The Kirtland Country Club was just terrific. If Canterbury is the Cadillac of country clubs, Kirtland is the Bugatti. Their hospitality and passion for their club was unparalleled. the word that kept jumping into our minds as we strolled through His heaven on earth was class, class, class. It was the complete opposite of our experience at Walden. Kirtland Country Club embodies the idea of a family club that is the home away from home. 80% of the members come from Cuyahoga County, when the club resides in Lake County. With most of its members living in Shaker Heights or Gates Mills, it really is a destination country club. Just off I-90, it is an oasis of glory. When we first stepped foot on this great club, we immediately felt like we were entering are own home with the welcome we received. Once we entered, we were stunned by the elegance and yet homey comforts of a mantioned built at the turn of the century for an old Cleveland family by the name of Everrett.
Kirtland is known to be a family club. Financially: Kirtland can be used by the entire family not just dad or who ever holds the membership. With over seven membership options and nearly 500 members, Kirtland has a plan for every family who wishes to be appart of this elite club. Also, Kirltand holds holiday events and parties to include the entire family. One thing that symbolizes Kirtland's commitment to the family is the four hole junior golf course so that youths can feel comfortable while learning the game of golf. The average age is from 58-60.
Golf:
Mr. LaRocca and Mr. Quigley were kind enough to escort us throughout the premises and the back nine holes. Mr. LaRocca claimed, "The back nine is one of the most beautiful nine wholes in Ohio." After seeing these nine wholes, we can only believe him. Not only is the course maintained at a championship level, the beauty of Kirtland's rolling hills was magnificent. It reminded us of Frodo's journey to destroy the ring and save middle earth. Kirtland is a non tee time golf course allowing members to just walk up and play.
The food and beverage at Kirtland centers around their kitchen, which is divided into two sections: one for banquets and the othe for al la carte. They offer a brand new club room, which we had the pleasure to enjoy a terrific lunch in. There is a grill room for a more relaxed burger or hot dog. Near the course is a men's locker house, which houses the men's only grill with a coed patio attached. Kirtland has enough room for decent sized banquets. The customer service is terrific because the chef has worked there for 30 years. A great feature to the club was that almost every employee has worked at Kirtland for over 15 years. They know every member's name and wishes.
Kirtland could not have been any kinder to us. Their passion for the club business was obvious and their respect for our project.
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