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What are the top public golf courses in Kentucky?
It depends who you ask. In the case of GolfPass' annual Golfers Choice ranking lists, you are the expert, along with thousands of your fellow golfers.
We compile our annual Golfers' Choice lists by analyzing the ratings and reviews submitted by members of our community - golfers like you - throughout the previous year. We use GolfPass' Ratings Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's subcategory averages. Courses must offer public access and have received at least one review in 2023 to be eligible for this year's list. If you want to play any of these courses, hover your browser over the course photo and if tee times are available, you can click to book directly.
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Kentucky golf courses reviewed in 2023: 76
Reviews of Kentucky golf courses in 2023: 1,242
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The 20 best public golf courses in Kentucky
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Gibson Bay Golf Course
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Green fee: $30
What they're saying: "Terrific Dr. Michael Hurdzan golf course. Conditions are some of the best in Ky. Not many public courses better than this one." - hornedwoodchuck -
Mineral Mound Golf Course
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Green fee: $19
What they're saying: "Course is in great shape. Tight fairways. If you're not a straight hitter, bring extra balls. Staff was great. Don't live in the area but will be returning to play again. No driving range on site but there is a range 3 miles from the course on your way there. $5 small bucket." - u314159823548 -
Park Mammoth Golf Club
Green fee: $60
What they're saying: "Excellent course and friendly staff. Course will only continue to improve when the new clubhouse is finished." - dmac66 -
Hickory Sticks Golf Club
Green fee: $42
What they're saying: "This is a well set up and well maintained course. The holes were challenging without being overly difficult for a high handicap golfer like myself. The course is very peaceful with little road noise. Will definitely play again." - u314160467097 -
Dale Hollow Lake Golf Course
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Green fee: $50
What they're saying: "Middle of nowhere and the price reflects that, but it was a fun course and a good value if you don't mind the drive." - berg8624 -
A. J. Jolly Golf Course
Green fee: $50
What they're saying: "Enjoyed this course very much. Starter did a great job of getting me around quickly as the course was fairly crowded, and the members did their part in accommodating his efforts. Thanks!" - brianlynch -
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
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Green fee: $35
What they're saying: "I have played this course for almost 50 years. It has always been a challenge to keep the ball between the tree lines. As I have aged and don't hit the ball as far, it is actually easier to to stay out of the trees. The greens are small but rolled really well. The layout is excellent, a must play." - u000003488289 -
Silos Country Club
Green fee: $35
What they're saying: "They have the back nine greens converted to TifEagle and they are very good the rest of the course was very good. Great day of golf (so I'm) coming back in 2 weeks." - Golfjunkie60 -
General Burnside State Park
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Green fee: $36
What they're saying: "This is a very player friendly course. The golf course has occasional issues with traps that aren’t in the best of shape and a few fairways with bad spots but overall a very enjoyable day of golf." - davidhuff -
Madisonville Country Club
Green fee: $40
What they're saying: "Course was in pretty good shape. It was a little wet but the greens were very fast. Some holes provided a very good challenge but most were pretty forgiving. Will play again for sure." - silo11 -
Twin Oaks Golf Course
Green fee: $42
What they're saying: "Made the trip across the river to golf and don’t regret it at all. Pretty much a layout (that's) flat so you can grip and rip but the greens were challenging. Was a little tough finding balls with all the leaves but that’s expected this time of year. Solid course and would play again." - GolfPass reviewer -
Eagle Trace Golf Course
Green fee: $30
What they're saying: "The best course in the area. Excellent value. I would recommend anyone to play this course." - jkbarnhart -
Hidden Cove Golf Course at Grayson Lake State Park
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Olive Hill, KentuckyMunicipal/ResortGreen fee: $40
What they're saying: "One of the best Kentucky public courses. Course has many signature holes that play over undulating terrain. Must play if in Kentucky and fan of their state parks." - hornedwoodchuck -
Kearney Hill Golf Links
Green fee: $32
What they're saying: "Kearney Hill is truly the best part of public golf. Plenty of Pete Dye's signature deceptions and railroad ties. Out of the plethora of public golf in and around Lexington Kearney Hill stands outs as the best. No place else I'd rather play." - NicSenak -
Connemara Golf Course
Green fee: $37
What they're saying: "This was my first time playing this course and it was excellent. Fast greens, nice fairways, and the pace of play was great." - CrankieFonn -
Southwind Golf Course
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Green fee: $27
What they're saying: "Overall a great course. (The) holes tend to be a little too close to each other for my liking. Pace of play was nice on the front 9 but on the back 9 it slowed tremendously, but (it's) a great value for what it cost to play." - Jnightroad -
Glen Oaks Country Club
Green fee: $49
What they're saying: "The course is amazing, (but) when booking the tee time not one word was mentioned about the greens being punched and when asking the pro shop they didn’t even answer. Also members and some staff made you feel not welcomed since you’re not a member there. But other than that I love the golf course just not the environment." - GolfPass reviewer -
Calvert City Golf & Country Club
Green fee: $27
What they're saying: "The greens were smooth and fast with alot of slope. Very challenging. The entire course was excellent." - kenbucy11 -
Lakeside Municipal Golf Course
Green fee: $32
What they're saying: "Great greens and some of the best staff I've dealt with. Can't wait to play again!" - Shawn859 -
StoneCrest Golf Course
Green fee: $33
What they're saying: "This was my second time playing this course. Last time was 3 years ago. It was good then and still is now. They are doing work on the course (tree removal, drainage, bunkers). Course is in great shape. Nice fairways, greens rolling true and pretty quick. Really nothing bad to say about this course. Well worth going there to play. I am from Knoxville and went to Kentucky to visit family. Just play course if you are in the area. You should not be disappointed." - GolfPass reviewer
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