The Links at Firestone Farms

The Links at Firestone Farms occupies land in Columbiana, a small town in northeastern Ohio's Mahoning County, roughly equidistant between Youngstown and Canton. Designed by Brian Huntley and opened in the 1990s, the course takes its name from the agricultural heritage of the property, which was part of the broader Firestone family landholdings in the region. The Firestone name carries significant weight in Ohio golf history, most notably through Firestone Country Club in Akron, though this facility operates independently as a public-access course serving the local and regional market. The routing unfolds across gently rolling farmland typical of this part of the state, with open corridors and modest elevation changes that allow for straightforward walking. Huntley's design emphasizes playability for a wide range of golfers, incorporating water features and bunkers that define holes without overwhelming recreational players. The layout generally favors accuracy over distance, with several risk-reward opportunities around greens and on shorter par fours. The course serves primarily as a daily-fee facility, drawing golfers from the Youngstown-Warren metropolitan area and surrounding communities. Its setting offers views of the rural Ohio landscape, with tree-lined fairways and open spaces that reflect the property's agricultural past. The club provides standard amenities for public play, including practice areas and a clubhouse with food service, functioning as a regional option for accessible golf in an area with a strong manufacturing and blue-collar tradition.