Fazio Course at Firestone Country Club

Designer: Tom Fazio

The Firestone Fazio Course (formerly known as the West Course) is a links-style course built in 1989 and redesigned by Tom Fazio Architects in 2021. A par 70 playing just under 7,000 yards from the back tees, the opening nine winds around the perimeter of the South Course, while the closing nine moves west and climbs in elevation. The Fazio Course is the current home of the Ohio Senior Open.

The Fazio Course features wide open undulating fairways and large, subtly breaking greens. Few trees restrict tee shots, though ample bunkers frame sightlines, demanding accuracy and distance control to stay out of the sand. No matter your skill level, each round on Fazio is sure to delight, from the scenic, elevated vistas to each strategically designed hole.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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How to Play the Fazio Course

  • Opening Nine: The first nine holes wind around the perimeter of the South Course, with wide fairways allowing for more forgiving tee shots. Focus on accuracy and distance control to stay out of the bunkers.
  • Fourth Hole: A short par 4 that tempts long hitters to drive the green. Most players should lay back with a fairway wood or hybrid to avoid the large bunkers in front of the green.
  • Closing Nine: The back nine climbs in elevation, offering scenic views and challenging elevation changes. The 18th hole, a straightaway par 4, demands accuracy to avoid the small creek near the green.

Key Challenges

  • Bunkers: Ample bunkers frame the fairways and greens, demanding accuracy and careful shot planning to avoid the sand.
  • Elevation Changes: The back nine features significant elevation changes, which require thoughtful club selection and shot execution.
  • Greens: Large with subtle breaks, the greens require precise putting and good distance control.
  • Fairways: Wide and undulating, the fairways allow for strategic play and positioning, making it important to plan your shots carefully.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fazio Course at Firestone Country Club

# 1 / Hole 1

Par: 4

Handicaps:
Men's 5 Women's 5

Yardage by Tee:

Gold Tee 444

Blue Tee 425

Hybrid Tee 379

White Tee 379

Red Tee 350

Slope:

Gold 73.5/128 | Blue 71.4/123 | Hybrid 69.9/120 | White 69.1/118 | Red 69.9/119

Pro Tips

Playing 380 yards from the Member Tees, this Par 4 is straight out with a wide landing area. A fairway bunker sits on the left side of the fairway and high fescue far left. The right side of the fairway is lined with thicker rough and a few tall trees. The approach into the green may not seem like it but is slightly an uphill shot. The large green is protected by two large bunkers: one left and one right. The green itself slopes back to front and subtly right to left