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Valley of the Eagles Course

Valley of the Eagles Golf Course

Elyria, OH, USA
Ryanjarosz
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benbockoven
Wedge Warlock
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+23
18 holesPar 726,941 yds74.7/133

About this course

Valley of the Eagles is a Jack Nicklaus design located in Elyria, Ohio, approximately thirty miles west of Cleveland. The course opened in the late 1990s as part of Nicklaus's prolific design period, when his firm was creating layouts across the Midwest that balanced championship challenge with playability for a range of skill levels. The property occupies rolling terrain characteristic of northeastern Ohio, with elevation changes and natural wooded corridors that frame many holes. The routing takes advantage of the site's topography, incorporating strategic bunkering and water features that require thoughtful course management. Nicklaus designs from this era typically emphasize wide fairways that reward accurate driving while offering recovery options for less precise shots, and Valley of the Eagles follows this template. The greens feature moderate undulation and are defended by greenside bunkers positioned to penalize misses on the short side. As a daily-fee facility, the course serves both local golfers and visitors exploring golf options in the greater Cleveland area. The layout provides a solid test from the back tees while remaining accessible from forward sets, a hallmark of Nicklaus's approach to public course design. The surrounding landscape includes mature trees and open meadow areas that give the course a parkland character typical of the region.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

1268

Best in World

1100

Best in USA

32

Best in OH

Quick facts

Location
Elyria, OH, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2017
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,941 yards
Difficulty
74.7/133
Course Vaults score
7.9

Getting there

Valley of the Eagles Golf Course is most readily accessed via Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), situated roughly forty minutes to the northwest, or via the smaller Lorain County Regional Airport (LPR) for those seeking a more direct approach. The drive from Cleveland traces a gentle arc through the industrial heritage landscape of northern Ohio, transitioning from urban corridors into the quieter, rolling terrain of Lorain County where the club sits nestled in the Elyria area. The final miles unfold through pastoral countryside dotted with mature trees and open fairways, a serene counterpoint to the region's manufacturing legacy, delivering you to a course that has carved its own distinguished identity within Ohio's competitive golf landscape.

FAQ

Common questions about Valley of the Eagles

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

Valley of the Eagles has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 28 logged golfers.

Valley of the Eagles was designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Yes. Valley of the Eagles is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Valley of the Eagles is 72.

Valley of the Eagles plays 6,941 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Valley of the Eagles is 133.

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