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Akron/Firestone is Ohio's most underrated bucket-list stop, anchored by the newly bookable Firestone Country Club and its legendary South Course, 7 courses in our catalog, $$$$ pricing, fly into CLE, best played April through October.
Firestone Country Club, home of 'The Monster' South Course, former WGC-Bridgestone host, is now bookable via stay-and-play packages for the first time. Three Jones/Fazio 18s on one property for a one-time bucket list stay.
What are the top golf courses in Akron / Firestone?
7 courses
Akron / Firestone has 7 courses in Scramble's catalog, anchored by Firestone Country Club - Fazio Course, Firestone Country Club - South Course, and Firestone Country Club - North Course. Each anchors a strong rotation for a 3-4 round buddies trip. All three play within a normal trip itinerary out of the same lodging base.
Firestone Country Club - Fazio Course
Tom Fazio (2002)
Firestone Country Club - South Course
Bert Way (1929), Robert Trent Jones Sr. redesign (1960)
Firestone Country Club - North Course
Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1969)
$$Windmill Lakes Golf Club
$$Raintree Country Club
$Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club
$$Boulder Creek Golf Club
Joe Salemi (2002)
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How much does a 3-round Akron / Firestone golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Akron / Firestone runs about $990 per person with mid-range ($$) lodging. That covers 3 peak-season green fees, lodging at roughly two golfers per room, and a daily food + ground-transit allowance. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Adjust the round count, group size, or tier on the trip calculator to see how the number moves. See the full breakdown →
Where is Akron / Firestone and how do I get there?
Akron / Firestone sits in Ohio. The closest major airport is Cleveland (CLE), which serves as the primary hub for most visitors. Most groups fly into CLE, rent one or two SUVs, and base out of a single resort or hotel for the entire trip.
What's the best month for golf in Akron / Firestone?
The strongest months for golf in Akron / Firestone are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation. Akron / Firestone averages a 35°F high in January and a 81°F high in July, so playable conditions cluster in the shoulder months. Book early in those windows. Rates and tee-time inventory tighten as the season firms up.
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Akron / Firestone data is part of Scramble's catalog of 128 destinations and 971 independently researched courses. Weather data from 20 years of Open-Meteo; awards compiled from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and state-level rankings.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.