A/B Course
Cleveland Heights Golf Club



About this course
Cleveland Heights Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in Lakeland, a city in central Florida's Polk County known historically for its citrus industry and collection of early twentieth-century golf courses. The club features two eighteen-hole layouts, both designed by William S. Flynn and Howard C. Toomey during the Florida land boom era of the 1920s. Flynn, a Philadelphia-based architect who also designed Cherry Hills and Shinnecock Hills, worked extensively in Florida during this period, often in partnership with Toomey, his longtime associate. The courses reflect Flynn's characteristic approach to routing, taking advantage of the property's natural elevation changes—modest by Florida standards but significant for the region—to create strategic interest and varied shot values. The sandy soil and mature vegetation, including native pines and oaks, frame the holes and contribute to drainage that allows year-round play. Flynn's design philosophy emphasized playability for members while incorporating subtle contours and green complexes that reward thoughtful course management. Cleveland Heights operates as a private club serving the Lakeland community. The dual-course layout provides variety for members and accommodates different skill levels and playing preferences. While not a tournament venue of national prominence, the club represents an example of Flynn's work in Florida during a prolific period when numerous courses were established across the state. The layouts have undergone modifications over the decades, typical for courses of this vintage, to address maintenance practices and evolving membership needs.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lakeland, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1927
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William S. Flynn, Howard C. Toomey
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,345 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.3/121
- Course Vaults score
- 5.5
Getting there
The journey to Cleveland Heights Golf Club begins at Tampa International Airport, roughly forty minutes west along Interstate 4 as it cuts through the citrus groves and rolling terrain of central Florida. Orlando International offers an alternative gateway from the east, with a similar drive time threading through the state's interior lake country. The final miles peel away from the interstate into Lakeland's quiet residential fabric, where the landscape flattens and the club emerges as a discreet, old-Florida enclave - a world apart from the theme park corridors that bookend the route.

FAQ
Common questions about A/B at Cleveland Heights Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
A/B at Cleveland Heights Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
A/B was designed by William S. Flynn and Howard C. Toomey.
Yes. A/B at Cleveland Heights Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at A/B is 72.
A/B plays 6,345 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at A/B is 121.





