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Lake Course

Fowlers Mill Golf Course

Chesterland, OH, USA
Wedge Warlock
Yennel
+3
9 holesPar 363,629 yds37.3/136

About this course

Fowlers Mill Golf Course in Chesterland, Ohio, features two eighteen-hole layouts designed by Pete Dye, with the Lake Course representing one of the architect's characteristic approaches to public golf in the Midwest. Opened in the 1970s, the facility sits in the Chagrin River valley east of Cleveland, where Dye worked with rolling terrain and natural water features to create strategic interest. The Lake Course incorporates several ponds and wetland areas into its routing, requiring golfers to navigate forced carries and manage risk around water hazards that come into play on multiple holes. Dye's design employs his familiar vocabulary of railroad ties, pot bunkers, and undulating greens, though the Lake Course is generally considered more accessible than his championship-level work. The layout moves through a mix of open and tree-lined corridors, with elevation changes that provide variety in stance and shot selection. Several holes play along or across water, demanding accuracy over distance, while others use strategic bunkering to define preferred angles of approach. Fowlers Mill operates as a public facility serving the greater Cleveland area, offering daily-fee access to both the Lake and Woods courses. The property has hosted regional amateur events and remains a popular venue for local golfers seeking a legitimate Pete Dye design without private club restrictions. The course reflects Dye's ability to create memorable golf on public-access sites, balancing challenge with playability for a broad range of skill levels.

Quick facts

Location
Chesterland, OH, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1971
Designer
Pete Dye
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
3,629 yards
Difficulty
37.3/136

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Common questions about Lake at Fowlers Mill Golf Course

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Lake was designed by Pete Dye.

Yes. Lake at Fowlers Mill Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Lake is 36.

Lake plays 3,629 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Lake is 136.

Lake is a 9-hole course.

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