Thunder Hills Golf Course, CLOSED 2010

Detailed description of Thunder Hills Golf Course, CLOSED 2010

Thunder Hill Golf Course, also know as The Reserve At Thunder Hill, is a Public, 27 hole golf facility located in Madison, Ohio, about 35 miles from Cleveland. The facility has two course, the 18-hole Thunder Course and the 9-hole Little Thunder Course

The Thunder Course first opened for play in 1976.The course was designed by the original course owner, Fred Slagle.

Little Thunder Course ____________________

Little Thunder is an 18-hole executive course. Little Thunder opened for play in 2007. It also was designed by Fred Slagle.

Little Thunder is perfect for beginners.  This course plays to a par-56 and maximum distance of 3,200 yards.

Thunder Course ____________________

The course was closed for renovation in 1997 and reopened in 1998 with improved drainage, rennovated greens, new fairways and reshaped bunkers.

Par for the course is 72. From the back tees the course plays to 7,504 yards. From the forward tees the course measures 4,787 yards. The longest hole on the course is #8, a 620 yard par-5. The shortest hole on the course is the #11, a 175 yard par-3.

This is perhaps the most unique course in Northern Ohio, Thunder Hill is extremely difficult and a naturally beautiful track. Over fifty percent of the par 4's and 5's tee over water to a tight fairway. The course has over 72 ponds! Formerly a fish hatchery, the water adds challenge and scenery.The fairways are sloping and well bunkered, placing a premium on shot accuracy.  The greens are also well sloped and somewhat fast.

Thunder tees: par-72, 7,504 yards, 
Champion tees: par-72, 6,866 yards, 
Reserve tees: par-72, 6,437 yards, 
Challenge tees: par-72, 5,754 yards, 
Sanctuary tees: par-72, 4,769 yards, 

The Thunder Hill golf facility had dwindling revenue for a number of years, prior to closing in 2010.