The PGA may be abandoning Firestone Country Club, but honors continue to roll in for the beloved golf course in Akron.
Golfweek recently released its annual list of best public golf courses for every state. Firestone’s three courses — Firestone (South), Firestone (North) and Firestone (Fazio) — all made the top five.
It’s not much new for Firestone. The courses have topped Golfweek’s list the past several years.
While many think Firestone is solely a private country club, the public can still play its courses.
How golfers can play Firestone Country Club without a membership
Firestone offers “Stay & Play Packages,” where golfers can book a club room or villa on the golf course grounds for two or three nights and play three rounds of golf (one each on the North, South and Fazio courses) or four rounds (All courses with one replay that excludes the South Course), depending on the package selected.
Pricing varies by season, according to Firestone’s website, which recommends calling the club for details.
The country club is also available for corporate outings and private events, another way non-members might have a chance to play.
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CONTRIBUTING: Chad Murphy, USA TODAY Network Ohio
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Firestone courses named Ohio’s best again. Here’s how you can play them
Reporting by Dan Kadar, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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