Geoffrey Cornish (redesign of pre-existing course)
Access
Private
Par
Par 72
Length
5,283 – 7,007 yds
The verdict
Private Club Challenge Done Right
Weymouth Country Club delivers a strategic, immaculately kept parkland test for members and their guests. Long, tree-lined holes, rolling terrain, and classic Cornish shaping provide a true championship-caliber experience. Tough but fair, it’s a staple of serious regional golf.
Course DNA
Difficulty
77
Scenery
69
Conditioning
86
Shot Variety
73
Walkability
75
Green Complexity
71
Wow Factor
66
Design Quality
70
Don't miss
Be sure to ask about the course’s apple orchard legacy—some fruit trees and local stories still mark the oldest parts of the routing.
At a glance
Quick facts
Course architect
Geoffrey Cornish (redesign)
Original site
Former apple orchard land
LPGA tour host
1974, 1975
US Open qualifiers
1994, 1995, 2010, 2014, 2016
Ohio Open host
2011–12, 2017–19
Recent capital investment
Multi-million dollar improvements in 2025
Mature tree corridors
Signature club feature
The design
The architecture
Weymouth Country Club presents a pure, thoughtfully routed parkland test over rolling former orchard land. Geoffrey Cornish's redesign turned mature tree corridors, classic doglegs, and natural water features into a playable but robust championship layout. Defended by well-positioned bunkers, undulating bentgrass greens, and a few strategic risk-reward par fives, it rewards smart positioning, precise approaches, and staying out of trouble under pressure. Consistent conditioning, traditional beauty, and a stern finish make this a club where every round feels like a big occasion.
Cornish’s redesign honored the landscape’s natural movement and heritage, creating a walking-friendly, subtly strategic Northeast Ohio parkland classic.
Defining features
Rolling terrain with mature hardwoods throughout
Classic dogleg holes and strong routing variety
Contoured, well-bunkered bentgrass greens
Water hazards and orchard site origins
Championship back-nine finish
Quiet, member-focused atmosphere
Hole by hole
Signature holes
Hole 10
The Long Journey
PAR
5
YARDAGE
555
A true three-shot par 5 for most, the 10th unfurls after the turn as the longest hole on the layout. Its length, subtle shifts in fairway contour, and strategically placed bunkers challenge decision-making from the very first swing of the back nine.
Play it smart
Play for position with your tee and second shots, leaving an ideal wedge angle for attacking the guarded green.
Where it bites
Straying left or right risks a blocked path or awkward layup around fairway bunkers.
Course management
Shots to think about
Approaching the par-5 5th green
Laying up to your favorite wedge distance is wiser than tempting a risky long shot past bunkers and water.
Teeing off on narrow dogleg par-4s
Club down for placement—tree corridors tighten dramatically past 250 yards.
Long par 3s such as 7 and 15
Prioritize direction and pick a club that clears the front; missing short usually means bogey at best.
Back-nine par-5s (10 and 14)
Avoid tempting back pins; a well-placed layup below the hole can yield safer approach angles.
Final approach on 18
Take one more club to account for subtle elevation into the green—short is trouble.
Bunkered approach shots
Greenside traps are deep and require a confident, committed splash to escape.
On the day
What to expect
Conditions
Expect fast, smooth greens and manicured fairways reflecting private-club attention to detail all season.
Pace
Member pace—steady and rarely backed up, with most groups moving at a comfortable but focused speed.
Vibe
Traditional, understated, and welcoming; a classic member’s club built for serious golf and camaraderie.
Before you tee off
Your game plan
01
Practice Like a Member
Arrive early to take advantage of the heavily used members-only range and well-kept short-game area.
02
Control Your Ball Off the Tee
With tight tree lines and subtle doglegs, accuracy with driver or long iron will save you countless strokes.
03
Study the Green Complexes
Preview pin positions—undulation and strategic bunkering require thoughtful approach targeting.
The lore
How it came to be
1994
First U.S. Open qualifier hosted
2025
Major multimillion-dollar course and clubhouse investment
Stories & legends
What makes it special
Roots & Land
Built on Orchard Roots
Before becoming a parkland golf mainstay, Weymouth's rolling Ohio acres were once apple orchard rows—a legacy visible today in the mature trees and gently undulating fairways. Cornish’s reworking paid homage to the site’s agricultural heritage while crafting a strategic championship layout.
Tournament Pedigree
Ohio’s Tour Test
Weymouth’s run as LPGA host and repeated U.S. Open qualifying site solidified its status as a regional proving ground. The demanding par-4 finish and firm, true greens mean no easy walk for aspiring pros or club champions.
Finale Drama
Championship Finish
The 18th at Weymouth is notorious among members—a burly par 4 stretching to 470 yards, always demanding a disciplined tee shot and a nervy long approach to finish strong. It’s regarded as one of Northeast Ohio’s best closing tests.
For the group chat
Fun facts
1
The site was once an active apple orchard.
2
Weymouth hosted the Ladies LPGA Tour two years running in the 1970s.
3
The course stretches a full 7,007 yards from the tips.
4
Several Ohio Open titles have been decided here.
5
Recent multimillion-dollar investments upgraded both course and amenities.
Build the trip
If you're making a Northeast Ohio golf trip out of it
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Municipal
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Thunderbird Hills Golf Club
Public
A fun, approachable track for an off-day round in a scenic setting.
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Another strong private option with tournament pedigree if you can secure a guest round.
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