After a long and cold winter, Spring has finally arrived in Northeast Ohio, which means it's time to hit the links.
Beyond the private treks like Canterbury and Firestone, this area offers a wide array of great golf courses for both the once-a-week hackers and the single-digit handicappers.
Here's a look at 25 of the best public golf courses in the region, complete with a map of their locations.
NOTE: If you have any suggestions for other courses that could be included, email them to digital content producer Tyler Carey at tcarey@wkyc.com.
28980 White Rd, Willoughby Hills
Rates start at $22 for 18 holes
Rocky River Metroparks Reservation, 4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park
Rates start at $26 for 18 holes
24131 Briardale Ave., Euclid
Rates start at $16 for 18 holes
3087 Chenoweth Road, Akron
Rates start at $24 for 18 holes
1101 Barlow Road, Hudson
Rates start at $28 for 18 holes
13095 Rockhaven Road, Chesterland
Rates start at $45 for 18 holes
2770 Call Road, Stow
Rates start at $26 for 18 holes
2000 S Hawkins Ave., Akron
Rates start at $23 for 18 holes
665 U.S. Grant St., LaGrange
Rates start at roughly $24 for 18 holes
300 State Road, Hinckley
Rates start at $37 for 18 holes
445 State Road, Hinckley
Rates start at $35 for 18 holes
38890 Hodgson Road, Willoughby
Rates start at $21 for 18 holes
2909 S Cleveland Massillon Road, Norton
Rates start at $22 for 18 holes
North Chagrin Metroparks Reservation, 35501 Eddy Road, Willoughby
Rates start at $32 for 18 holes
8921 Center Road, Austinburg
Rates start at $20 for 18 holes
1900 Randolph Road, Suffield
Rates start at $20 for 18 holes
5650 Quarry Lake Drive, Canton
Rates start at $35 for 18 holes
485 Judson Road, Kent
Rates start at $24 for 18 holes
6505 Ridge Road, Parma
Rates start at $24 for 18 holes
23386 Royalton Road, Columbia Station
Rates start at $19 for 18 holes
Bedford Metroparks Reservation, 18753 Egbert Road, Bedford
Rates start at $26 for 18 holes
Brecksville Metroparks Reservation, 9445 Brecksville Road, Brecksville
Rates start at $32 for 18 holes
One Club Drive, Highland Heights
Rates start at $65 for 18 holes
294 W Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron
Rates start at $20 for 18 holes
6544 State Route 14, Ravenna
Rates start at $25 for 18 holes