Played Zoar on 4/13/25! One of my favorite courses! Downside was they are already charging summer rates & the course was in poor condition...bunkers not edged/raked. Rough not cut...we had rain but ample time to mow. Should not be charging summer rates until course is completely ready!!!

Let me begin by saying that the fairways and greens are beautiful. The cart paths are a little rough on the back 9, but overall zoar is a great course with a nice range to practice. The bartender, Payton, is friendly and welcoming and im sure customers love seeing her. Unfortunately, the front desk worker of zoar, Paul, is the epitome of rude. I may be new to golf, but I am not new to customer service, and what Paul delivered was nothing short of a poor customer experience. We made it through 3 holes when massive strikes of lightning began regularly. We figured we would be called in because the lightning was happening every 30 seconds and, historically, lightning + golf clubs= dangerous, but I digress. The cart attendant, Joe, wasn't sure about the raincheck policy but referred us to "the grumpy guy up there." To our surprise, there was a man with his arms crossed, looking down at us from the window. When we approached Paul, we explained how we didn't feel safe because there was so much lightning and how we only made it through 3 holes and asked about a raincheck. Paul's response was "well is it raining?" In a very serious and rude tone. It had started Sprinkle, but not rain. I picked up on Paul's annoyed attitude and could tell he was offended and inconvenienced that we were making such a request. I told him we could wait out the storm if he preferred, and he said, "I dont want to stay here that long." Paul agreed to pro-rate us, asking if we EACH would like to be pro-rated (yes, Paul, because we EACH paid you 🫠). He reluctantly gave us a $13 voucher. My golf partner and I weren't looking for a handout, he couldve simply explained the raincheck policy, told us our options, ANYTHING other than being rude and dismissive. Paul was so put out by the request he forgot that he is an employee and should have respect for the public. What a shame that Paul is the first person potential golfers talk to on the phone to schedule a tee time and the first person they see when getting to the course. If we weren't familiar with other kind and valuable employees of Zoar, we wouldn't be back. What a disappointing experience.

Zoar Golf Club has been a "must play" for Northeastern Ohio & Western Pennsylvania golfers for 44 years! Google Reviewers give Zoar Golf Club 4.6 Stars. The club plays host each year to the Gatorade Collegiate, The Yuengling Scramble Series, the Zoar Memorial, the Zoar Senior Amateur, and several other amateur events. The course hasn’t changed much since being built. Check out their website and see the pictures from an original yardage book. If anything, holes have been lengthened to keep up with current equipment changes, Compare yardages with a current scorecard and you’ll see what I mean. I met someone who remembers playing the course back in the ‘70s. He said all of these now mature trees were just saplings and the course played a lot different back then. Of course, it did. If a tree was in your way, you simply hit over it! Most of the greens are surrounded by grass mounds and some of the greens can be very interesting. Several slope back to front while others have multiple levels and ridges running through them. Number 8 has one of the most interesting greens out here. From the middle of the green, it slopes severely to the left. There is also a mound in the middle of it. Left side pin placements will make three putts all too commonplace. Number 2 is a par 5 that plays 501 yards. This double dogleg features trees on either side of the fairway as well as a bunker on the right side of the landing area that can come into play if you mishit your tee shot. Playing your layup down the right side takes the two greenside bunkers on the left out of play. The 5th hole is a 352-yard par 4 and borrows characteristics from two of my favorite golf course designers Pete Dye and Donald Ross. It’s a straightaway par 4, with an elevated tee box and Dye-like pot bunkers in the landing area on the left. Your shot into the green features a Donald Ross type bunker that comes halfway across the fairway and guards the right side of the green. If your tee shot doesn’t make it across the valley, you’re looking at a long, blind approach shot and when the flag is on the right side, par will be that much tougher. Not the longest hole but a challenging one. Number 10 is s 385-yard dogleg right par 4 that plays considerably longer due to the uphill fairway. It features a bunker at the corner of the dogleg on the right side so your tee shot is best played up the left side. It takes at least a 250-yard carry off the tee to clear the trap. Your approach shot will require an extra club to compensate for the slope. Par is a good way to start off the back nine. It’s not often that a par 3 receives such a high handicap, but at 212 yards, Number 13 at Zoar Golf Club is handicapped #9. And for good reason. Trees and out of bounds make up the left side and grass mounds around the green can make for a difficult up and down should your tee shot not find the putting surface. There are no bunkers, just a lot of length! Number 18 is a slight dogleg right par 4 of 366 yards and will take a driver out of the hands of many players because if you hit your tee shot too long, you may find the only water on the course. Land in either of the fairway bunkers off the tee and you’re facing a very tough approach shot. You will more than likely need to carry the water to get to the green as it guards the entire left side. It’s a fun ending to a fun round of golf. Before your round warm-up on Zoar’s full-length driving range where you can hit every club in the bag. There’s a short game area with practice bunkers and a large practice putting green. Making a vacation out of your golf trip to Zoar Golf Club has never been easier. The Club has partnered with several nearby hotels and they will work with you to make your stay as rewarding as possible. Whether it’s a couples getaway an outing with the guys – or gals – you’ll enjoy all that Zoar has to offer.

Our Women’s League absolutely love Zoar GC. The price is competitive and the fairways and greens are well kept. They also have a great staff (Tim, Payton, Paul, Joe). So sorry to see that Paul is no longer working there due to a bad review. How sickening that he’s not there now due to a couple bad reviews. Interesting that when most employers are begging for dependability Zoar can afford to let him go. It’s a good thing golf season is almost over.

Such a well maintained public golf course. From the pro shop to the manicured course, this is by far one of the best values in the area. Large, NICE greens. Fairways are terrific and tee boxes. The layout is great, not the most challenging course, but greens can be deceivingly challenging. This course is worth a little bit of a drive. Great scenery with no houses on course. Kudos to maintenance crew with this course. Conditions are always top notch. Also, have played this course four times, a few times as a twosome, and have not encountered any pace of play problems.