See All Of The Best Golf Courses in Kentucky
In this article, we’ll outline the best golf courses in Kentucky. When folks think of the Bluegrass State, they typically think of horse racing, the longest cave system in the world, Corvettes, and of course bourbon! Kentucky also features more than 280 courses and country clubs to enjoy golfing across the state of Kentucky. That’s a lot of links to hit, so we’re here to help you prioritize them!
In 1911 the Kentucky Golf Association was officially formed. Today they focus on the interest of amateur golfers across more than 200 clubs. The KSA works alongside the Kentucky PGA, which was founded in 1925 with a focus on Kentucky’s pro golf activity.
Both of organizations are part of the broader Golf House Kentucky, supporting the sport of golf across the state. Their contributions to some of the top golf courses in Kentucky includes establishing handicapping, USGA Course and Slope Rating, award programs, club consulting, as well as golf management software.
Overall Best Golf Courses in Kentucky
- Valhalla G.C., Louisville, KY +
- The Club At Olde Stone, Bowling Green, KY
- Idle Hour, Lexington, KY
- University of Louisville Golf Club, Simpsonville, KY
- Keene Trace, (Champion Trace), Nicholasville, KY
- Big Spring C.C., Louisville, KY
- Hurstbourne C.C. (Championship), Louisville, KY
- Heritage Hill, Shepherdsville, KY
- Triple Crown C.C., Union, KY
- Dale Hollow Lake State Park G.C., Burkesville, KY *
KEY: Top 100 Ranked Course in U.S. ( + ) , Public Course ( * )
Best Public Courses
- Old Silo G.C., Mount Sterling, KY
- Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, Louisville, KY
- Dale Hollow Lake State Park G.C., Burkesville, KY
- Kenny Perry’s Country Creek G.C., Franklin, KY
- Wasioto Winds G.C., Pineville, KY
- Seneca Golf Course, Louisville, KY
Kentucky courses have hosted several major championships and even a Ryder Cup at Jack Nicklaus’ Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville. Additionally, the Arthur Hills design at The Club at Olde Stone in Bowling Green was recognized in Golf Digests’ 2007 edition of Best New Private Courses with the #8 ranking. Let’s face it though, the bluegrass and rolling hills make a perfect backdrop for any Kentucky golf course.
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Have you played any of the top ranked golf courses in Kentucky? If so, what do you think is the best golf courses in KY?
Kentucky Golf by the Numbers:
Number of golf courses and U.S. rank: 283 (21)*
Number of golfers per capita rank: 27*
Average public-course greens fees: $ out of $$$*
Average daily temp and rank: 55.6 (15)
Annual precipitation and rank: 48.9 in. (12)
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