55% match
For Orange tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Big Met Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Big Met Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Big Met Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19.7
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Big Met Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Big Met Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jrd@clevelandmetroparks.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
4811 Valley Pkwy, Fairview Park, OH 44126, USA
Course Description
Cleveland Metroparks is a nationally recognized and accredited park system, spanning more than 25,000 acres across Northeast Ohio. It includes 18 park reservations, more than 325 miles of trails, nine golf courses, eight lakefront parks, dining and retail venues and nationally acclaimed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Founded in 1917, Cleveland Metroparks draws more than 19 million annual visitors, and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo ranks as one of the most popular year-round attractions in Northeast Ohio.Cleveland Metroparks is a 17-time Award Winner of the NorthCoast 99 "Best Places to Work in Northeast Ohio." Cleveland Metroparks Mission StatementProtecting nature, connecting communities and inspiring conservation of our world.
park reservations • hiking trails • lakefront parks • nature centers • zoo attractions • emerald necklace • golf courses • education programs • special events • volunteer opportunities • conservation • outdoor recreation • trail system • bird watching • picnic areas • sports venues • community programs • public parks • ohio parks • nature conservation • recreation • parks • trails • zoo • community engagement • outdoor activities • parks and recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stanley Thompson
Opened
1926
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⭐4.3(394 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Big Met Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short layout stresses tee accuracy to feed wedge and short iron approaches on most holes, with repeating par save pressure from modest pars but blow-up risk on select indexed beasts.This short layout stresses tee accuracy to feed wedge and short iron approaches on most holes, with repeating par save pressure from modest pars but blow-up risk on select indexed beasts.
O
Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 725640 yards5157 metersCR 66.5Bogey 86.4Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.8 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.6 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | — | 12 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 305 | 305 | 154 | 381 | 283 | 448 | 139 | 374 | 2734 | 136 | 342 | 185 | 459 | 389 | 371 | 450 | 284 | 290 | 2906 | 5640 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736172 yards5644 metersCR 74.7Bogey 103.7Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.1 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 16 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 326 | 338 | 170 | 448 | 304 | 515 | 163 | 407 | 3076 | 162 | 365 | 193 | 473 | 432 | 378 | 477 | 291 | 325 | 3096 | 6172 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735665 yards5180 metersCR 72.2Bogey 99.9Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.5 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 16 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 306 | 305 | 154 | 381 | 283 | 448 | 139 | 374 | 2767 | 128 | 342 | 185 | 459 | 389 | 371 | 450 | 284 | 290 | 2898 | 5665 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Big Met Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Orange tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
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Get Started61% match
For Orange tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Orange tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Big Met Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Big Met Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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53% match
For Orange tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision21%
Mechanics20%
70% match
For Orange tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Orange tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Orange tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Orange tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
Precision13%
69% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Accuracy25%
Aim23%
58% match
For Orange tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Distance Control13%
60% match
For Orange tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Dispersion16%
Alignment15%
51% match
For Orange tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started76% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Orange tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Orange tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
41% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
58% match
For Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control10%
74% match
For Gold tees
Turn into par saves, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
28% match
For Gold tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
53% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
42% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started57% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision21%
Alignment21%
71% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Dispersion14%
Scoring14%
83% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
56% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
38% match
For Orange tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
58% match
For Orange tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
69% match
For Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Aim13%
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Get Started67% match
For Orange tees
Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
74% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision17%
Accuracy13%
66% match
For Orange tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Trajectory12%
48% match
For Orange tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
58% match
For Orange tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
72% match
For Orange tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Distance Control16%
77% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Orange tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Big Met Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Big Met Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Big Met Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Big Met Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Big Met Golf Course technically exacting. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Big Met Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5906 yards. The back tees extend to 6172.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Big Met Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Big Met Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6172.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Big Met Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Big Met Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6172.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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