Eagle Sticks Golf Club

Eagle Sticks Golf Club sits in the rolling terrain of southeastern Ohio near Zanesville, a region characterized by wooded hillsides and natural elevation changes. Dr. Michael Hurdzan designed the course, which opened in the mid-1990s. Hurdzan, an Ohio native and agronomist by training, built a reputation for environmentally conscious designs that work with existing landforms rather than imposing artificial features. His routing at Eagle Sticks takes advantage of the property's natural contours and mature tree cover. The course plays through a mix of open and wooded corridors, with several holes featuring significant elevation change. Hurdzan incorporated strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward thoughtful course management over pure length. The layout includes risk-reward opportunities where players can choose aggressive lines or safer routes depending on conditions and skill level. Water comes into play on select holes, typically integrated into the natural drainage patterns of the site. Eagle Sticks serves as a daily-fee facility accessible to the public, drawing golfers from the Zanesville area and the broader Columbus-to-Pittsburgh corridor. The course has hosted regional amateur events and qualifiers over the years. Its design reflects Hurdzan's philosophy of creating golf that suits a range of abilities while maintaining strategic interest for accomplished players. The property's wooded setting and varied topography give it a distinct character within Ohio's golf landscape.