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2.7
273 Reviews (273)
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Conditions
2.5
Value
2.4
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
48.9%
Recommend this course
253 out of 273 reviews
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2.4
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Conditions
2.2
Value
2.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
40.0%
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2 out of 5 reviews
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2.4
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Conditions
2.2
Value
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Layout
3.6
Pace
4.0
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3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6659 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.6

Formerly known as The Bull At Boone's Trace.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect David Pfaff (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Cam's Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Dress code Dress must be in good taste, keeping with golf course tradition. A collared shirt is required for men and no denim or athletic wear is permitted.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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2.7
273 Reviews (273)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great condition, excellent range , friendly staff and facilities are great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/11/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our great course conditions and friendly staff. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club, we hope to see you again soon! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Panoramic Views

This course is a must play if you are in the Lexington area. The layout is very unique,somewhat challenging but fair, with some blind tee shots, lots of doglegs and elevation changes. The scenery is spectacular as the course is near the Kentucky river. The conditioning of the golf course was excellent, the fairways were firm and fast, the greens were smooth and the bunkers were manicured very nicely. The staff was very accommodating and the improvements to the bar and grill area are very nicely done. I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/11/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our challenging course layout and friendly staff. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day!

Got to play Boone Trace National today for the first time in almost 10 years. This course is very challenging with a great layout. Beautiful setting by the Ky River. A must play if you are in the Lexington/Richmond area. The 19th hole bar is top notch. Great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/11/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging course layout and a great experience. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BoonesTraceNationalGolfClub
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent condition

Played today from the blue tees. Course was in perfect condition, We played it down and I had excellent and fair lies. Greens are very nice with a medium fast roll. Course is somewhat challenging with several doglegs and sloped fairways. Rough is thick but mowed to a good level so you can easily find your ball but not as easy a shot to the greens. Several holes are quite stunning in beauty. Practice facility was excellent. I would highly recommend this layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/11/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our great course conditions and challenging layout. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day at Boone Trace

Boone Trace is located in a beautiful, rolling landscape near the Kentucky River. The golf course is in outstanding condition, and it offers a wide variety of holes to test your skill. Both short and long par 4's, short and long par 3's, and comfortable par 5's make this a fun test, without being overly severe. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth your time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/11/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and great course conditions. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course is in Wonderful condition

I play this course regularly. The new owners have made wonderful changes to both the course and the amenities! I consistently hear very complementary comments from others, as well. It is very well priced and a hidden treasure. I recommend giving it a try if you haven't played it in the last six months.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/31/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our wonderful course conditions and an excellent value. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!!!

I loved this course!! Not easy but fun!

I will go back again soon!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/25/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging and fun course layout. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club, we look forward to welcoming you back soon! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Looking to the future

Played Boones Trace for the first time this weekend, got two rounds in while dodging the raindrops! Can't wait to get back there to putt on those greens, extremely nice roll and speed to them. Sounds (and looks) like there is a master plan. Can't wait to see what's in store over the coming months!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/21/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our great course conditions and nice layout. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club, we look forward to seeing you again soon! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape

The course is well maintained. The rough is approx 3 inches so keeping the ball in the fairway is critical to scoring well. Really nice venue.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/21/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our good course conditions and nice layout. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BoonesTraceNationalGC
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Course in great shape but pace of play a little slow due to a 5-some and wouldn’t anybody play through.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Response from on 05/09/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

If you are an average golfer, stay away.

We booked a weekend trip to the Lexington/Richmond KY area for a "guys" weekend getaway. Boone's Trace was one of the courses in the package from mygolfvacation.com. This was the last course we played on the weekend. The area had a lot of rain a few days before we arrived. We played 2 other courses the previous two days. For the amount of rain, the other courses did a great job. Boone's Trace; the rough was impossible to hit out of. In some areas the rough is up to your shins. We had some of our guys just quit playing because they got tired of losing balls within 5 yards of the fairway. I know, I know; "you're supposed to keep the ball in the fairway". That's great, but if you want this course to be fun for all players, you have to do something about the rough. IT SLOWS PLAY DOWN. The course layout itself is fairly tough. A lot of blind holes. Your first time out, you should play with someone who has played the course before. They give you a book, it helps somewhat, but if you're scrambling, it's no help at all. The gentleman in the clubhouse was very nice. A hot dog was $5.30 and not very impressive. The clubhouse guy was very polite and said it's a good hot dog (for $5.30). It's a hot dog. LOL. Cheeseburger for $5.30? Pull Pork Sandwich for $5.30? Yeah. But an average sized hot dog for $5.30? If you are looking for the Country Club vibe, this is your course. The general attitude here is that this is a "members-only" course. There are houses on every single hole, but they are not within play. Great job on the developer. The tee boxes, fairways and greens were in decent shape. There is no intermediate rough. If you are off the fairway, good luck finding your ball (even 12 inches off the fairway). If you hit in the 20s, do not play here.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/08/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging course layout and friendly staff. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club.
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

MAKING IMPROVEMENTS

This has always been a nice local course that has the potential for so much more.

It's my understanding that the ownership of this course has changed. New ownership appears to be dedicated to improve the overall condition and experience of golfing The Bull. While there I noticed improvements on the following: clubhouse, traps, new signs, new water coolers & trash receptacles, landscape work & patio area. Plus: the greens were pretty fast and in good shape and the fairways were also in nice shape.

The day we played, the course had an outing previous to our arrival. It was pretty backed up. It took us 3.5 hours to finish 13 holes and ultimately we had to leave before we could finish. The pro shop noticed we departed early. No type of refund was offered nor did I pursue such a thing.

It was pleasant surprise to see all the changes made and changes in progress. The changes are such that when golfers come out to play for the first time this season they are going to be happier with the golf experience.

The slow play is not the norm for this course so don't be deterred by my day. Give it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/30/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our good course conditions and nice layout. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BTNGC
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Commented on 04/30/2018

Good afternoon bohica1,

This is Cameron, the Head Golf Professional at Boones Trace National Golf Club, I apologize no sort of refund was offered to you.

Thank you for the nice compliments, but we strive for the 5 star experience. Allow me to treat you and 3 guests to 18 holes out here on a day we do not have an outing nor a busy schedule.

Contact me at camrutherford@btngc.com so we can set you up a tee time as soon as possible.

We appreciate your business and the review!

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Commented on 04/29/2018

I played today April 29 2018 and I will tell you first hand this course has went from 3star to 5 star in just a few months, one of the best in the state not kidding it is unbelievable. Some things they have done so far to this course is a night and day difference. This is a must play you will not be disappointed but you will be punished if you hit in the rough, not forgiving and you will probably lose your ball,its a two cut rough which first cut not wide enough before the second cut this is my only complaint.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun Course

Fun course to play, mid-fast greens. Fairways are in great shape, a good value and will play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/27/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our fun course layout, great course conditions, and a good value. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The bull

I like the course it is fairly fun to play And the course was in fairly good shape considering in had just been Aerated the week before I played this course last year and it was in awful shape was not pleased with it at all but it seems this year it is iin really good shape and the people are super nice Just wish the fairways were more level some are like standing on the side of a hill And the bunkers actually have sand in them unlike some of the courses in the area The course is worth the golf now prices but I would not pay their regular course price

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/27/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our good course conditions and friendly staff. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

First Birdy

Played this course 3 times before, enjoyed the layout of the course. Made my first Birdy on the course on hole 15.

Play course early many people enjoy this course. Saw people waiting to tee off when I finished the 9th hole and the 18th.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/26/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and nice course layout. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Experience!

Love this course! Staff is professional and pleasant. Course is always in good shape (even in the off season). And you can see improvements every time you play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/19/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our pleasant staff and good course conditions. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spring Golf

The weather has been nasty this Spring but the course played well. The only complaint was the greens being sandy from the aeration....not a big problem as it’s a part of the game. Great course, staff was prompt and courteous.....we will play the course again!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/05/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and nice course layout. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club! #BTNGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for money

Course was in very good condition considering the large amount of rain fall. Fairways were in excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/02/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our good course conditions and a great value. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Value

I always enjoy playing this course. It’s normally in great condition and has a good deal of variety which requires the use of most of the clubs in your bag. The front nine is a little more flat and straight forward, while the back nine is slightly more hilly and has water in play on several holes.

Overall this course offers a great value and is generally not too difficult to book a tee time. The river valley area is beautiful and the staff are always friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/22/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions and our friendly staff. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but fair

Second time playing here. Best part of course was the greens. Firm and cut tight. Ball roll was predictable. A few tight fairways and lots of slope off in the first cut. Rewards a fairway shot, challenging otherwise. Great pace. Friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 03/21/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging course layout, friendly staff, and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Boone's Trace National Golf Club!
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