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3.8
493 Reviews (493)
5 Stars
140
4 Stars
178
3 Stars
97
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
37
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
75.4%
Recommend this course
353 out of 493 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
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4
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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12 out of 12 reviews
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4.4
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
96.6%
Recommend this course
28 out of 29 reviews
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Course Highlights
Course conditions have noticeably improved in 2025, with consistently true-rolling greens and well-maintained fairways impressing recent visitors. The varied layout featuring elevation changes, water carries, and diverse hole designs delivers strong value for the round.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7004 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.9

New Albany Links Golf Club sprawls across gently rolling hills covered with meandering creeks, mature trees, and native grasses and wetlands. There are also a number of lakes throughout that come into play on several holes. The golf course is a fair challenge but it prides itself on its playability. With tees ranging between 4,800 and 7,000 yards, the course accommodates a range of different skill levels. The layout features tree-lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers throughout. New Albany Links Golf Club's 12th hole is one of the course's most memorable. It requires a long drive and an approach that carries past a long bunker and a pond to a narrow green. To the left is certain punishment but a tough up and down waits if you miss right.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Barry Serafin (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No denim, no athletic shorts/pants, no sleeveless shirts, collard shirt required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

3.8
493 Reviews (493)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Watching the Game 8
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Undulating Greens 23
Water Hazards 22
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Locals 14
Entertaining Clients 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 20
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Terrible Bunkers

The course does nor drain very well. Standing water every where. Water in all of the bunkers. Bunkers were washed out and in desperate need of sand. It got to the point where I treated the bunkers as ground under repair. Greens were just OK, a lot of them had ball marks on them. However, the course does have a challenging layout and i enjoyed that aspect. But i won't return until the conditions improve.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice Course...Tragic green conditions

I played here a lot last year, and had played here in April. I was told at the end of last year that driving range would be open in early April. Then I was told by the end of May. It's still not done.

The fairways are in great shape, except for all the non repaired divots from lazy and rude golfers. The greens are worse. It's like putting in a mine field. The greens are quick, but it doesn't matter if the ball won't keep it's line. It is so disappointing that many golfers that play at this course don't care about keeping the course in good condition. But it's also on management to have a ranger out there that is watching for this stuff. I saw one once the whole day. Also, this is the second time this year that I have gotten stuck behind a group of more than 4 golfers. Last time, in April, it was a fivesome. This time there were SIX golfers playing together. Again, a ranger, like they have at Golf Club of Dublin, is necessary!!! The gas carts also need to be replaced.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst bunkers ever

I've generally been pleased with this course in the past, but could not believe the condition of the bunkers last time out. Obviously no effort made either Thursday or Friday to prepare for play on Saturday. Many filled with water, those that weren't not raked at all, and most devoid of any sand. Fortunately I avoided most of them. Once again we started late as the course was backed up two tee times. Seems ridiculous to me they can't keep on schedule by the time 8:24 am rolls around. And forget about playing a sub 5 hour round on the weekend. Don't see many positives in New Era course managent.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Perfect Golf

Enjoyed this course. Challenging. Fast greens. Well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bunkers need lots of atttention

The overall condition of the course is excellent, seems that 90% of the bunkers need sand, the club would dug into muddy and the ball is going no where. Will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Day to Play

We had a great day. The weather was perfect, the course was pretty much empty at 6:30 in the morning. All in all is was a nice day to play golf!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Interesting course

Play was unusually slow, which seems to occur on most weekends. No rangers were on the course. Average time of play on most weekends seems to run from four and a half hours to six hours. Not unusual to see groups leave the course in frustration.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good course for the money

While the teeboxes and a few greens needs some attention, overall the course was in good condition. Staff was great in accommodating our entire foursome even after we added the fourth player just hours before our tee time. When deals are available for this course, I'll play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Glad I came back

Its been at least 7-8 years since I played here. I left because I could not get on as a single and there always seemed like there was an outing going on.
The course was over played and getting worse.
I am happy to say that the course is in very good condition and I am glad I came back to play.
I got paired up with a couple guys and had a great time.
Facilities were in very good shape and everyone I met were accommodating and friendly.
I am looking forward to coming back to play soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Prepare to feel lost

First time playing this course and felt lost the entire way. As you drive in you must drive through a suburb to find the clubhouse hidden off to the side. No signs pointing where the clubhouse was! Furthermore, as you continue play they have very little to no signs pointing to where each hole is. Started off the back 9 and after playing ten I drove up to 17 by accident and had to turn around to pursue #11. Paid for 18 holes but only played 9 as it took 3 hours to play because apparently this course allows pairings of up to six. Sad to say I will not return to New Albany because the course was great and fun to play (when I wasn't waiting 20 mins in between shots) but when you have no signs, poor management of pairings, and also no maps of the holes either on the tee box or even on the score card and golf cart makes for a very frustrating experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice course, except for the bunkers

This course was pretty nice, but it was clear that the area had greatly sufferred from recent rainfall. All of the bunkers on the course were in dire need or work/repair. Overall, the fairways and greens were in good shape, and the tee boxes were excellent. The pro shop and pub were great, and the staff was superb. Again, nice course, but parts of it definitely need some work!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, slow play

I'd consider myself a regular at NA Links. I love the facilities, the fairways are beautiful but the greens are terrible! Mike, one of the rangers is a great help and their new Asst Pro is a nice guy. I think they should dedicate a week or two to the greens and it would be excellent

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Course with great features

The course has a nice set/design; great club house with pleasant staff. Enjoyed playing 54 holes over the weekend. The only concern is the condition of the bunkers. Although the course has received a lot of rain recently, the traps need some work done. Their doesn't seem to be an adequate amount of sand in them. Due to the storm, what sand is in there has moved to the middle from the edges exposing large rocks that could damage clubs. With some attention to the traps, this course would be rated outstanding!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

SLOW play!

Upon arrival, the advertised driving range was closed. I was sent off the back 9 and had to wait 15 minutes to tee off. There was a twosome in front of us and a fivesome ahead of them. It took almost 3 hours to play 9 holes. Wanting to play 18, I began to make the turn until I noticed 3 carts full of people on #1, waiting to tee off. I gave up at that point.

I paid for 18 and only played 9. Bummer.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Til next time..

Always a pleasure to golf NA Links. Staff as always was friendly and informative. The course looks fantastic!! Major props to the greens crew and those involved on preparing!! Best l have seen the course in several years!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Early season

Course is in pretty good shape for this early in the season. Some fairways need some TLC and the greens are pretty marked up

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

•I recommend this course.

Anyway, weather was really comfortable.
The golf course was not crowded and was able to enjoy it slowly.
Green maintenance was good and it was early and was interesting.
An employee is kind and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Super fast greens. Course was in pretty good shape, which given the time of year and weather conditions, that's quite a feat. Great layout and beautiful design.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Really nice greens

The condition of this course is always really good. They're changing the tees on the first hole, which look like it'll make it a little easier off the tee. The new tees on 6 make it a tough tee shot visually. I just love playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Really Fun Links Style Course.

I think we may have went golfing on the coldest possible golf day of the year, which is definitely the reason we were the only ones on the course. No one else was crazy enough to be out there on a day in the 20's with the wind whipping around 20 mph. That being said we had a BLAST! I really enjoyed this course and loved it's play ability. The wind may have caused us to lose a ball or two but we both really enjoyed the course and the people in the pro shop were amazing, nice, welcoming, and informative I would really recommend New Albany Links to anyone who truly loves golf and appreciates a links style course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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