Tanglewood National Golf Club facts for kids
Tanglewood National Golf Club is a public golf course located in Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, Ohio. It's part of the Tanglewood Lake neighborhood.
This golf club used to be a private club called Tanglewood Country Club. In 2007, it faced problems because a main road to the club was closed for three years. This made it very hard for the business to operate.
On June 6, 2009, Marc Strauss bought the club at an auction. He paid $950,000, which was less than half of what it was worth. After this, it became known as Tanglewood National Golf Club starting July 1, 2009. The club was sold again in late 2023 to new owners.
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The Amazing Golf Course
Tanglewood National Golf Club has an 18-hole championship golf course. This means it's a big course designed for serious golf competitions. A famous golf course architect named William F. Mitchell built it in 1966. The course officially opened for play in 1967.
The course covers about 132.47 acres, which is like 100 football fields! It has many trees lining the paths where golfers hit the ball. There are also 46 sand bunkers, which are sandy traps designed to make the game more challenging. Water features, like a creek, also run through the course.
The best score ever recorded on this course is 67, achieved by a golfer named Jubal Jerik. This is called the course record. Tanglewood is known for being a tough course to play. It used to be considered the hardest course in Northeastern Ohio.
Famous Golf Tournaments
Tanglewood has hosted some very important golf tournaments. These include the last Cleveland Open for the PGA Tour in 1972. The LPGA Babe Zaharias Classic and the Ohio Open have also been played here.
A professional golfer named Fuzzy Zoeller, who won the U.S. Open, once said that Tanglewood could even host a U.S. Open tournament. He meant that if the course was set up in a certain way, it would be challenging enough for such a major event.
In 1972, the PGA's Cleveland Open was held at Tanglewood Country Club. The winner was David Graham. He finished with a score of 278, which was 6 strokes under par. Graham won $30,000 after a sudden-death playoff against another golfer, Bruce Devlin.
The greens, which are the areas around the hole, are made of Bent Grass. The fairways, where golfers hit their shots, are also made of Bent Grass.
Owners of the Club
Here are the different owners of the golf club over the years:
- Dennis Romanini: 1981-2008
- Huntington Bank: 2008-2009
- Marc Strauss: 2009-2012
- Tanglewood Lake Homeowners Association: 2012–Present
Golf Professionals
Many skilled golf professionals have worked at Tanglewood. They help golfers improve their game and manage the club's golf operations.
Here are some of the head golf professionals:
- Mike Limback
- Bill Germana
- James H. Dale
- Jubal A. Jerik
- Tony Guerrieri
- Joe Romanini
- Matt Baca: 2009–present
The Bagroom and Pro Shop
The Bagroom was a special area where members could store their golf bags. It also had facilities for cleaning towels and golf balls. This room was connected to the Cart Barn, where golf carts were kept. This building is planned for future updates.
Today, the Pro Shop is located inside the Clubhouse. It sells golf clubs, clothing for men and women, and other golf accessories. There's also a snack shop in the Pro Shop where you can buy drinks and snacks.
The Clubhouse Renovations
The Tanglewood Country Club Clubhouse is a large building, about 27,000 square feet. It has gone through many updates and changes.
The first phase of renovations included a new roof, new windows, and new doors. The outside of the building was also updated with split rock sandstone. The entrance area, called the Porte Cochere, was redesigned to match the new look.
Inside, all the flooring was replaced. The conference room was redesigned, and two new bathrooms were added. The Main Ballroom, which can hold 200 guests, and the West Room, for 80 guests, were remodeled. These rooms can be combined to host up to 300 people. An old restaurant area will also become another ballroom for up to 70 guests.
The swimming pool was removed, and the area was leveled. This space will be relandscaped, and the parking lot will be made larger. The driving range, where golfers practice hitting balls, is also being expanded.
Special Events Hosted
Tanglewood has been the location for many different events, not just golf tournaments. These events often raise money for good causes or bring people together.
Some of the notable events include:
- PGA Cleveland Open in 1972
- LPGA Babe Zaharias Classic
- Northern Ohio PGA Jim Garner Memorial Golf Tournament
- Ohio Open Golf Championship in 1981
- Nestle/Bernie Kosar Charity Classic
- Sickle Cell Anemia Golf Outing
- Marymont Cavs Charity Golf Classic
- Kent State Architects event
- American Greetings Golf Outing
- Cousins Cigar Outing
- Tiffany's Cabaret Golf Outing
- NFL Alumni Golf Outing
- Urban League of Cleveland event
- Vincent Federico Memorial Outing
- The 1st and 3rd Annual Tanglewood Country Club Memorial Tournaments
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The bagroom, where golf bags were stored.
