There are 13 golf courses in Akron, Ohio and 2 are municipal courses. There are also another 59 golf courses within 20 miles of Akron, including 31 public, 14 municipal and 14 private courses. The oldest course in the Akron area is the Fairlawn Country Club which was designed by William B. Langford, ASGCA and opened in 1917. The longest course is Signature of Solon Country Club, which is 7,178 yards. The Sharon Golf Club is rated the best course near Akron. The following courses have won various awards: Firestone Country Club, Firestone Country Club.