Hilliard Lakes Golf Club sits in Westlake, a western suburb of Cleveland in northeast Ohio. The course was designed by Matthew Zaleski, a regional architect whose work appears primarily across the Midwest. The property features the rolling terrain characteristic of this part of Ohio, with mature tree coverage and water features that come into play on several holes throughout the routing. The layout serves a membership-based club in a residential area, offering a traditional parkland experience common to suburban Cleveland golf. The design incorporates natural elevation changes and wooded corridors that define individual holes, while the lakes referenced in the name provide both strategic interest and aesthetic variety. The course fits within the established golf culture of Greater Cleveland, a region with deep roots in the game and a strong tradition of private club golf dating back more than a century. Westlake's location provides convenient access for members from throughout the western Cleveland suburbs, and the club functions as a community gathering place with facilities supporting both golf and social activities. The course reflects the priorities of mid-to-late twentieth-century American golf course architecture in suburban settings, balancing playability for a range of skill levels with enough challenge to maintain member interest over repeated rounds.