With a Fairways Membership at Mallard Creek, you can pay one low rate to play as much as you’d like
By Patricia Nugent
Ohio is known for being the birthplace of golf legend Jack Nicklaus and his iconic course, Muirfield Village. We’re also near the top—number six, actually—for having more golf courses per capita than other states, at 757.
When Fairways Golf put together its 2020 & 2021 Fairways Membership for unlimited golf at four local courses, Mallard Creek Golf Club General Manager, Jonathan Palmer, was thrilled to partner with Ohio native, five-time PGA Tour winner Jason Dufner.
For a one-time fee, people can enjoy unlimited golf this year and next year at all of these four courses: Mallard Creek, Pine Brook, Briarwood and Hinckley Hills Golf Clubs.
“These hand-picked courses offer different sets of challenges for high and low handicappers,” he says. “They are perfect for relaxed social and family play, and also a nice fit for the ultra-competitive golfer.”
Growing the Game
“Dufner has an affinity for golf in Northeast Ohio,” says Jonathan. “He grew up in Olmsted Falls and played many local rounds with his father and grandfather while living in the area.”
Jason stopped by Mallard Creek recently to play a few holes and talk about why he’s such a big fan of the Fairways Membership.
“We have a huge problem with the game of golf as far as accessibility,” he says. “It’s expensive. It’s time-consuming. There are so many choices, I think people get overwhelmed.”
He points out that the Fairways Membership solves these issues by cutting down the price while opening up diverse venues to play, adding to the enjoyment of the game.
Unlimited Tee Times and Much More
Jonathan is a leader when it comes to promoting golf. To make the membership even more golfer-friendly, he has included some nice perks. Included with every membership are:
• Unlimited golf at Mallard Creek, Pine Brook, Briarwood and Hinckley Hills;
• Good for all of 2020 and 2021, any day, any time, including weekends and holidays;
• Tee times available for booking up to two weeks in advance;
• Online tee times;
• Member-only private-club days throughout the upcoming seasons;
• $10 off USGA handicapping;
• Clinic and junior golf discounts;
• Early bird notice about specials and events;
• Early renewal for the next edition of the Fairways Membership.
There are a limited number of memberships available. Each year they sell out by mid-June, often sooner. The cost per membership is just $398.
“I really think that what they are doing here has helped the game of golf in Northeast Ohio,” says Jason.
Hit the Links
“We’re already having a terrific spring turnout of golfers enjoying the fresh air and scenic views of all four of our membership courses,” says Jonathan.
In addition to a vibrant junior golf program, all four courses offer league play for women and men, couples and seniors, throughout the season. Mallard Creek, in particular, has earned a fine reputation for hosting outings, large and small, from 20 to 500 people.
Mallard Creek Golf Club is located at 34500 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station. The phone number is 440-748-8231. Visit the website at TheMallardCreek.com or FairwaysMembership.com to sign up for the special unlimited membership.