Boone's Trace National Golf Club

The Bull was in excellent shape considering the harsh winter and spring. Fairways had green grass throughout. The greens were in very good shape. The bunkers looked like they could use some work, but fortunately I only found one. The elevations changes are more than what appears to the eye. Will take the drive from Louisville and play again.

The main negative about this course was the poana greens. They were so covered in poana that it made the putting very difficult.

The fairways and bunkers were in very nice conditions. Cold water was readily available every few holes.

The consrssion prices were awesome. $1 for a soda is almost unheard of now days at golf courses..

Very well maintained course. Only downmark is that the cart paths are deteriorating. Greens superb, fairways excellent. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Really appreciated being provided with a course yardage book.

Enjoyable and a good value. Actually made our tee time for the following day in error. Pro shop staff went out of their way to correct our mistake. and get us on the course with little wait. Hot dog at the turn is a must, outstanding wiener! Played behind the wrong group though.....nearly 5 hours.

Great course. Lots of fun. It is a very hilly course that has some beautiful holes. Careful with early tee times due to fog from the river right next to the course.

I've played the Bull a lot over the years, and it's one of my favorites. Normally, I would give 5 stars for course condition, but it's at the end of winter, so no course in KY is excellent right now. All in all, it was as good as could be expected.

Absolute incredible layout, my 4th time playing here and I'll be back. Conditions were very good for early in the year, we were able to play it down without a problem. Elevation changes make you think about your club selection quite often, missing the green can be costly on a lot of holes. Very fast greens that run nice and true, stay below the hole and get on the right plateau with your approach. I'm a 9 hdc and shot 75, also shot an 89 with similar conditions. Awesome course with some nice views as well. Enjoy your round:)
Jeff

Can't beat this course price quality and staff are all great.

Course was in great shape. Always fun to play. Pace was decent.

The actual course is in great condition; fairways and rough were in excellent condition, greens were a little too soft but rolled just fine. The pro and staff in the clubhouse could not have been nicer or more helpful, though we could have used a marshal to speed a couple groups in front of us along. There are definitely some quirky holes in the layout, but for the money, it's a great tract. The BIG negative is that it appears the cart paths have not been maintained in at least three or four years and are in terrible shape. Overall, a nice experience.

This is the most scenic track in central Kentucky with moderate elevation changes and sloping fairways. Multile tee boxes provide ample choices for different skill levels. The course is well maintained with friendly staff.

Course is in good shape with challenging layout. Really liked the staff's attention and helpfulness during the round. Great value and fun.

Always in good condition and can usually find a very good deal on golfnow.

This was our first trip to the Bull but certainly not our last.
Besides it being a beautiful fall day, it was very pleasurable course to play. Fairways in good plus condition and the greens still looked good and rolled out well. This course is mostly open on the front 9 with rolling fairways and a couple of challenging dogleg holes. The back 9 gets more challenging as the fairways tighten up some and trees become more in play. There are some very picturesque par 3's on the back.
I would definitely play this course again and could easily become a favorite for the area.

The Bull at Boone's Trace can be a test of one's golf skills to hit the golf ball straight. Several sets of tee boxes add to the intricacies of the course. Fairway shots will be rewarded with a nice second shot into the greens but hook or slice a drive can be a test of long irons or will cost you a stroke by OB or hazard. The greens are usually fairly fast but can be a mine field when players ahead don't fix ball marks. The course is not the only one where this happens since it is a universal problem. Overall, the greens will hold and will reward you on a good shot to the green. The front nine is an honest straight forward set of holes! Play well and make up strokes on the front since the back starts some of the hardest holes on the course. The 10th, 13th, 14th and 16th holes can definitely test and could add extra strokes to your score! Overall, The course is one of my favorites! The facility includes driving range, full pro shop, and snack bar. Always have had a very nice experience at this course! I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to put their skills to the test.

Course was in great condition. I highly recommend this course. Fun and challenging.

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Played on Sunday afternoon, had my best round in 5 years unfortunately had to quit on hole 15 because of slow play (no ranger) and the fact that we had two...yes two...carts run out of power on us. Complained after round to pro shop, staff had no answers and was not very receptive. Its unfortunate that this nice course is run by such lazy folks!

Looking for a scenic, challenging course between Lexington and Richmond? The Bull at Boone's Trace is a keeper!
Both opening holes on each 9 are Par 5s, with #10 being very sporty with water left and a green tucked behind a clever dogleg. #1 is a pretty basic, cushy hole with the exception of the wedge approach to an unseen shallow green.
My wife and I loved the par 4 doglegs. Holes 3,5, and 7 on the front are great shot-making holes, as are 12 and 16 on the back. #18 is a wonderful reverse dogleg finishing hole, while #9 provided me with a stiff uphill challenge to wrap up the front.
Each of the Par 3s are stout enough to keep pressure on crisp iron shots, with stray shots making bogey difficult and precise shots leading to par or better.
The only hole my wife and I found a little "gimmicky" was #11--even good tee shots rolled down into the rough, blocking a clear 2nd shot up to the green.
However, now that we are familiar with the course, it's easier to play better angles.

We really enjoyed the flow of the holes and lay-out of the course. The interior par 5s (#6 and #13) were both unique--the waste area to the right of the tree on 6 and the narrowness of the approaches on 13 created some good challenges.
My wife loved the signature par 3 on #17--very good visual appeal.
Greens in excellent shape, as were fairways and sand traps. Only minor flaw were a few chewed-up tee boxes and some inconsistency with yardages between tee box and yardage book, but over-all, a great track....really helped kick off a fun visit with our twins in Berea to relax on a Friday afternoon.
We were able to tee off before three foursomes, and once we got rolling, we made good time and finished in less than 4 hours.

Nice course kept in great shape. Some challenging holes that require careful placement of shots. Friendly staff and excellent facility.