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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7071 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.7

Cooks Creek Golf Club (previously known as Raintree South Golf Club) is bordered by Little Walnut Creek on one side and the Scioto River on the other, providing a scenic setting that is ideal for a round of golf. The course is a certified Audubon Sanctuary and there is also a Blue Herron rookery on site. Opened in 1993, the golf course is relatively young but it has already established a reputation for being one of central Ohio's best public courses. Local architects Michael Hurzdan and Dana Fry designed the course with the assistance of John Cook. Cooks Creek has two completely unique nines that offer two different sets of challenges. The diverse layout requires careful strategy and it will also test your shot-making abilities. With two bodies of water serving as neighbors, water definitely plays a role on the golf course.

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1993) John Cook (1993) Dana Fry (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "John Cook Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. Collared shirt, bermuda shorts.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Ohio (2017 #21)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2017 #12)
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3.5
373 Reviews (373)
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Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/03/2017:
Hi Larry, thank you for the 5 star rating! We greatly appreciate your business and hope to have you back soon at Cooks Creek Golf Club in the Columbus area.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

I am glad the Cook family owns it again!

You can see the difference now that the Cook family owns the course. Very close to the way it was when the course first opened. Great golf experience with friendly staff who are a part of the Cook family

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/13/2017:
"leftyfan1978" thank you for the 5 star review! We appreciate your positive feedback and love hearing what a great experience you had at Cooks Creek. Please come again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of our favorite courses, we play it a lot. Only saved about $3 by going through the online booking process, not really worth the time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/08/2017:
We are happy to hear that Cooks Creek is one of your favorite courses to play! We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon for another round.
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice track

This course is a very fair course. Greens were absolutely perfect. The bunkers needed some work, but the staff acknowledged that before I went out. I would definately play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/06/2017:
"Wingedwheel94" thank you for the 5 star review! We love hearing that the course conditions were great for your round. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to see you again soon for another round.
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Philly Advisor
First Time Playing

Fun golf cheap

I'm from New Jersey working out here and needed to play a few times this week. I went to cooks Tuesday, then returned Wednesday and Thursday. Can't beat it for 20 dollars playing the course by yourself. Course is in pretty darn good shape, greens were rolling very well no complaints. To finish my review, being from New Jersey it's hard to fathom only having to pay 20 dollars to play here. This quality at home is $80, it's hard to handle. But I will most certainly be back to cooks fun place!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/06/2017:
"ANelson1717" thank you for the 5 star review. We are happy to hear that the course conditions, course layout, staff, and pace of play were ideal for your round. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I really like the challeng of the course

This course is in excellent condition and is pristine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/05/2017:
"u654970412" thank you for the 5 star review! We love hearing that the course was in excellent condition and that, overall, you had a great round with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in excellent shape much improved over last year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/01/2017:
We are ecstatic to hear that the course conditions, staff friendliness, and course layout were excellent for your round! We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon for another round.
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Start by new Owner on Rehab

Great start by new Owners on Rehab of a great track. Nice Greens , Tees , & Fairways, Visible results on course clean up of old owners letting course go for many years. For all you players out there that want the best challenge for the money start patronizing this course so it can be great again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/19/2017:
We are exited to hear that you think the course conditions are great, and the course is challenging. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best course in Columbus area

Great layout, challenging yet enjoyable. Staff is always very friendly and family operated.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/18/2017:
"Michael7534538" thank you for the 5 star review! We love seeing that, overall, you had an excellent & enjoyable round yet challenging at the same time. We love having you out at Cook's Creek to play some golf. We look forward to seeing you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cook's Creek is Back

I'm glad the Cook family took the golf course back. It's getting into great shape. The layout is perfect. Each hole is by it's self. The fairways and greens are in very good shape. The bunkers need some work which I'm told they are working to improve. The course has many tee options for all level of skill players. I really like this course and recommend it highly. A real value for the money, especially when it's on the Hot Deals list.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/05/2017:
We are excited to hear that you think the course is in great shape and the layout is perfect! We are happy to have you for a round anytime and greatly appreciate your feedback. Please come again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/25/2017:
"Kwyskiver" thank you for the 5 star review! We appreciate your feedback and enjoy seeing that you had an excellent round overall. We hope to see you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific value!

Despite recent wet weather, course was well drained and played surprisingly firmly. Greens are in mid-season condition, and staff were warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/24/2017:
We are excited to hear that you had a great experience with our course layout, conditions, pace of play, value, and staff friendliness. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon for another round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's back

Course is getting back to where it used to be. Greens were a little slow. Great layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/21/2017:
We are excited to hear that the pace of play, course condition, and course layout were all excellent for your round. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens and fairways were in perfect mid-summer shape. Greens rolled true and had a good pace to them. Some bunkers did not have much sand in them, like most courses in Central Ohio it seems, but the ones that had sand were very good. A great value to play twilight after work. The only down side is the availability of tee times on golfnow. They have been a rare find so far at the start of the season.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/21/2017:
"baumeister41" thank you for the 5 star review! We love hearing what an excellent time you had on our course and how much you enjoyed our course conditions and staff friendliness. We hope you come back to visit this rare find soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/13/2017:
"Phil5477087" thank you for the 5 star review! We are happy you love our course and hope you know that we love having you! Please come again soon for another round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Columbus Area favorite

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/13/2017:
We are excited to see that you enjoyed your round with us at Cooks Creek! We look forward to seeing you in the future for more rounds and appreciate your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Cooks Creek is in GREAT shape

The course is in great shape just a couple of small spots on 2 greens, bunkers need a little work. It is getting back to the shape it was in 5-6 years ago. This is a must play if you like a challenge to your game!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/22/2017:
"BusterOneIron" thank you for the 5 star review! We are excited to hear you enjoyed your round and think our course is in great shape. We hope to see you again soon for another round on our 'must play' course!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/01/2017:
We regret to see that the pace of play was not ideal for your round "adamheuss." However, we are happy to see that overall you enjoyed your round with us. Thank you for the 4 star review and we look forward to seeing you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

February Golf

This course has apparently been through he ringer in the past few years but from my first visit there, i think its almost all the way back to deserving of its high accolades in the past. The layout was great and we played the tips and i can say the layout is tremendous!! Glad to see John Cooks is back in control The only thing that i could notice was the rough had more than a few dead spots but thats the last thing i would want i would want a golf course on the comeback to put money into. For February the greens were rolling about a 9.5 and i can imagine midsummer having some putts that i would be trembling over and can easily see these rolling at the 11-13 range. Overall one of my favorite golf courses in Ohio.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/22/2017:
We are happy to hear that our course conditions and course layout were great for your round! Thank you for your 5 star review and we look forward to seeing you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/22/2017:
We regret to see that the pace of play was not ideal for your round. We will be sure to address it at the course and fix things accordingly. We are happy to see you enjoyed the course layout, course conditions, and staff friendliness! We look forward to seeing you again soon for another round.
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