
Chippewa Course
Chippewa Golf Club




About this course
Chippewa Golf Club sits in Doylestown, a small town in northeastern Ohio's Wayne County, roughly midway between Akron and Wooster. The course was designed by James Harrison and Ferdinand Garbin, a pairing that reflects the regional design activity of the early-to-mid twentieth century in Ohio, when many clubs engaged local or Midwest-based architects to route courses across the rolling farmland characteristic of the region. Harrison and Garbin worked on several Ohio layouts during this period, typically creating straightforward, parkland-style designs suited to the terrain and the budgets of community-oriented clubs. The course occupies gently rolling terrain typical of this part of Ohio, with mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that add interest without severe difficulty. The routing likely follows natural contours, with holes playing through corridors of hardwoods and over small creeks or drainage features common to the area. Greens are generally moderate in size and contour, reflecting the design sensibilities of the era—challenging enough for club competition but accessible to a wide range of players. Chippewa functions as a traditional member-owned club serving the Doylestown community and surrounding areas. The club hosts regular member events and local tournaments, maintaining a focus on recreational golf and social activity. The setting offers a quiet, rural atmosphere, with views across farmland and wooded hillsides that define this part of Wayne County.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in OH
Quick facts
- Location
- Doylestown, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1962
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- James Harrison, Ferdinand Garbin
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,756 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.8/114
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Chippewa Golf Club sits in the rolling farmland of northeastern Ohio, roughly ninety minutes north of Columbus International Airport (CMH) or two hours southeast of Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE), both gateways that feed the region's quiet country roads. The drive from either hub carries you through the gentle topography of Tuscarawas County, where the landscape transitions from suburban sprawl into pastoral valleys dotted with working farms and tree-lined country lanes. For those with access to private aviation, Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK) offers a closer alternative, cutting the ground transfer to under an hour. The final miles to Chippewa unfold along rural state routes that feel worlds removed from the interstate corridor, arriving at a club that embodies the understated elegance of Ohio's golfing heritage.

FAQ
Common questions about Chippewa
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Chippewa has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Chippewa was designed by James Harrison and Ferdinand Garbin.
Yes. Chippewa is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Chippewa is 71.
Chippewa plays 6,756 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Chippewa is 114.



