Sand Ridge Golf Club

Sand Ridge Golf Club sits in the rolling terrain of northeastern Ohio, roughly 30 miles east of Cleveland in Chardon. Tom Fazio designed the course, which opened in the late 1990s as part of a private residential community. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of the region, with fairways carved through mature hardwood forests and several holes playing across or alongside wetland areas that add both visual interest and strategic challenge. Fazio's design emphasizes playability across different skill levels while incorporating his characteristic attention to framing and aesthetics. The routing moves through varied topography, with some holes playing uphill or downhill and others occupying flatter ground. Bunkering is strategic rather than penal, and greens feature moderate undulation with collection areas that reflect Fazio's preference for recoverable misses. Water comes into play on several holes, and the tree-lined nature of the property demands accuracy from the tee on many layouts. The club operates as a private facility serving its membership and the surrounding residential community. Sand Ridge has hosted regional amateur events and qualifiers over the years, contributing to competitive golf in the Cleveland area. The course represents Fazio's work during a prolific period of his career, offering a well-conditioned layout that balances challenge with the natural beauty of Ohio's Geauga County landscape.