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4.5
476 Reviews (476)
5 Stars
321
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
91.3%
Recommend this course
448 out of 476 reviews
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5.0
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.5
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.6%
Recommend this course
29 out of 32 reviews
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Course Highlights
This well-maintained parkland course features a highly rated layout with genuine elevation changes that keep rounds engaging and rewarding. Friendly, attentive staff consistently earn high marks for making every visit feel welcoming and worthwhile.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6235 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Year round
Architect William Diddel (1962)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.5
476 Reviews (476)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 16
Drinks 14
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 22
Water Hazards 22
Narrow Fairways 14
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Locals 24
Advanced Golfers 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 9
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Day!

We had a wonderful day of golf, not having to wait long, nor pushed. The course was in wonderful condition, although rain the night before didn't allow too much roll. We love the layout and beautiful views along the lake...all in all one of my favorite golf courses!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Quick afternoon round

2 players finished (18) holes in 3 hours, without any rushing. Hot but occasional nice breeze. Greens, fairways & tee boxes in excellent condition! Will play 2-3 more times this year! Tee off around 1pm to miss morning crew and afternoon league play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is BEAUTIFUL

Such a wonderful course. One top notch courses in Northern Ky. It is defiantly a golf course with view!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

OVERBOOKED!!!!

I booked on GolfNow about 45 minutes before my round and they had tee times available every ten minutes for hours. Then I get there and they have some 7up Junior Tour event going on and there are people everywhere. Despite that event going on they still booked a full slate of tee times. The pace of play was atrocious. Playing as a single, twice I paired up with the group in front of me and both time the rest of that group just left after playing a few holes. It's a great course but today it was poorly managed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Condition

The course is beautiful and in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREAT TIME

I took my boys (25-21) out and we had a great time. This is the first time I have played the course and I was very satisfied. Terry was great and all the staff were great. My boys really enjoyed the course too.

I plan on playing here more often and the 25 min drive was worth it.

The greens were in great shape and the fairways were also. I would recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREAT TIME

I went with my two boys and I couldn't have picked a better weather day to play. Gorgeous. Course was way more than expected and the staff was great too. A drink cart would have been nice but not needed. Beautiful greens and fairways. I will be back again this year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

For a short hitter like me this is a good course. Not that the course is short but rather course is played by position rather than length. Lots of difficult tee shots that require landing in certain areas. Also very small flat areas on greens so holes are

Protected that way as well. Beware of thick rough, balls can disappear in there be sure where ball lands.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course, will be back

The course was in terrific shape. Greens were fast and had some break to them which made it a challenging round. Overall great condition for everything and super friendly staff. Only negative I had was the slow play of the group in front of us. Really put a damper on the rouND and made it hard to get in a rythym.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice place to play.

Nice place to play. I would go there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly staff, great course

My first time playing this course will not be my last. The staff was absolutely amazing, super nice and friendly. The condition of the course was outstanding. The rough was not too high so you could still find stray tee shots but still long enough to make it noticeable. The fairways were in great shape and the greens were challenging but fun! Will definitely be playing this course again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday Funday

I've grown up playing this course. In my 30+ years of playing here, the conditions today were immaculate. Tee boxes, fairways, greens, sand traps...excellent. The rough is thick and plentiful, keeping you honest. I caught a hot deal and saved some money. Although I would gladly pay full price. They do run specials occasionally, get on their mailing list. Go play Jolly, you won't regret it. Also, please replace your divots and fix your ball marks...don't be that guy/gal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

scenic course

I wont be back. I am a senior citizen and there are no forward tees for seniors making the course very extremely long for me. Some holes are golf carts on paths only, which again makes it hard for seniors. They should have handicap flags for us, which most courses have.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/09/2016

Dear Golfer,

Thank You VERY MUCH for the Positive review. We look forward to seeing you very soon.

Stephen Cunningham

Assistant Golf Professional

AJ Jolly Golf Course

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Commented on 05/09/2016

Dear Senior,

I am sorry you felt your were short changed. We DEFINITELY plan to add forward tees later this year. We are aware of how long our course can play for Seniors and Females when the conditions are soft. Later this summer when we are running firm and fast, you may enjoy yourself at our course. The bottom line is that you are NOT wrong with your review. We plan to add forward tees to #3, #6, and several other holes that currently play a bit unfair for shorter hitters. Thanks for coming out. We hope to see you in the future.

Stephen Cunningham

Assistant Golf Professional

AJ Jolly Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

AJ Jolly

Course was in good shape. Greens a little slow but still early in season. Bunkers in good shape. Worth the price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Need some love

if you are not in the fairway your ball are going to be lost.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/09/2016

Dear Jonathan,,

In the past, our Kentucky Bluegrass Rough has been a bit longer than it probably should have been. We ARE NOT afraid to evolve, in an effort to help ALL golfers enjoy their experience at our Beautiful Golf Course. This season we have lowered our rough cutting mower decks, and we are already receiving Positive Feedback. We look forward to seeing you again.

Stephen Cunningham

Assistant Golf Professional

AJ Jolly Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great way to spend a Sunday!

The staff was enjoyable, course was in great shape and it's a great place for beginners like myself with the wide open fairways!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

AJ is in fantastic shape

Greens are the best I have ever seen at AJ Jolly. True rolls and very few ball marks not repaired. The fairways and tee boxes are also in great shape. Due to the conditions of the course, I think it is the best course for your money when playing in Northern Kentucky...Sept 2015.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

AJ Jolly is a Gem and Its Back!

Course conditions were incredible. Staff was friendly and warm. I would recommend this course to anyone. Views are nice, wildlife is abundant, course has some challenging holes and some not so challenging holes, so for the typical weekend golfer I think it sets up nice without being too difficult or too easy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Round

Nice course with challenging holes. Greens were excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2015

Dear Golfer,

Thank You so much for your kind words and the excellent review. We really appreciate it!

Come Back and See Us Soon.

Stephen Cunningham
Assistant Golf Professional
AJ JOLLY GOLF COURSE

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

no pace of play

The course looked nice, we were excited to play a hilly course as that is something we aren't used to. The staff was helpful and very nice. Pace of play was excruciating. After 3 1/3 hours we had only 11 holes and had waited for every shot on every hole. I don't know if there was an outting in front of us or letting twosomes play through foursomes just isn't done but it was not fun. We were disappointed not to finish our round but didn't have time to stay for the last 7 holes :(

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2015

Dear Golfer,

I certainly apologize for your negative experience at our beautiful, well ran golf course. I do wonder what time you teed off? I'll guarantee it was not a morning tee time. When we run heavily DISCOUNTED specials, and we are booked from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM with ZERO vacant times, these things can happen. Especially, if you tee off toward the tail end of that time frame. We try to avoid slow play, but it's just not possible at times, unless you start kicking people off the course. That is not something we can do. Bottom line... I agree with you! 6 hour rounds are not acceptable. Try teeing off before 10:00 AM next time, and I will guarantee you a round of golf in 4 - 4.5 hours.

I was confused by some of your overall review. You said in sentence number two, "The staff was helpful and very nice." Then, you gave us a 2 out of 5 on STAFF FRIENDLINESS. Those are two completely different statements within one review...???

Come back and see us, and we will do our best to exceed your expectations and provide you with excellent service, and a great overall experience.

Thank You,

Stephen Cunningham
Assistant Golf Professional
AJ JOLLY GOLF COURSE

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