- Hyp Brady
Welcome to Firestone Country Club!
Updated: Mar 27
Get ready, golfers... Firestone Country Club is coming to Ultimate Golf THIS WEEK! To celebrate the latest course to join our community, we’ve got some amazing events lined up for everyone. See the full schedule—plus a bit of the history behind this gorgeous golf course—below.
Firestone CC in the Real World
Located in Akron, Ohio, Firestone Country Club is home to incredible golf history. Originally commissioned by Harvey S. Firestone to serve as a park for employees of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, the Country Club is now home to three golf courses. The original one—the South Course—was designed by Bert Way and opened on August 10th, 1929. Ahead of the 1960 PGA Championship, the South Course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Sr., who added over 50 bunkers and two ponds, and significantly increased the distance. The Country Club's North Course opened in 1969; and its most recent addition, the Fazio Course (formerly known as the West Course), opened in 1989.
The South Course at Firestone Country Club, one of the most revered courses in professional golf, has hosted more than 70 professional tournaments in its day. It all began with the Rubber City Open, which was first held at Firestone in 1954. The PGA Championship was then held at the South Course in 1960, 1966, and 1975. From 1962 to 2018, the World Series of Golf (later known as the WGC-NEC and Bridgestone Invitational) was held at Firestone South; Tiger Woods won that tournament a record-setting eight times. Other members of Firestone CC's winner’s circle include names like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Nieporte, Steve Stricker, and Rory McIlroy.
Over the years, Firestone Country Club and its courses have received numerous accolades, such as:
Awarded the Golf Digest “50 Best Golf Retreats in North America”
Ranked No. 4 in the Golf World “Readers Choice Awards” for Private Facilities
Ranked No. 56 in the Golf Week “America’s Best Classic Courses”
Ranked No. 79 in the Golf Magazine “100 Greatest Courses in the World”
And many, many more!
Firestone Country Club in Ultimate Golf!
Now, we are thrilled to bring the beauty and history of Firestone Country Club's South Course to you. Think you've got what it takes to join the prestigious ranks of legendary golfers who have played at Firestone CC? There's one way to find out...
To get us started at Firestone Country Club, we've got a special lineup of Ultimate Golf events spanning two full weeks. For the first week, Ultimate Pass holders will get exclusive early access to Firestone CC in six unique tournaments. The course will then be open to ALL Ultimate Golfers in four different tournaments the following week! Check out the full schedule here:
Monday Mar 25 through Thursday Mar 28
Ultimate Pass Exclusive Tournament at Firestone CC
Exclusive to Ultimate Pass holders, this 3-round Tournament will have two days of 9-hole events, concluding with a 48-hour 18-hole round on Wednesday & Thursday. All three rounds will take place at Firestone Country Club!
Tuesday Mar 26
Ultimate Pass Exclusive: 9 Hole Tournament at Firestone CC
Ultimate Pass holders can play the Front 9 holes of Firestone CC in this Ultimate Tournament!
Wednesday Mar 27
Ultimate Pass Exclusive: 9 Hole Tournament at Firestone CC
Ultimate Pass holders can play the Back 9 holes of Firestone CC in this Ultimate Tournament!
Thursday Mar 28
Ultimate Pass Exclusive: 9 Hole Tournament at Firestone CC
Ultimate Pass holders can play the odd-numbered holes of Firestone CC in this Ultimate Tournament!
Friday Mar 29
Ultimate Pass Exclusive: 9 Hole Tournament at Firestone CC
Ultimate Pass holders can play the even-numbered holes of Firestone CC in this Ultimate Tournament!
Saturday Mar 30 & Sunday Mar 31
Ultimate Pass Exclusive: Firestone 18
Ultimate Pass holders can play all 18 holes of Firestone CC in this 48-hour weekend tournament!
Tuesday Apr 02
Ultimate Tournament at Firestone CC
Firestone CC will first appear for ALL players on Tuesday April 2! Join this Ultimate Tournament to play the Front 9 holes of Firestone.
Thursday Apr 04 through Sunday Apr 07
Firestone Country Club Classic
We're playing 4 rounds over 4 days, all at Firestone CC, with cumulative scoring!
Friday Apr 05
Ultimate Tournament at Firestone CC
Play the Back 9 holes of Firestone CC in this Ultimate Tournament!
Saturday Apr 06 & Sunday Apr 07
Firestone CC Weekend Challenge
Cap off our Firestone CC Week by playing all 18 holes of Firestone Country Club in this 48-hour weekend tournament!