Best public golf course

1. Hawthorne Hills, Lima

Location: 1000 Fetter Road, Lima Hours: Daylight hours daily, weather permitting Phone: 419-221-1891

Hours: Daylight hours daily, weather permitting

Highlights: Hawthorne presents a challenge to any level of golfer on its scenic course. Hawthorne also host many corporate golf outings and competitive events. Register to participate in Hawthorne's eclub and receive a free greens fee on your birthday. It will take the pain out of getting older.

2. Delphos Country Club

Location: 7055 Shenk Road, Delphos

Hours: Daylight hours daily, weather permitting

Phone: 419-453-3812

Highlights: You know what they say, “If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf.” Play a round at Delphos Country Club located off state Route 68 and U.S. 30. Restaurant facilities also available.

3. Colonial Golf, Harrod

Location: 10985 Harding Highway

Hours: Daylight hours daily, weather permitting

Phone: 419-649-3350

Highlights: Colonial Golf Course is conveniently located just 10 miles from Lima and was named the 2009 Ohio Golf Course of the year. Get the last of the July specials from Monday to Friday 18 holes with a cart is only $25. Colonial also offers club rentals to those wishing to try the challenging game of golf. Even if you don't golf, join the group and be a caddie to view the beautiful flower displays along the course.

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Lost Creek, Lima; Tamarac, Lima; The Oaks, Lima; Hidden Creek, Lima.