Champions Golf Course

Champions reviewRating 3.4/5Value- 4$50 for 18 holes on a Friday morning/afternoon.Experience- 3Pace was slow for a Friday morning/afternoon. We had a group go around us and the 3some that was playing in front of us because they were playing so slow. Condition-3grounds under repair on two holes. Some of the tee boxes were in need of some work. Greens were well maintained but not perfect. Some bunkers had small rocks in them.Facilities/Amenities-4Practice range, chipping/ putting greenNewer clubhouse with an outdoor patioAnd a small bar, minimal food and snacks. Older cartsChallenge of course-3Overall Play-Tough courseThere were 2 holes that I felt were unnecessarily difficult with the design. A par 3 that set upon a hill with a valley below and trees surrounding it. A 4 that could've easily been a par 5. Majority of the holes were doglegs so you really don't need to play driver off tee. Challenge came from hazards mainly all the trees. In depth reviewThis course is one six public courses in Columbus. As someone from Northeast Ohio, Summit county specifically, I've realized just how spoiled we are with quality public courses. However, I will say, Champions gives some of the best courses in our area a run for their money.This course offers some significantly challenging holes while complementing the difficulty with some truly stunning views. While this course didn't have much water there were a fair amount of trees and sand bunkers. Most of the courses played on downhill slopes. There were also several doglegs that presented opportunities to go off the tee with clubs other than driver. On course play alone I would recommend champions but they also come equipped with a newly renovated clubhouse, patio, driving range, and chipping and putting green. The clubhouse staff were cordial but not overlay friendly. Thea starter gave great tips and explanations for the cart path rules. Recommendations to the course staff:The only issue I had with the course was that they had 2 holes with grounds under repair that took up about 30 yards of the fairway. But they did provide signs that let you know how far to get to that area and how far to clear. My issue was that they just hosted the USGA Junior tournament and that had to be an issue for those players.Also, I don't think that any course should be charging the full amount while there's major repairs going on. If I don't get the full experience then there should be some sort of discount. That's just my humble opinion. This is more common practice at courses in northeast Ohio. Overall: I would go back to see the course fully repaired and hope there isn't a ton wind.

THE RANGER IS RUDE ASF AND COURSE WAY OVERBOOKED. AND THE RANGE AND PUTTING GREENS ARE CLOSED WITH NO NOTICE POSTED ONLINE.Course is beautiful. But the ranger was a complete ***hole. We paid and were driving to the first hole, gave him our names and everything. Then, he presses EACH one of us to "show a receipt." None of us even got receipts from the person in the shop. He literally tried making us show our bank statement where the money was paid. Like how do you think we got the golf carts? Just extremely rude. Course is also WAYY Overbooked. They book tee times 6 mins apart so you are always gonna be waiting on people and there will always be people right behind you. One person behind me even yelled "just throw one down" when I tried looking for my ball in the rough, knowing we were gonna have to wait on the next hole anyways. POSITIVESNice course NEGATIVESRUDEA$$ POS ranger Way overbookedLack of communication about range being closed Not on the cheap end either. Due to the ranger, we will never be back which is unfortunate because the course is awesome. Too bad the ranger was a complete and total POS

Very difficult golf course with a lot of elevation changes. Best municipality course in all of the Columbus area, and I have played most, of not all the public courses in Central Ohio....hidden gem!!!

The course itself is okay. The greens are in rough condition. Paid $50 for the tee time which isn't too bad but rental clubs are $45 and those are in terrible condition. Like others have mentioned, the course is way overbooked. There was a group of 5 in front of us and 4 of them were walkers, so once they teed off one one of the holes we just decided to skip that hole and they ended up calling the Marshall on us who came and chewed us out for not asking permission and keeping order of play. Ridiculous.

The course it's self is great, called before hand and set a tee time and a club rental showed up and they had given the set out already so I was stuck with some thrown together clubs and a child's putter, I wasn't asked to pay for the rental but the time and money spent on the Uber is a bit disappointing especially when your not able to rent nice equipment, either way still a great course just be clear if you rent that they hold them for you

Course was in fantastic shape and the greens were fast, but the ball would stick on approach. There were a couple of questionable tee boxes, but can easily be overlooked with the great condition of the fairways and greens.Overall it was a tight course and not very forgiving.It would be 5-Stars if the price wasn't the same as somewhere like Bent Tree, and we were told there was a cart girl driving around with drinks and snacks, but that was a lie. The clubhouse snack spot didn't even open until 10:30AM.

Very unfriendly staff. Through a mix-up, we accidentally paid for 4 players when we only had a group of three. When we tried to get refunded for the additional player, the gentlemen refused and told us that it was "against the rules". Not sure what rule involves making people pay extra when it was his fault, but it doesn't seem right. Besides that, the course can't sell beer, the greens are not well kept, and some of the tee boxes are literally just hitting out of the rough. Not sure what I expected from a municipal course but this was a bad experience.

great design by a great golf course designer......rees jones. I have been a member of three private golf courses in Columbus. make no mistake, this layout and design is the equal of some of finest golf courses in central Ohio. however, it is in a bad neighborhood, and is a municipal golf course which means it doesn't have the money to keep in tip top shape like a private course. Dog legs, elevation changes, false fronts, some small greens....really good test and fun to play.

Beautiful course but come play here if you want to wait on people all day. Will take you at least 5 hours to finish 18. Overbooked.

I hadn't played Champions in a couple years, and was VERY impressed with it's condition. Kudos to the greens staff for the amazing transformation. It has always been a great layout, but now the conditions of the greens match the quality of the design. Highly recommend you check it out.