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Pandemic golf: Hardly par for the course Season’s first round strange and different, but a birdie on a tough hole is still magical

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couldn’t sleep the night before my first round of golf of the season.

I’m a late riser, so “early” tee times that require setting an alarm usually make for a restless night due to fear I’ll oversleep. Plus, I love to golf, always anticipate a round and go through the course hole by hole with my head on the pillow.

The tossing and turning was different this time.

The excitement had been replaced with anxiety.

Other factors delayed the first round until May 7. My Browns coverage before and during the NFL Draft had me swamped, and the weather’s been inconsistent — that might not be the best word for 70

degrees and snow in the same week.

But the biggest reason was the coronavirus pandemic that’s Scott changed Petrak nearly everything about our lives and routines. My wife, daughter and I have been strict about isolating for two months — we’re fortunate to be able to work and study from home — and it seemed selfish to break the code just so I could play golf.

Obviously we don’t want to catch the virus but we’re more worried

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about jeopardizing relatives with compromised immune systems, including my 70-year-old cancer-fighting mom and 91-year-old pinochle-playing grandma. I’ve only waved to my grandma from my car and talked to my mom through a screen door — from 6 feet and both wearing masks as I dropped off dinner for Mother’s Day — but I want to know I’m healthy in case of an emergency.

While my head is filled with too much information and worry these days, there’s always room for golf.

I’ve watched parts of old tournaments on TV, recorded Jimmy Hanlin’s practice tips and chipped and putted in my basement.

But there wasn’t the same enthusiasm as I searched for the perfect opportunity to return to the links. I didn’t clean my clubs and prepare my bag as I usually do in the spring, only making sure I didn’t forget my putter and wedges in the basement.

I had three reasons for finally taking the plunge: I truly missed golfing, I believe it can be played without much risk and I needed a firsthand experience for this column.

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PETRAK From D2

I’m glad I did.

And not just because of the couple of highlights you’ll read about shortly. I needed the distraction. I needed the fresh air. I needed the exercise.

I didn’t need to golf but I know it was good for me. Even if it felt much different than a normal round.

I picked Pleasant Valley in Medina. It’s been one of my go-to courses for years, because I like the layout and it’s usually easy to get a tee time and play quickly.

I booked and paid online to avoid entering the clubhouse, and settled on the 8:41 tee time because there was no one in the slots immediately before and after and I wanted to ensure social distancing. When I arrived at the course about 10 minutes early — in normal times I would’ve gotten there in time to chip, putt and loosen up — mine was one of a handful of cars in the parking lot. Unfortunately, a frost delay meant no one was going off until 8:45 and eight of us were ready.

The woman who runs the course was great, keeping me updated through phone calls, then running out to the parking lot, in a mask, to signal I was up. She had agreed to let me start on No. 2 to get ahead of a foursome. I followed a couple and a single

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As great as the good golf felt, I couldn’t get completely out of my head. On the course that usually means a negative swing thought or dwelling on a three-putt. This time it was the coronavirus. and made sure to stay well back before we naturally stretched out as I walked and carried my bag.

Normally — there’s that word again — I would’ve been to the range several times before the first round. I started gearing up for the season in February and early March but, like most things, the practice was shut down.

So I had no idea what to expect from my drive on the short, straightforward No. 2.

Right down the middle was a pleasant surprise. So was the wedge to 12 feet and the routine par on a brisk, sunny, windy day.

A two-putt bogey and ugly triple followed before a stretch that tried to shove COVID-19 to the back of my mind. I played the final five holes of the front nine in 1 under. That’s not unprecedented for this 12-ish-handicap but it’s certainly unusual. I’ll spare you the blow by blow — but not the highlights.

On No. 7, a par 3, I pulled my 6-iron into the left front bunker. The rakes have been removed from courses to prevent the spread of the virus, but the ball was in a good lie so I played it. After my first attempt didn’t move the ball more than an inch — I have a terrible tendency of opening up too much in the sand and cutting

right under the ball — I squared up and the ball hopped off the cup, which was raised out of the ground an inch. I can’t say for certain it would’ve dropped if the hole were in the ground, but the ball wasn’t moving fast and the modified rule counts the stroke as holed if the ball hits the cup.

The good golf vanished after the ninth hole — I made only one par on an abbreviated back nine — but at least it ended in style. I’ve probably played No. 9 at least 100 times and I believe this was the first time I birdied it.

The par 5 is 575 yards from the white tees and plays uphill. I caught it downwind and hit a solid drive and 3-wood that left me 135 yards to a back right pin. When the 15-footer curled in from the right side and clipped the cup, I made personal history.

As great as the good golf felt, I couldn’t get completely out of my head. On the course that usually means a negative swing thought or dwelling on a three-putt. This time it was the coronavirus.

Was the guy on the mower coming too close? Why isn’t that foursome on the No. 3 tee social distancing? Is there any way to get the virus from picking up my ball if it only touched the ground and the cup?

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I wound up stopping after No. 15 because I had caught up to the couple, a twosome behind was closing in and the parking lot was right there. I didn’t appreciate an older gentleman practicing his chipping by my car but was satisfied with 14 holes, half of them played well.

The shortened round strikes me as a perfect metaphor. The 2020 golf season is going to be different. More walking, or riding alone. Less putting before the round. Always leaving the flagstick in. And never forgetting to pay attention to the surroundings.

Golf etiquette has also gotten more complicated. Not only do we need to replace divots and fix ball marks, we can’t crowd the tee box or the pro shop, we have to spread out on the greens, we have to respect all the courses’ new rules and the workers implementing them.

Golf is a wonderful break from life, especially in these worrisome times, and is safe as long as everyone takes care of each other. So I’ll play again — hopefully a lot — but I’m going to look for courses and times that aren’t overcrowded.

I’m not worried about a slow round. I’m worried about being around too many people and later infecting someone else because I chose to play golf.

Contact Scott Petrak at 329-7253 or spetrak@chroniclet.com. Like him on Facebook and follow him @scottpetrak on Twitter.

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WHERE IT IS: 600 Mariner Village, Huron.

TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,782 yards from the blue tees; 6,368 from white tees; 5,605 from gold tees; 5,074 from red tees.

PAR: 71. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A spectacular collection of par threes and large, fast, undulating greens. GOLF DIRECTOR: Abbey Cook. PHONE: (419) 433-3789. FEES: Call for rates and to reserve a tee time.

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2. Thunderbird Hills WHERE IT IS: 1316 State Rt. 13, Huron, 1½ miles from Huron and 6 miles from Ohio Turnpike exit 118. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

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LENGTH: North Course — 6,371 yards; South Course — 6,347 yards. PAR: 72 (both courses).

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: The North is a park-style course with rolling hills and tree-lined fairways.

The South has rolling hills with large, undulating greens and bent-grass tees, greens and fairways. MANAGER: Kevin Taylor.

PHONE: (419) 433-4552. FEES: Call for rates and to reserve a tee time.

WEBSITE: www.thunderbirdgolfcourses.com

3. Vermilion Country Club WHERE IT IS: 12210 W. Lake Road, 3 miles west of Vermilion on Route 6. TYPE OF COURSE: Semi-private. LENGTH: 4,655 yards (12 holes).

PAR: 48. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Challenging old-style pushup greens, small in size with a

variety of terrain, water on six of the nine holes and a classic finishing par 5. OWNER: Terry Pena.

PHONE: 967-3492. FEES: Call for rates.

WEBSITE: vermilioncountryclub.net

4. Willow Creek WHERE IT IS: 15905 Darrow Road, east of Rt. 60 in Vermilion, just south of Rt. 2 and 2 miles south of Lake Erie. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,356 yards from the blue tees; 5,957 yards from the white tees; 5,419 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A scenic, tree-lined course with a creek and several lakes meandering throughout. OWNER: Mike Preston.

PHONE: 967-4101. FEES: Go online for rates.

WEBSITE: www.willowcreekgolfohio.com

5. FoxCreek Golf & Racquet Club WHERE IT IS: 5445 Beavercrest Drive in Lorain, off Rt. 2 and Rt. 58 exit. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,410 yards. PAR: 71. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A course with a lot of character, plus Derby Sports Bar, beverage cart, pro shop, locker room and banquet facility. PHONE: 282-9106, ext. 1. FEES: Call for information and specials. WEBSITE: www. foxcreeksports.com

6. Aqua Marine WHERE IT IS: 216 Miller Road, Avon Lake.

TYPE OF COURSE: Public, 9-hole par-3.

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PAR: 27. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Perfect course for beginners, juniors and seniors.

Excellent walking course with full service bar and grill. Tee times available on the weekends.

PHONE: 933-7607. FEES: Call for rates.

7. Sweetbriar WHERE IT IS: 750 Jaycox Road, east of Rt. 83 between Chester and Walker roads in Avon Lake.

TYPE OF COURSE: Public (daily fee). LENGTH: (Legacy 18) 6,634 yards from the black tees, 6,064 yards from the blue tees, 5,540 yards from the white tees, 4,834 yards from the red tees; (Sweetbriar) 6,038 yards from the blue tees, 5,738 yards from the white tees, 4,908 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72 (Legacy 18), 70/71 (Sweetbriar).

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: 36 holes, driving range, golf shop, full-service restaurant and bar. PHONE: 933-9001. FEES: Call for pricing or see website.

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10. Meadowood WHERE IT IS: 29800 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Three nine-hole layouts. The Yellow Course has water on several holes, plays to a par 36 and is over 2,635 yards. The Red Course is 1,374 yards, par 28. The White Course is 1,471 yards, par 29. PHONE: 835-6442. FEES: Call for rates. WEBSITE: www.cityofwestlake.org/289/ Meadowood-Golf-Course

11. Red Tail Golf Club

WHERE IT IS: 9691 Reed Road, North Eaton.

TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,154 yards from the white tees; 5,158 yards from the gold tees; 4,693 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Lush watered fairways with well-manicured greens. Driving range. PHONE: 748-3188. FEES: Call for rates.

WEBSITE: www.creekwoodgolf.com

13. Cherry Ridge WHERE IT IS: 1211 West River Road off the end of Country Club Drive just south of Midway Mall in Elyria.

TYPE OF COURSE: Public, 9 holes. LENGTH: 2,803 yards from the blue tees; 2,606 yards from the white tees; 2,286 yards from the red tees. PAR: 35. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Challenging and fun course with small greens. PHONE: 324-3713. FEES: Call for rates.

14. Valley of the Eagles WHERE IT IS: 1100 Gulf Road, Elyria.

TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,941 yards from the black tees; 6,375 yards from the blue tees; 5,885 yards from the white tees; 5,315 yards from the gold tees; 4,654 yards from the green tees. PAR: 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A course from Nicklaus Design, the company of legend Jack Nicklaus. The Black River meanders through the entire property, with the course at the water’s edge on holes 11-18.

The river comes into play on nine holes. Also has a restaurant, bar and golf simulators. HEAD PRO: Barry Friedman. SUPERINTENDENT: John Gold.

PHONE: 365-1411. FEES: Call for pricing or see the website.

WEBSITE: www.valleyoftheeaglesnational.com

15. Big Met, Little Met and Mastick Woods WHERE IT IS: BIG MET — 4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park. TYPE OF COURSE: Public, 9 holes. LENGTH: 6,481yards from the black tees; 6,202 yards from the front tees; 6,179 yards from the gold tees; 5,640 from the orange tees. PAR: 72/73. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Gentle rolling hills, a moderate length course and a number of sand bunkers that make it playable while still offering a challenge. Clubhouse with a pro shop, snack bar, practice putting green, continuous cart paths, singles-rider cart for mobility-limited golfers (call to reserve) and watered greens, tees and fairways.

PHONE: 331-1070. FEES: Call for fees. WEBSITE: www.clevelandmetroparks.com/golf/courses/bigmet-golf-course LITTLE MET — 18599 Old Lorain Road, Cleveland. TYPE OF COURSE: Public, 9 holes.

LENGTH: 2,527 yards from the gold tees; 2,194 yards from the orange tees. PAR: 35. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: The first Cleveland Metroparks course is a good place for beginners to learn the game. It’s flat with small greens and no sand or water. There is a pro shop, vending area, practice putting green, watered greens, tees and fairways.

PHONE: (216) 941-9672. FEES: Call for fees.

WEBSITE: www.clevelandmetroparks.com/golf/ courses/little-met-golf-course MASTICK WOODS — 19900 Puritas Road, Cleveland. TYPE OF COURSE: Public, 9 holes.

LENGTH: 1,900 yards from the gold tees; 1,755 yards from the orange tees. PAR: 31. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Built in 1964, this Cleveland Metroparks course is ideal for juniors, new players or those looking for a quick, leisurely game. With pro shop, snack bar and watered greens, tees and fairways. PHONE: (216) 267-5626. FEES: Call for rates.

WEBSITE: www.clevelandmetroparks.com/golf/ courses/mastick-woods-golf-course

23. Pine Brook

WHERE IT IS: 5840 Canterbury Road, just off Butternut Ridge. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 1,580 yards from the white tees; 1,339 yards from the red tees. PAR: 30. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A well-manicured course with a great pace of play. Junior leagues for ages 8-13 and leagues for adults. PHONE: 777-0220. FEES: Check website for rates. WEBSITE: www.northolmstedgolfclub.com

WHERE IT IS: 11043 Durkee Road, just south of Rt. 10 in Eaton Township. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,062 yards from the blue tees; 5,741 from the white tees; 5,225 yards from the red tees. PAR: 70.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A challenging 18-hole course over rolling terrain with trees, two lakes and a creek coming into play on many holes. A practice green and a fully stocked pro shop. Driving range. Rental clubs available. GENERAL MANAGER: Matt Scullin.

DIRECTOR OF GOLF: Sean Moennich. PHONE: 748-2939. FEES: Call for rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.golfpinebrook.com

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WHERE IT IS: 23310 Royalton Road (Rt. 82), Columbia Station. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,763 yards from the blue tees; 6,205 yards from the white tees; 5,509 from the yellow tees; 5,071 yards from the red tees. PAR: 71.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Tree-lined course with water hazards and raised and watered greens and tees.

MANAGERS: The Madak family. PHONE: 236-5644. FEES: Call for rates.

WEBSITE: www.golfroyalcrest.com

19. Hickory Nut WHERE IT IS: 23601 Royalton Road (Rt. 82), east of Rt. 252 in Columbia Station (half mile from Strongsville). TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,369 yards from the blue tees; 6,055 yards from the white tees; 5,486 yards from the gold tees; 5,266 yards from the red tees.

PAR: 71. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Scenic 18-hole course spread out over almost 170 acres, heavily tree-lined with lush fairways, undulating greens, six lakes and continuous paved cart path. Air-conditioned clubhouse and updated kitchen. Driving range and golf instruction. Two large pavilions with electricity and charcoal grills. Now booking outings and leagues. CHIEF OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS: Julia Osborne.

SUPERINTENDENT: Geof Kazmierczak. PHONE: 236-8008. FEES: Call for rates or check the website for specials.

WEBSITE: www.hickorynutgolfcourse.com

20. Columbia Hills Country Club WHERE IT IS: 16200 East River Road (Rt. 252) in Columbia Station. TYPE OF COURSE: Private.

LENGTH: 6,632 yards from the blue tees; 6,045 yards from the white tees; 5,471 yards from the red tees.

PAR: 71. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A shotmaker’s course featuring strategic tee shots and small greens. The Rocky River winds through the course and there are several holes with dramatic elevation changes. HEAD PRO: Michael Jaeger. GENERAL MANAGER: Mark Hennie. PHONE: 236-5051. FEES: Call for rates.

WEBSITE: www.columbiahillsgolf.com

21. Mallard Creek WHERE IT IS: 34500 Royalton Road (Rt. 82), 2 miles east of Rt. 83. TYPE OF COURSE: Public, 36 holes. LENGTH: The Woods Course — 6,229 yards from the blues tees; 5,901 yards from the gold tees; 5,342 yards from the red; The Lakes Course — 6,307 yards from the blue tees, 5,729 from the gold tees; 4,829 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Well-conditioned challenging courses with large greens and open, flat terrain built around woods and water. HEAD PRO: Jim Wise. GENERAL MANAGER: Jonathan Palmer. PHONE: 748-8231.

FEES: Call or check the website for specials.

WEBSITE: www.themallardcreek.com

WHERE IT IS: 41625 Oberlin Road, Elyria. TYPE OF COURSE: Private. LENGTH: 6,736 yards from the blue tees; 6,326 from the white tees; 6,005 yards from the green tees; 5,812 yards from the gold tees; 5,610 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Challenging 115-year-old course with large oak trees, plus fast greens and impeccable conditions. HEAD PRO: Anthony Hoover. PHONE: 322-6391. FEES: Call for fees.

WEBSITE: www.elyriacc.com

25. Forest Hills WHERE IT IS: 41971 Oberlin Road, Elyria. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,316 from the blue tees; 5,802 yards from the white tees; 5,038 yards from the red tees. PAR: 70. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A challenging, rolling course with the Black River and three lakes coming into play. OWNER: Lorain County Metro Parks. PRO: Tom Porter. LESSONS: Call or check the website for specials and rates.

PHONE: 322-2632. FEES: Check website for rates and specials. WEBSITE: www.golftheforest.com

26. Brentwood WHERE IT IS: 12415 Rt. 57, one-third of a mile south of Rt. 82 or a half-mile from Rt. 10 in Eaton Township. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 5,178 yards from the blue tees; 4,695 yards from the white tees; 4,507 yards from the gold tees; 4,223 yards from the red tees. PAR: 70. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Fairly flat, short course with tree-lined fairways, a tight back nine and excellent greens. Six par threes with a meandering creek throughout. Fully stocked pro shop and all-grass driving range. Junior clinics and lessons available.

DIRECTOR OF GOLF: Rick Montgomery. PHONE: 322-9254. FEES: Call or check the website for rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.playbrentwood.com

27. Carlisle WHERE IT IS: 39709 Slife Road between Indian Hollow and Rt. 301 in Carlisle Township. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 5,860 yards. PAR: 71.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Mostly flat, but back nine is rolling and wooded with five lakes. OWNER: Jeffrey Mullins. PHONE: 458-8011. FEES: Call for rates and specials. WEBSITE: www.facebook. com/pages/Carlisle-Golf-Club/108117999230248

28. Indian Hollow Lake WHERE IT IS: 16525 Indian Hollow Road at Rt. 303 in LaGrange Township. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,065 yards from blue tees; 5,855 yards from the white tees; 4,865 yards from the red tees; PAR: 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A

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WHERE IT IS: 4400 Lear Nagle Road, Avon.

TYPE OF COURSE: Private. LENGTH: 7,007 yards from the black tees; 6,590 yards from the blue tees; 6,081 yards from the white tees; 5,238 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: An 18-hole championship course, full dining facility, fitness center and locker room.

Cabana conveniently located by tennis courts and pool area. Patio cafe and grill for outdoor dining.

HEAD PRO: Todd Company. PHONE: 937-6018 (clubhouse), 937-6286 (pro shop). MEMBERSHIP FEES: Call for rates.

WEBSITE: www.redtailgolfclub.com

22. Creekwood

WHERE IT IS: 5871 Canterbury Road, North Olmsted. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,203 yards from the blue tees; 5,737 yards from the white tees; 4,811 yards from the gold tees; 4,689 yards from the red tees. PAR: 70. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Gently rolling terrain with lakes and several sand bunkers. Water comes into play on seven holes. Beverage cart and 29 sand traps.

FACILITY MANAGER: Sarah Metcalf. PHONE: 777-0678. FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend specials. WEBSITE: www. springvalegolfcourseandballroom.com

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WHERE IT IS: 31665 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake.

TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 5,611 yards from the red tees; 5,915 from the gold tees; 6,389 from the white tees; 6,985 from the blue tees. PAR: 72. OWNER: Zaleski family. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Established in 1967, the course has received a 4-star rating from Golf Digest. Challenging 18-hole layout has tree-lined fairways and strategically placed water hazards, large greens and manicured fairways guarded by more than 60 sand traps.

Driving range. PHONE: 871-9578. FEES: Call for pricing or see website.

WEBSITE: www.hilliardlakesgc.com

16. Springvale

WHERE IT IS: 4141 Center Road, 3 miles north of Rt. 20 in Avon. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: White and Red courses — 6,341 yards from the back tees; 5,978 yards from the forward tees; 4,618 yards from the front tees; Gold and Blue courses — 6,310 yards from the back tees; 5,944 yards from the middle tees; 4,350 yards from the red tees. PARS: White and Red courses — 71; Gold and Blue Courses — 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Four nine-hole courses with driving range. Lessons, outings and leagues available. MANAGER: Bill Fitch. PRO: Vicki Harshberger. SUPERINTENDENT: Brian Fitch. PHONE: 934-6217. FEES: Call for pricing or see website.

WEBSITE: www.bobolinkgolfcourse.com

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WHERE IT IS: 32300 Detroit Road, Avon. TYPE OF COURSE: Private. LENGTH: 6,720 yards from the gold tees; 6,402 yards from the blue tees; 5,880 yards from the white tees; 5,671 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72/74. HEAD PRO: Matt Stroud.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Exceptionally conditioned course with consistently fast and firm greens, plus a 15-station golf range with free target greens, practice area with chipping green and practice bunker and 50-yard short game. Non-golf amenities include casual dining, state-of-the-art fitness center, four Har-Tru tennis courts, Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool, banquet halls and meeting room facilities. PHONE: 892-0660. MEMBERSHIPS: Call for rates. WEBSITE: www.avonoakscc.com

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slightly rolling 18-hole course with the Black River and a number of ponds coming into play on many holes.

OWNER: Gardner family. PHONE: 355-5344. FEES: Call for fees and specials. WEBSITE: www.facebook. com/Indian-Hollow-Lake-Golf-CourseInc-386795044695164/

29. Grey Hawk WHERE IT IS: 665 U.S Grant St., LaGrange. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 7,079 yards from the grey tees; 6,687 yards from the blue tees; 6,240 yards from the white tees; 5,091 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Links-type course with few trees.

Course incorporates a strategic examination of trajectory, direction, distance and creativity and blends it with the beauty of the natural features, sand and water. Restaurant (The Nest) on premises. Driving range. HEAD PRO: Scott Wesemeyer. PHONE: 355-4844. FEES: Visit the website for specials and rates.

WEBSITE: www.greyhawkgolf.com

30. Pheasant Run WHERE IT IS: Diagonal Road south of Rt. 303 in LaGrange Twp. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,592

yards from the blue tees; 6,174 yards from the white tees; 5,466 yards from the gold tees; 5,024 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A generally flat, pine tree-lined course with lakes and bunkers and tricky greens. Also noted for well-kept greens.

PHONE: 355-5035. FEES: Call or check the website for rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.pheasantrunohio.com

31. Oberlin Golf Club WHERE IT IS: 200 Pyle Road, Oberlin.

TYPE OF COURSE: Private. LENGTH: 6,691 yards from the blue tees; 6,280 yards from the white tees; 5,622 yards from the gold tees; 5,166 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: The back nine of the oldest golf course in Lorain County is tight with small greens.

A small creek meanders through the course. Driving range. PRO: Cliff Purtilo.

PHONE: 774-3923. MEMBERSHIP FEES: Call for information.

WEBSITE: www.oberlingc.com

32. Echo Valley WHERE IT IS: 21056 Quarry Road, west of Wellington. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,100 yards from the white tees; 5,281 yards from the red tees. PAR: 71. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A rolling 18-hole course with watered fairways and water coming into play on 12 holes. MANAGER: Bonnie Snyder.

PHONE: 647-2065. FEES: Call for rates and specials.

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38. Coppertop

WHERE IT IS: 63 State Rt. 511, 13 miles southwest of Wellington. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,554 yards from the blue tees; 6,304 yards from the white tees; 5,710 yards from the gold tees.

PAR: 72. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Hilly terrain with water coming into play on many holes. Lessons available. PHONE: (419) 652-3160.

FEES: Call or check the website for specials and rates. WEBSITE: www. rollingacresgolfcourseclub.com

WHERE IT IS: 5740 Center Road, Valley City. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,269 yards from the blue tees; 5,900 yards from the white tees; 5,582 yards from the gold tees; 4,980 yards from the red tees.

PAR: 70. DIRECTOR OF GOLF: Alec Andrews. PHONE: (330) 225-6122.

FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.coppertopgolf.com

34. Valleaire WHERE IT IS: 6969 Boston Road, Hinckley. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,503 yards from the blue tees; 6,104 yards from the white tees; 5,599 yards from the gold tees; 5,410 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72/74.

MANAGER: Cindy Cole. PHONE: 237-9191. FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.valleairegolf.co

35. Pine Hills WHERE IT IS: 433 West 130th, Hinckley. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,785 yards from the blue tees; 6,523 from the combo tees; 6,353 yards from the white tees; 5,860 yards from the gold tees; 5,347 yards from the green tees. PAR: 72/73. MANAGER: David Kinnell. HEAD PRO: David Kinnell. PHONE: (330) 225-4477.

FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.golfpinehills.net

36. Hinckley Hills WHERE IT IS: 300 State Road, Hinckley. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,509 yards from the blue tees; 5,845 yards from the white tees; 4,911 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72/71. MANAGER: Sue Smith. HEAD PRO: Michael Smith. PHONE: (330) 278-4861. FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.hinckleyhillsgolf.com

37. Ironwood WHERE IT IS: 445 State Road, Hinckley. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,364 yards from the black tees; 6,076 yards from the blue tees; 5,592 yards from the white tees; 4,923 yards from the green tees. PAR: 71/74. MANAGERS: Bob and Diane Brown. PHONE: (330) 278-7171. FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend rates and specials. WEBSITE: www. ironwoodgolfcoursehinckleyohio.com

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39. Cossett Creek WHERE IT IS: 4900 Center Road, Brunswick. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,615 yards from the black tees; 6,081 yards from the white tees; 4,774 yards from the green tees.

PAR: 72. HEAD PRO: Darren Butler.

PHONE: (330) 225-7370. FEES: Cart included — 18 holes, $30 (MondayFriday), $39 (Saturday, Sunday and holidays); 9 holes, $19 (MondayFriday), $22 (Saturday, Sunday and holidays). Senior rate — 18 holes, $26 (Monday-Friday), 9 holes, $17 (Monday-Friday).

WEBSITE: www.cossettcreek.com

40. Bunker Hill WHERE IT IS: 3060 Pearl Road, Medina. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,711 yards from the black tees; 6,196 yards from the blue tees, 5,676 from the hybrid tees; 5,249 yards from the white tees; 4,907 yards from the gold tees. PAR: 72/71.

MANAGER: Chad Gibson. PHONE: (330) 722-4174. FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.bunkerhillgolf.com

41. Pleasant Valley WHERE IT IS: 3830 Hamilton Road, Medina. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,912 yards from the blue tees; 6,429 yards from the white tees; 5,506 yards from the gold teams; 4,843 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72. MANAGER: Kristin Ostmann. PHONE: (330) 725-5770.

FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.golfpleasantvalley.net

42. Shale Creek WHERE IT IS: 5420 Wolff Road, Medina. TYPE OF COURSE: Semiprivate. LENGTH: 7,026 yards from the gold tees; 6,652 yards from the black tees; 6,338 yards from the blue tees; 5,913 yards from the white tees; 5,043 yards from the green tees.

PAR: 71. MANAGER: Scott Schreck.

HEAD PRO: Rob McArdle. PHONE: (330) 723-8774. FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend

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43. Fox Meadow Country Club (Weymouth Course) WHERE IT IS: 3946 Weymouth Road, Medina. TYPE OF COURSE: Private. LENGTH: 7,007 yards from the black tees; 6,718 yards from the gold tees; 6,408 yards from the blue tees; 5,936 yards from the white tees; 5,243 yards from the red tees.

PAR: 72/73. MANAGER: Autumn Keller. HEAD PRO: Kevin Maust. PHONE: (330) 725-6297.

MEMBERSHIPS: Call for rates.

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44. Fox Meadow Country Club (Meadows Course) WHERE IT IS: 4260 Fox Meadow Drive, Medina. TYPE OF COURSE: Private. LENGTH: 6,917 yards from the black tees; 6,549 yards from the gold tees; 6,305 yards from the blue tees; 5,801 yards from the white tees; 4,988 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72.

MANAGER: Rob Smyser. HEAD PRO: Todd Ekstrand. PHONE: (330) 723-4653.

MEMBERSHIPS: Call for rates.

45. Ridge Top WHERE IT IS: 7441 Tower Road, Medina. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,241 yards from the blue tees; 5,893 yards from the white tees; 4,968 yards from the gold tees.

PAR: 71. MANAGER: Jack Emery.

PHONE: (330) 725-5500. FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend rates and specials. WEBSITE: www.ridgetopgolfcourse.net

46. Westfield Country Club WHERE IT IS: One Park Circle, Westfield Center. TYPE OF COURSE: Private. LENGTH: South Course — 6,774 yards from the No. 1 tees; 6,280 yards from the No. 2 tees; 5,712 yards from the No. 3 tees; 5,066 yards from the No. 4 tees; 4,541yards from the No. 5 tees; PAR: 71. MANAGER: Amy McNutt. GOLF PROFESSIONAL: Chad Kitzmiller.

SUPERINTENDENT: Kyle Smith.

MEMBERSHIPS: Call for rates.

PHONE: (330) 887-0391. WEBSITE: www.Westfieldgroupcountryclub.com

47. Rawiga WHERE IT IS: 10353 Rawiga Road, Seville. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,711 yards from the black tees; 6,359 yards from the white tees; 5,610 yards from the gold tees; 4,941 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72.

MANAGER: Bill Colianni. HEAD PRO: Bill Colianni. PHONE: (330) 336-8809.

FEES: Call or check the website for daily and weekend rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.rawigacc.com

48. Pine Valley WHERE IT IS: 469 Reimer Road, Wadsworth. TYPE OF COURSE: Public. LENGTH: 6,097 yards from the blue tees; 5,268 yards from the red tees. PAR: 72. PHONE: (330) 335-3375. OWNERS: Michael and Lisa Reynolds. FEES: Call or check the website for daily, weekend, senior rates and specials.

WEBSITE: www.pinevalleyohio.com

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GOLF 2020

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DRIVING RANGES Benko’s WHERE IT IS: 10364 Middle Ave., Elyria PHONE: 458-4386 FEATURES: Open-air range with 12 mats, 20 grass tees, putting green, 75-to-85-yard short-game area; instruction available HOURS: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week PRICES: Call for rates MANAGER: Phil Benko OTHER SERVICES: Custom-made golf clubs, alterations and repair.

Golf Zone WHERE IT IS: 810 Center Road, Avon PHONE: 937-7940 FEATURES: One of the most high-tech golf simulation systems there is with a driving range and replay video HOURS: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week PRICES: Call for rates GOLF PRO: Todd Casabella OTHER SERVICES: A full bar and enough room to hold parties with indoor and virtual golf WEBSITE: Golfzonepark.us

SportsVille WHERE IT IS: 37500 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, a little over a mile west of Avon-Belden Road (Rt. 83) PHONE: 327-3040 FEATURES: 20 lighted, covered tees; 600 feet of grass tees for summer use plus a chipping and putting area, automated driving range that can be used during the daylight hours with a credit card or membership card plus updated batting cages and miniature golf course.

SCHEDULE Lorain District Women’s Golf Association JUNE

5 — Big Met, 8 a.m.; 12 — Mallard Creek, 8 a.m.; 19 — Coppertop, 8 a.m.; 26 — Forest Hills, 8 a.m.

JULY

3 — Indian Hollow, 8 a.m.; 10 — Brentwood, 8 a.m. (meeting to follow); 17 — Springvale, 8 a.m.; 24 — Carlisle, 8 a.m.; 31 — Mallard Creek, 8 a.m.

AUGUST

7 — Willow Creek, 8 a.m.; Thunderbird Hills North (Week 1 tournament), 8 a.m.; 21 — Thunderbird Hills South (Week 2 tournament), 8 a.m.; 28 — Hilliard Lakes, 8 a.m.

SEPTEMBER

4 — Echo Valley, 8:30 a.m.; 11 — Rawiga, 8:30 a.m.; 18 — Legacy, 8:30 a.m.; 25 — Bob-OLink (scramble/luncheon), 8:30 a.m.

COURSES From D6

49. Eagle Creek WHERE IT IS: 2406 New State Road, Norwalk. TYPE OF COURSE: Public.

LENGTH: 6,633 yards from the gold tees; 6,419 yards from the gold/black tees; 6,234 yards from the black tees; 5,835 yards from the white tees; 5,366 yards from the white/silver tees; 4,908 yards from the silver tees. PAR: 71.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A challenging but highly playable course in excellent condition with large bentgrass greens and water coming into play on 11 holes.

Rated 4½ stars by Golf Digest. Driving range. PHONE: (419) 668-8535. HEAD PRO: David Morgan. FEES: Call or check the website for specials and rates.

WEBSITE: www.eaglecreekgolf.com — Compiled by Brad Bournival, The Chronicle-Telegram

HOURS: Check website for monthly hours PRICES: Check online OTHER SERVICES: Lessons available WEBSITE: www.sportsvilleohio.com

The Oaks WHERE IT IS: 24240 Royalton Road (Rt. 82), half-mile east of Rt. 252, Columbia Station PHONE: 236-5060 FEATURES: 24 covered tees, 14 outdoor mats, pro shop, private and group rates available; Two PGA pros on staff; Facebook page HOURS: Tuesday and Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

PRICES: $3-$16 GOLF PRO: Paula Slavinsky WEBSITE: www.oaksgolffacility.com

Buzzard Cove WHERE IT IS: 1053 Bellus Road, Hinckley PHONE: (330) 278-2384.

FEATURES: 25 tee boxes with target areas to hone your game HOURS: See website for details PRICES: $7 for 30 balls, $9 for 75 balls, $10 for 120 balls MANAGER: Joe Gallo OTHER SERVICES: Miniature golf with an arcade room as well as a snack bar.

WEBSITE: www.buzzardcove.com — Compiled by Brad Bournival, The Chronicle-Telegram

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

D7

‘Tiger Slam’ special to air Sunday

Golf Channel was going to wait until a few hours after the Masters was over to show the latest project from its Golf Films unit called “Tiger Slam.� But it wasn’t going to wait until November.

The timing turned out to be even better.

The one-hour special, which chronicles Woods winning all four majors in a span of 294 days, will be shown two hours after Woods is seen in live competition for the first time in three months. “Tiger Slam� is scheduled to air Sunday at 8 p.m., right after Woods and Peyton Manning face Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in a charity exhibition for COVID-19 relief efforts.

The film originally was set to be shown April 12, the Sunday night after the Masters. But then the new coronavirus put a stop to sports, and the Masters eventually was rescheduled for two weeks before Thanksgiving. Golf Channel decided to wait until the right moment.

It helps, too, that “Tiger Slam� will be shown one week after the conclusion of “The Last Dance� documentary on Michael Jordan and his championship runs with the Chicago Bulls.

For Woods, the one-hour special covers four tournaments — Woods his 15-shot victory in the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in 2000, his eight-shot victory in the British Open at St. Andrews to complete the career Grand Slam, his playoff victory over Bob May in the PGA Championship at Valhalla and his battle with Mickelson and David Duval to win the Masters.

Woods remains the only player to hold all four professional majors at the same time.

The film, with limited commercial interruption, is narrated by Emmy Awardwinning actor Michael Kenneth Williams. It features insight from caddie Steve Williams and swing coach Butch Harmon, along with sports media personalities at the majors. Steve Williams talks about the time they nearly ran out of golf balls to finish the fog-delayed second round of the U.S. Open on Saturday morning because Woods was putting in his hotel and left three balls in his room.

Golf Films began in 2014 with the four-part series on Arnold Palmer, which was shown right after the Masters that year. It also has produced a three-part series on Jack Nicklaus and a two-part film on Ben Hogan. — Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press

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D8 Wednesday, May 20, 2020

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Caddie sack: Coronavirus means no work Chris Assenheimer The Chronicle-Telegram Here’s someone most people probably haven’t considered as plans for the return of sports are beginning to take form: The caddie.

Yes, they are behind the scenes in the grand scheme, but they are up close and personal to the golfer they’re serving. In this new era of social distancing, at least locally, that’s not going to work.

As of now, most courses — private and public — are open, but under guidelines of one golfer per cart or bag if you’re carrying your own clubs.

That includes private courses in Lorain County — Elyria Country Club and Red Tail Golf Club and Avon Oaks Country Club in Avon.

Red Tail doesn’t employ caddies, but they do have bag service and that will be under strict social distance restrictions moving forward.

So, for now, there’s no caddying going on at the country clubs and it’s unknown when and if that’s going to change this summer.

Social distancing guidelines put job on hold for now, leaving area teens to find other ways to make money “It’s to be determined,” Elyria Country Club caddie master Jeff Bailey said. “There’s no caddying going on now. And it’s unfortunate because they’re all out of school and they’re all wanting to work. I was hoping something was going to happen by around now.

“At the moment, I just don’t know where that all stands. I’m a little less encouraged than I was a couple weeks ago. But in a week, they could change something and they could try it, I don’t know. I’m hopeful for these kids because they’re not even in school. They’d love to be out here working.”

“As of now, there is no caddying,” Avon Oaks first assistant pro Mike Miller said. “It doesn’t help with social distancing when you’ve got a caddy. We don’t know if we’ll get it back at the end of the year, but as of now there’s no caddies going out.”

Bailey, who’s managed the caddie program at ECC for 37 years, said he’s received texts every day for weeks from caddies looking for updates on the situation.

Many of them are in high schools which are closed for the year.

Instead of getting some solace — and money — once virtual school lets out in the summer, they can’t perform their part-time jobs.

That includes ECC caddies Andrew Massey, a junior at Vermilion High School, Logan Janik, a junior at Amherst High and Brian Sayers, a graduating senior at Keystone High.

“They’re all good kids, all hard-working caddies,” Bailey said. “(They’re) all in high school. They probably had planned on making some good money this summer and have not been able to caddy up to this point.”

Needless to say, times have changed for the local caddies.

“Last year at this time I was probably working every weekend, so I was already a couple hundred bucks up from now,” Janik said.

“It just kinda stinks, I don’t know what’s going to happen.”

“It’s kinda hard right now,” Massey said. “I’m also a bag boy at the (local) golf course and I don’t know if I can work right now. I’m just seeing what can happen in the next couple weeks.

“I’m optimistic. I hope I can, but I’m not really figuring it will actually happen. I’m optimistic, but I know it probably won’t go how I want it to be.”

As Sayers prepares to leave for college in the fall, he could have used some spending money from the summer.

“It actually sucks a lot,” Sayers

said. “I set up to caddy and meet new people and have a good time. I actually have to work construction.

I enjoy caddying much more.

“We’ve heard that they’re just trying to find out the best time for us to come back. I’m hoping it’s soon. It’s kinda like a waiting game right now.

I’m pretty sure all of the caddies want it back, all of us enjoy it a lot.”

Janik is keeping the faith and holding out hope for a last-ditch option that will keep him employed over the summer months.

“What I’m thinking is there’s caddying, where you’re carrying bags, and there’s chasing, where you’re next to the carts, running and giving them distances,” he said. “So I really think that if we did wear masks and gloves, we could still chase, because we’re never really near the people. I feel like if they limited it to that, we’d be fine.”

At least it would be something.

Contact Chris Assenheimer at 329-7136 or cassenheimer@chroniclet.com.

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