
Sleepy Hollow Course
Sleepy Hollow Country Club


About this course
Sleepy Hollow, nestled in the rolling farmlands of northeast Ohio, represents classic, unpretentious Midwestern golf. The course unfolds across gently undulating terrain, a traditional parkland layout framed by mature hardwoods and the occasional meandering creek. While not a household name, the club exudes a quiet pride within its regional golfing community. Built in the early 1960s, Sleepy Hollow eschews the dramatic flourishes of modern design for a more straightforward test. Its fairways are generous, but subtly placed bunkers and doglegs force players to think strategically off the tee. Those who favor a controlled fade off the tee will find it advantageous here. Approach shots demand accuracy, as the small, subtly sloped greens reward precision and punish the wayward. The charm of Sleepy Hollow lies less in its architectural pedigree and more in its tight-knit membership. It's a place where golf is enjoyed in its purest form, where camaraderie flourishes over post-round meals, and the annual member-guest tournament is a hotly contested affair. The club is known for its hearty, home-style cooking, especially their signature fried chicken – a local favorite that has become a tradition in itself.
Quick facts
- Location
- Alliance, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1927
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,294 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.2/117
- Course Vaults score
- 5.9
Getting there
Sleepy Hollow Country Club sits in the rolling farmland of northeastern Ohio, most easily reached via Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), roughly ninety minutes to the southwest, or the closer Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK), a forty-five-minute drive south through the industrial heartland and into the quieter valleys that define this corner of the state. From either hub, the route transitions from interstate commerce into rural state highways, where the landscape softens into the gentle topography that has long made this region a refuge for serious golfers seeking respite from urban sprawl. The final miles wind through Alliance's tree-lined streets and onto the club grounds, where the understated elegance of Sleepy Hollow's layout emerges from the Ohio countryside - a sanctuary of manicured fairways and mature oaks that feels deliberately removed from the bustle of the larger region.

FAQ
Common questions about Sleepy Hollow
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sleepy Hollow has a Course Vaults score of 5.9 out of 10 based on 9 logged golfers.
Yes. Sleepy Hollow is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sleepy Hollow is 71.
Sleepy Hollow plays 6,294 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sleepy Hollow is 117.
Sleepy Hollow is a 18-hole course.



