Cleveland - 9 stops - par 28
From a bird's eye view, Cleveland looks like a perfect grid for a game. The map is the real city and the round is played on its actual streets, using attractions like the Cleveland Museum of Art to build the holes. Skip knows these blocks by heart. It is a quick round of 9 holes with a par of 28, covering a 3.6 mi walk with 6 portals to bridge the gaps.
The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.
Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.
Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.
Let me show you the Strosacker Auditorium. This site is an auditorium and a movie theater. It is a notable stop in the city for those interested in these types of venues. I have found that the layout makes it a distinct landmark for anyone passing through the area, regardless of whether you are here for the cinema or the stage.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland is an art museum that began in 1968. Marjorie Talalay, Agnes Gund, and Nina Castelli Sundell founded the organization that year. While it started as The New Gallery, the institution evolved over the decades to reflect the changing art world. It became the Cleveland Centre for Contemporary Art in 1984 before adopting its current name, moCa, in 2002. Farshid Moussavi is the architect of the building you see today in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. I've noticed that the sleek lines of the architecture make it a favorite spot for people to gather outside before heading in to see the exhibits. It is a striking addition to the city streets that always feels like it is leaning into the future.
Let me show you the Cleveland Museum of Art. This museum building is the work of several architects, including Hubbell & Benes, Marcel Breuer, and Rafael Viñoly. Once you get past the architecture, you will find an art museum that has been a part of the city since its inception in 1913. It is a popular spot for the community and visitors alike, drawing 409,921 annual visitors. I usually find the crowds a bit much when I am looking for a place to land, but the scale of the place is impressive. You can pick out the different styles of the various architects as you walk around the exterior. It is a great way to see how the building has changed over time while serving its purpose as a home for art.
The Cleveland History Center is an automobile museum located in Cleveland. Within this center in University Circle, you will find the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, which is a transportation museum. This specific museum opened in 1965 and was founded by Frederick C. Crawford of TRW. If you enjoy seeing a wide variety of vehicles, you can pick out a collection that includes about 170 cars. I've noticed the layout makes it easy to wander through the different eras of transport. Since the Cleveland History Center itself had its inception in 1965, it has spent decades preserving the mechanical heritage of the region. It is a great stop for anyone wanting to see how we got from horse-drawn carriages to the modern road.
You will find the Church of the Covenant located on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio's University Circle. This church building is a National Register of Historic Places listed place. It is also known as the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. The site is home to a Presbyterian congregation that is a part of the Presbytery of the Western Reserve. Visitors to University Circle can see this building as a prominent fixture of the neighborhood's architecture and community history. Whether you are passing through the area or visiting specifically to see the site, the building stands as a clear example of the city's religious and historic heritage on one of its most famous avenues.
The Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center is a synagogue and performing arts center in Cleveland, Ohio. Located at 1855 Ansel Road on the campus of Case Western Reserve University, the center is contained within the Temple–Tifereth Israel synagogue building. The venue was designed by architect Charles R. Greco in the Byzantine Revival architecture style. Established in 1950, it is a 1200-seat historic arts and religious venue. Because of its historical significance, the site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors to the campus can observe the distinct architectural details of the building, which blends its function as a religious space with its role as a performing arts center. This combination of uses makes the venue a unique fixture of the local academic and cultural environment in the United States.
You will find Severance Music Center in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. This concert hall is home to the Cleveland Orchestra and was designed by architects Walker and Weeks. The building is named for patrons John L. Severance and Elisabeth Huntingdon DeWitt Severance. Since it opened in 1931, it has remained a centerpiece of the area. If you look closely at the surrounding neighborhood, you can see how it fits into the local history; the hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of Cleveland’s Wade Park District. I usually see people heading inside for a performance, though the exterior is just as impressive to admire from the sidewalk.
Let me show you the Cleveland Botanical Garden, a botanical garden located in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. This site is a nonprofit organization that brings a wide variety of plant life to the heart of the United States. When you visit, you can pick out the different species and enjoy the curated greenery that defines this part of the city. It is a peaceful spot for anyone wanting to see how nature fits into the urban layout of the University Circle area. I find that the atmosphere here is a nice change of pace from the busier streets nearby, making it a great place to slow down and look around. Whether you are a plant enthusiast or just a visitor, this garden is a key part of the local landscape.
Located in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, Wade Park is an urban park that hosts several major institutions. You can pick out the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Botanical Garden, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, as the park serves as the campus for all three. If you head to the south end of the park, you will find the Wade Lagoon facing the Museum of Art. I've found the layout makes it a great spot for a stroll between galleries or a quiet place to watch the water. Whether you are here for the art, the plants, or the natural history, the park provides a cohesive space that connects these different worlds. It is a central piece of the neighborhood's identity and a favorite spot for anyone looking to escape the city noise for a while.
Holy Rosary Church is a Catholic parish church located in the Little Italy neighborhood of Cleveland. The parish was founded in the early 1890s to serve the local community. Shortly before 1910, the parish completed the present building, which is designed in the Baroque Revival style. This architectural choice gives the church its distinct appearance within the neighborhood. Because of its history and design, the building has been named a historic site. It is also a National Register of Historic Places listed place, ensuring that its significance to the city is recognized. Visitors can observe the specific details of the Baroque Revival style on the exterior and interior of the church building as they pass through this part of the city.
Tuscaloosa is the setting for this round, played on the actual city streets. The map uses real attractions like Bryant-Denny Stadium to build the holes, turning the town into a course. Skip knows these sidewalks well, having spent plenty of time dodging crumbs on the way to the cup. This quick 9-hole round covers 3.2 mi with a total par of 26.
Oceanside is the setting for this round, with the ball rolling across the real streets of the city. The holes are built from actual attractions, like the Oceanside Museum of Art. Skip is a local guide who knows every curb and crumb. This quick 9-hole round covers 3.6 mi on foot with a par of 28.
The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum is the end of this quick nine-hole round. The map is the real city and the ball rolls across its actual streets, banking off building facades. Local attractions provide the structure for each hole. Skip knows these sidewalks well, including the 3.7 mi walk and the two portals used to bridge the gaps.
Salinas is the setting for this round, with the ball rolling across the actual city streets. The holes are built from real attractions, including the National Steinbeck Center. Skip knows these sidewalks well and has a few feathers in the wind. This quick round of 9 holes has a par of 28 and covers a total walk of 3.7 mi.
Danbury is the setting for this round, where the map is the real city and the ball rolls along its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions, ending at Wooster Square. Skip is a local guide who knows the pavement well. A quick 9-hole round covers 3.4 mi with a total par of 27.
Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.
No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.
Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.
