Chardon Lakes Golf Course
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Chardon Lakes Golf Course is located in Chardon
, a city in Geauga County, Ohio
Chardon Lakes Golf Course opened in 1931 with 9 original holes designed by Bert Way, who also designed Firestone North and Mayfield Country Club. In 1963 the "new" nine opened, designed by Don Tincher and Carroll Bazler. Mr. Tincher, the current Pro Emeritus, has been at Chardon Lakes since 1950. In the early seventies he hosted American Cancer Society
Benefits that included appearances by Jack Nicklaus
and Arnold Palmer
. Nicklaus' score of 67 from the back tees still stands as the course record.
Course distances vary according to tee boxes, the tips measure to 6800 yards (6,217.9 m) and golfers who play from these tees enjoy a scenic challenge. The golf course is designed for all golfers however; several tee options provide playability for all skill levels. Winding through 120 acre (0.4856232 km²) of mature trees, ambling creeks and several ponds, players enjoy a classically designed and scenic course. Along with 43 sand traps
and water in play on 11 of the 18 holes; the most talked about features are the large, sloped and quick greens.
Chardon, Ohio
Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Geauga County.-History:Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square....
, a city in Geauga County, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
Chardon Lakes Golf Course opened in 1931 with 9 original holes designed by Bert Way, who also designed Firestone North and Mayfield Country Club. In 1963 the "new" nine opened, designed by Don Tincher and Carroll Bazler. Mr. Tincher, the current Pro Emeritus, has been at Chardon Lakes since 1950. In the early seventies he hosted American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the "nationwide community-based voluntary health organization" dedicated, in their own words, "to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and...
Benefits that included appearances by Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus
Jack William Nicklaus , nicknamed "The Golden Bear", is an American professional golfer. He won 18 career major championships on the PGA Tour over a span of 25 years and is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional golfers of all time. In addition to his 18 Majors, he was runner-up a...
and Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer
Arnold Daniel Palmer is an American professional golfer, who is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of men's professional golf. He has won numerous events on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, dating back to 1955...
. Nicklaus' score of 67 from the back tees still stands as the course record.
Course distances vary according to tee boxes, the tips measure to 6800 yards (6,217.9 m) and golfers who play from these tees enjoy a scenic challenge. The golf course is designed for all golfers however; several tee options provide playability for all skill levels. Winding through 120 acre (0.4856232 km²) of mature trees, ambling creeks and several ponds, players enjoy a classically designed and scenic course. Along with 43 sand traps
Hazard (golf)
A hazard is an area of a golf course in the sport of golf which provides a difficult obstacle. which may be of three types: water hazards such as lakes and rivers; man-made hazards such as bunkers; and natural hazards such as dense vegetation. Special rules apply to playing balls that fall in a...
and water in play on 11 of the 18 holes; the most talked about features are the large, sloped and quick greens.