City and County Landbank Partner to Expand Golf Course

Briardale Greens Golf Course successfully expanded with the help of the City of Euclid and Cuyahoga Landbank. 

Briardale Greens Golf Course is a popular destination among local golfers during the summer months.  Now, through a partnership between the City of Euclid and the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation, the 18-hole course has been expanded to offer a safer and more scenic golf experience. 

For years, Briardale General Manager Matthew Baca was concerned with two houses immediately south of the course on East 250th Street.  Located just beyond the green of the 3rd hole, the homes were directly in line with shots from many golfers.  In addition, the properties were becoming increasingly deteriorated year after year.    

The City of Euclid was able to demolish one house and transfer the property into its landbank in 2009.  When the second home became abandoned in 2014, City officials turned to the County Landbank for help.    

Utilizing funds from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s Neighborhood Improvement Demolition Program, the Landbank demolished the dilapidated structure and assisted with the transfer of the property to the City.  “The Cuyahoga Landbank is pleased to have removed a blighted influence and at the same time assist the City of Euclid with their golf course expansion,” said William Whitney, Chief Operating Office of the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation.

Briardale Greens Golf Course opened in 1977.  The course was designed by renowned golf course architect Richard LaConte.  Today, Briardale is managed Billy Casper Golf of Reston, Virginia.  The 18-hole, par 70 course offers amenities and golfing for players of all levels.  More information is available at www.briardalegreens.com.