This fall the weather was not good on many of our Sundays mornings, and then the cold came in for good. But, we still played a ton of great local courses and it's only fitting we dish out some well deserved kudos here. These are our Five Favorite Courses we played this season.  This is not a "best of"  list.  These are the courses we enjoyed the most for many reasons.  We play courses from Sandusky to
Willoughby, to Canton, to Eastern Portage County. And everywhere in between that box.

Should be noted all courses we played, (and there were a ton), were all in great shape and all local superintendents should be proud of their courses during another challenging weather year for them.

I will also link you back to our original review so you can learn about the courses in case you have never played there.  You can also see pictures of the course and see how we played there. We are like you, we shoot well sometimes and sometimes not so much. So from the Dewsweepers Joe Red. Tex, Beef and me, Wynn....(and occasional fill-ins)

The Dewsweepers Five Favorite Courses for 2014

1/  Sugar Bush - What a great track we played for the first time this season in Portage County.   We
                             played this early in the year and on this day it was a bit wet, but we loved this
                             course. Very challenging, great character. We will play this at least twice this year.

2/  Manakiki -  Simply a great course in the MetroParks in Willoughby.  This is an old school course
                         with a rich history, and a great rate to boot for the quality of course it is.  Simply a
                         gorgeous place to play, worth the drive. Second year on this list.

3/  Shale Creek -  In Medina. This was right up there with the great places we played. And this could
                             have been the toughest course we played all year.  And the day we played it was
                             early in the season and windy. Fabulous place. Play it.

4/  Thunderbird Hills South - In Huron.  One of the best kept secrets in the area. Second year on this
                          list.  Young course part of a 36 hole complex that is fabulous and getting better every
                          year.  Worth the drive. Play the North and the South, would make a great trip.

5/  Maplecrest -  Near Kent is one of the fun places we play.  It is not a long course, but a shotmakers
                            course.  Fun to play and you can score if you are hitting the ball straight.  Old and
                            mature. Wonderful and quaint place to play.

5/  (Tie)  Brookledge - Cuyahoga Falls. For a city owned course, this place is terrific!  Amazing
                shape and a great staff.  If you have never played this place, you should. Challenging and
                wonderful. Country club quality for a public course. Second year on this list.

Courses To Keep An Eye On In 2015

Cossett Creek -  (Formerly Brunswick Hills)  Brunswick.   New attitude and major improvements
                           there.  Exciting to see, and this could be a great place to play soon.  Still work to do
                           but they are on their way.  Story of 9 very different 9's.

Hickory Nut -  Columbia Station.  The improvements to this course over the past couple years are
                         amazing.  This is really coming along, and is improving all the time in every way.
                         In a few more seasons, this place could be incredible. 

Springvale - North Olmsted.  This place is in the middle of a major renovations from top to bottom.
                     The course, though simply designed was in AMAZING shape this summer. This was
                     the surprise of the season for us.  Great place!  Once in disrepair - Not anymore.

There the are!  Look for the Dewsweepers Sunday Morning Golf Course Reviews  this spring right here!  Hopefully starting in March!

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