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Hardest Golf Courses in Lorain County, Ohio

The 12 most challenging golf courses in Lorain County, Ohio, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Lorain County

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1
Avon Oaks Country Club
Blue tees · 6,474 yds · Rating 77.9 · Par 72Avon
141
2
Carlisle Golf Club
White tees · 6,249 yds · Rating 70.9 · Par 71Grafton
140
3
Red Tail Golf Club
Black tees · 6,974 yds · Rating 74.9 · Par 72Avon
138
4
Oberlin Golf Club
White tees · 6,280 yds · Rating 76.7 · Par 72 · PrivateOberlin
138
5
Echo Valley Golf Club
Gold tees · 6,162 yds · Rating 76.2 · Par 64Wellington
135
6
Elyria Country Club
Black tees · 6,810 yds · Rating 73.0 · Par 72Elyria
134
7
Bob-O-Link Golf Course
Back tees · 6,568 yds · Rating 70.3 · Par 72Avon
121
8
Hickory Nut Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,364 yds · Rating 70.1 · Par 71Columbia Station
120
9
Royal Crest Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,746 yds · Rating 70.9 · Par 71Columbia Station
118
10
Mallard Creek Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,501 yds · Rating 70.6 · Par 72Columbia Station
113
11
Brentwood Golf Club
Blue tees · 5,148 yds · Rating 64.7 · Par 70Grafton
109
12
Forest Hills
Blue tees · 2,295 yds · Rating 31.0 · Par 31Elyria
102

Lorain County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Lorain County, Ohio?

Avon Oaks Country Club in Avon is currently the hardest golf course in Lorain County based on slope (slope rating 141).

How many ranked golf courses are in Lorain County, Ohio?

33 golf courses in Lorain County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 12 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Lorain County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.