. There was a single in front and no one behind us at 2pm.
We will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 09/26/2023

Thank you for your feedback and kind words, we appreciate it. We hope you had a good visit to Lakeland and we will see you in the future! Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 09/26/2023

RWJ, thank you for the positive feedback, we appreciate it. We appreciate your continued support of CHGC. We are glad that you had a good golf experience at CHGC and hope to see you back soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better greens now

Way better greens than a couple months ago. Not perfect, but at least playable now!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 09/07/2023

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. The team has worked hard and will continue to. We are glad that you had a good golf experience at CHGC and we hope to see you back soon! Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Straight trash

Played here many times. It’s always so/so. Today we sit on the 3 rd tee box and there are 7 groups on 2 holes. We started late. We even explained to the starter that It’s backed up and this can’t be normal . They sent everyone on the same 9. At hole 1 it was out tee time and 4 groups are sitting at the tee . 3 groups at 2 and we were the 4th group on hole3. Obviously I have low expectations as it’s Cleveland heights but then when employees say this is normal . If it’s normal u should quit your job. I’ve played here 100 times and it’s not normal. It’s pour philosophy and they should be ashamed of themselves. It my fault as I chose to come here. Stay away from this trash and find somewhere else to play. It’s obviously a joke today and with how they responded when u try to let them fit it, tells me all we need to know. Te hey just don’t care. Typical city employees that ruin a beautiful game . This place should close off “this is normal”. No where else in Florida acts like this . Golf now
Should be ashamed of themselves for having them as an option.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 07/25/2023

Johnny, we appreciate your feedback and sorry that you had a bad experience. Saturday morning was busy as all the tee times were filled. We got down to 5 golf carts left of our fleet of 100. We have 27- holes, two of the 9 holes is the 18-hole course, and the other 9 holes is for the 9-hole players. We try to accommodate walk-up golfers with no tee time, if possible, by grouping them up with another twosome. We have a hard-working conscientious team that strives to give folks a good golf experience. CHGC was voted the Best of The Best Golf Courses First Place (Lakeland Ledger) the last 6 out of 7 years. We are proud of this accomplishment and always strive to get better. We hope to see you in the future. Brock Witmyer (GM)

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Commented on 07/24/2023

We apologize for your unpleasant experience during your recent visit to our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and understand your frustration with the slow pace of play. We will work towards improving the situation to ensure a better experience for all our customers. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

Played On
Reviews 93
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good fun

Always a good value. The greens however could stand some work.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. We are addressing the greens and they will improve over the next few weeks. We are glad that you had a good golf experience at CHGC and hope to see you back soon. Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course is Great ... but the Greens right now...

... are the worst I have ever seen them. I know its summer and its been very hot and dry, but several of the greens on the C/B layout are in really rough shape. Lots of bumps and sanded pits in the middle of the greens. I know the rates were lowered for the conditions...but I am afraid even more needs to be knocked off the current rates. We basically came up with an automatic 2 putt rule in our little group and I heard several other people mention the conditions of the greens in the Pub after the round. Its going to take time, but some extra attention needs to be placed on the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/06/2023

We apologize for the negative experience you had with the greens on our C/B layout. We understand that the conditions were not up to par and we appreciate your feedback. We will take your comments into consideration and work on giving our greens more attention. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention.

fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 07/06/2023

RWJ, thank you for the feedback. We are sorry for the greens condition and committed to turn things around ASAP. Thank you for your continued support of CHGC and hope to see you back soon! Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

One of my go-to courses, but the greens are horrible. Not any of the 18 greens we played were in any condition to putt on. You had to move your ball to find a path that had grass. Same thing last year at this time too. Some of the fairways were burnt out too.
I love this course/facility and will definitely be back… I just wish they could figure this out so we could play this course year round without issues.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 07/06/2023

Thank you for the feedback, we appreciate it. We are addressing the issues and sorry for your experience. We are committed to turn the issues around. Thank you for your continued support. Brock Witmyer (GM)

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Commented on 07/05/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, bmx672. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Azalea/Camelia Golf Course at Cleveland Heights Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Venue

Loved everything about this course except Starter Joe was extremely rude and unfriendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
fede05f9-89ac-5637-ab81-923d21b23077
Commented on 07/06/2023

Thank you for the feedback, we appreciate it. Thank you for the 5 stars. This will be a coaching opportunity for us. No excuse, but temperatures outside have been really hot. We hope to see you back soon! Brock Witmyer (GM)

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/12/2023

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Azalea/Camelia Golf Course at Cleveland Heights Golf Club.

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