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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
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
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
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Jolly golf

I am very happy with A.J. Jolly golf course. I can honestly say it's my favorite course to play on in northern Kentucky. Everything is very clean and well taken care of. You can definitely tell that they care about their customers satisfaction. And now with the great deals you can find on golfnow it's more affordable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love AJ Jolly

This course is beautifully maintained, it's a course designed well enough that everyone can enjoy it from beginners to good players. It's scenic so you don't have any noise from cars trucks things like that, its part of like a park with a lake and camping and things like that which makes it a great place to plan a weekend. The only negative thing I have is that because it's such a nice course it's generally pretty crowded, however that doesn't usually slow your pace down unless a group in front of you doesn't know how to play. Also the greens are very fast, which made them challenging for me personally. None the less great course, I love it and definitely will be playing there a lot

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course / value...But

The course is always in good shape and a great bargain compared to other courses in the area, but I am less likely to book through golfnow at this course because they paired us up with a random 4th. I realize this can happen but I was meeting college buddies I rarely see and instead of talking to them I was forced into awkward interaction with a stranger before 8am. No thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good but slow...

This is a nice course...I will give it a 2nd shot
However, we had to leave after 9 as the pace of play way some of the worst I've seen. Backup of 4 groups at the 6th hole. 9 holes took 3 hours.
Staff did issue us 1/2 of our money back for our issues.
I will go back as I said, but not sure if I'll try Saturday after again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day of golf

My original group was a twosome, but opted to pair up with another twosome since two groups of three were ahead of us - unfortunately we had to wait on the group ahead of us for most of the front nine. The other pair was wonderful to play with on the beautiful day of sun. As always, the course was in great shape, the greens were excellent, and the views superb. I'm hoping to get a few more rounds in this season at A.J. Jolly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Awesome job

It had been raining all week and the course was very wet, but in amazing condition.The staff was very friendly. I will be playing this course again this year. Great job!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

DO NOT go if it rains the night before or in morning!!!!

Our tee time was at 1145am and yes it rained that morning. But the time we teed off it was perfect. But they would not let the carts off the path and the slowed us up all day. There was only 3 of us but it took us 4 hrs to play and we had no wait. We couldn't take carts off the part but they could have 5 or 6 tractors 3 times the weight of carts cutting grass up and down the middle of fairways. Does not make sense.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/02/2015

To Whom It May Concern,

AJ Jolly Golf Course has had rain 11 out of the last 16 days, including over 7 inches in the last 7 days as of right now (1:45 PM EST Thursday, July 2nd). We understand customer impact, when keeping the carts on the path. We have a Monday morning Senior league with 48 players ranging from age 50 - 91. They played this past Monday morning after a 2 hour delay. They generally play at 9:00, and didn't get off until 10:45. Not a single one of them complained about carts being on the path. When you see mowing being done on a day when carts are limited to the path, it is because it's a NECESSITY. We mow the high sides where moisture is at a minimum. We can't just let the grass go for a few days. We have 175 acres to cut. We MUST keep up with it, or we end up baling it.

Thank you for understanding.

Stephen Cunningham
Assistant Golf Professional
AJ JOLLY GOLF COURSE

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Don't go if it rain the night before!!!

I would recommend this course only if it hasn't rained that morning or the night before. This is about the only course I play that if it rains the night before you CANNOT take carts of the cart path. Not even 90 degrees. Explain this yes it rain this morning but they had about 5 tractors cutting grass going up and down the middle of fairway. Those things weigh 3 times as much as a golf cart but u r not allowed to go 90 degrees CART PATH ONLY. It is not a Country Club. There was no one out there and there were 3 of us and it took us over 4 hrs to play because of this. And we had 2 guys shot in the low 80's. DO NOT PLAY THIS COURSE IF IT RAINS!!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth the drive from Cincinnati

This course takes a while to get to from the Cincinnati suburbs but it is well worth the trip. The greens, fairways and tee boxes may be the best conditioned in the area. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The course is challenging for any level golfer. There many holes with either, or both, elevated tee boxes and greens. Unfortunately too far to be my regular course, but I'll definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

AJ Jolly > All NKY public courses

From top to bottom this is the spot to play in NKY. Staff is great. 99% of the golfers are great. Course is in great shape. Greens roll true. If you don't hit it fairly accurate you're going to be in for some trouble but that's truly the only con of AJJ. Can't wait to get back out there this weekend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/03/2015

Thank You Very Much! We really appreciate you taking the time to give us an excellent review. We strive to exceed expectations. I'm glad you enjoyed your experience.

Stephen Cunningham
Assistant Golf Professional
AJ Jolly Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

First time playing AJ Jolly and it was a pleasant surprise. It was in great condition. Not very long, although the par 5s seem like miles long. Greens rolled true the entire round. I will play here more in the future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course for Risk Takers

Great course, very challenging, multi tiered greens and sloping fairways, tee boxes are like carpet!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

5 hour 10 min round

Course is ok second time my round was over 5 hours will not play again there they send walkers out on a busy day nothing against walkers I walk sometimes but not in the middle of 4 somes no rangers to enforce slow play sorry just don't have time for 5 hour rounds

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Public Course

As far as public golf courses go, AJ Jolly is better than most I've played in terms of course condition. However, it is pretty short from the back tees and my round was over five hours long. I would recommend this course if you're looking for a leisurely, low priced round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem (from me at least)

I've been playing for over 15 years. I played in a golf outing here last year and fell in love with the course. I've since played it 10 times.

I'll be playing it at least once a week this season. The staff couldn't be nicer and they are always happy. The metts and dogs are oversized and the beer is always cold.

The course: On this day, it was a real challenge. Every course is so wet right now that you are on cart paths only. If you don't stay on the fairways, you are in for a long round and you WILL lose some balls from getting plugged. The greens are nice and fast though.

A few of my favorite things about the course; you are rarely battling players on other holes. You never have anyone hitting into you from another hole. When the course is dry, there is no better course around. It's challenging without being too frustrating. Whoever the greenskeeper is deserves a gold star (or a few beers).

You will not see much residential development. I LOVE IT. I could sit at the tee box at 18 forever. What a view. That being said, stay after for at least one beer to sit on the deck. The view is crazy beautiful.

I wish I would have found AJ Jolly many years ago. It's a bit of a haul to get there, but it is well worth it!!! My new favorite course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Track

Staff very freindly, and helpful as always. Course in greatb shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good time

Nice course good pace of play fun day with my son. We will be playing here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Scenic Course !

One of my favorites courses to play around the tri-state area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice golf course---happily surprised

Course was in great condition...real-live fairways and excellent greens. Not an overly-long course, but with plenty of twists and turns you'll find that you'll use all of the clubs in your bag. We'll definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice

Very nice course, beautifully kept grounds. Hard to lose a ball, not many unkempt areas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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