
Airport Greens Course
Airport Greens Golf Course

About this course
Airport Greens Golf Course occupies a distinctive setting in Willoughby Hills, a suburb east of Cleveland in northeastern Ohio. Designed by Richard LaConte, the course reflects the work of an architect who has contributed several layouts to the Ohio golf landscape. The property's name suggests proximity to or historical association with aviation facilities, a characteristic shared by a number of American municipal and daily-fee courses developed on land near smaller regional airports or former airfields. The topography of this part of Lake County typically features gently rolling terrain shaped by glacial activity, with elevations that provide some natural movement without dramatic changes in grade. Courses in this region often incorporate mature tree cover, seasonal water features, and fairway corridors that require accurate ball-striking rather than overwhelming length. The routing likely takes advantage of the available land to create variety in hole direction and playing angles. Airport Greens serves the northeastern Ohio golfing community as an accessible facility for public play. The course fits within the broader network of daily-fee and municipal options that support recreational golf in the Greater Cleveland area, where the season runs from spring through fall and weather conditions can vary considerably. Willoughby Hills itself is a residential community that has maintained green space and recreational amenities as part of its suburban character.
Quick facts
- Location
- Willoughby Hills, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1991
- Designer
- Richard LaConte
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,000 yards
- Difficulty
- 67/105
Getting there
Airport Greens Golf Course sits just east of Cleveland, with most visitors touching down at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) roughly thirty minutes to the west. The drive traces Interstate 90 eastward before peeling off into the leafy residential sprawl of Willoughby Hills, where the course occupies a quiet pocket near the Lost Nation Municipal Airport - a nod to its aviation-themed name and proximity to the runways. The transition is swift and unpretentious: from the industrial lakefront to suburban canopy, culminating at a layout where the hum of small aircraft overhead becomes part of the rhythm of play.

FAQ
Common questions about Airport Greens
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Airport Greens was designed by Richard LaConte.
Yes. Airport Greens is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Airport Greens is 70.
Airport Greens plays 6,000 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Airport Greens is 105.
Airport Greens is a 18-hole course.



