Firestone Country Club
The Firestone Country Club, which opened in 1929, is a private golf club in Akron, Ohio. The luxurious golf course is a regular stop on the
PGA Tour
and has hosted special PGA competitions like the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship. The club has three courses and a long history of providing amazing challenges for the best golfers in the world. The north and west courses are used by the University of Akron Zips golf team. The south course, known as The Monster, is considered one of the most challenging courses in the United States. Get your tickets for Firestone Country Club events at StubHub.
Firestone Country Club offers a variety of seating options. The best seats are in the hospitality area. Here, guests can entertain clients or friends with special services and dedicated staff.
To access public parking for events, follow the signage along Massillon Road. Parking at the club is reserved for VIPs, contest participants, vendors and hospitality trucks. From the designated public parking along Massillon Road, you can ride the country club's shuttle service, which will transport you from the parking area to the country club and back to the parking garage at the end of the event.
The premier dining option at Firestone Country Club is the 1929 Grille. This reservations-only restaurant offers fine cuisine created by a well-known culinary team. For casual dining, guests can visit Hackers Bar & Grill. For drinks at the start or end of your visit, the 55th Hole Bar, with its casual atmosphere, spacious open-air balcony and stunning views of the south course, is a great option.
Yes. Country club team members do their best to accommodate special requests from those with disabilities. Golf carts are used by the team to help those with mobility issues. A shuttle bus with handicapped-accessible features is also available to help transport guests from the parking area to the golf course. Handicapped parking spots are available to those displaying a proper pass.
If you're in Akron for a couple of days, there are many attractions to visit. The closest is the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This venue has plenty of memorabilia, and it regularly offers live music. It has hosted the Hall of Fame's Concert of Legends and performances by top artists like
Maroon 5
. Also nearby are the
Akron Civic Theatre
, a historic site with free tours as well as ticketed pop music concerts and ballet performances; the Great Escape Room, offering team-building escape games; and MAPS Air Museum, the center of aviation history for Northeast Ohio, featuring over 130 educational displays along with interactive exhibits.