Devou Park GC: #5
A view of green #5 at Devou Park Golf Course, which overlooks the Cincinnati skyline.
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4.2
307 Reviews (307)
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
119
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
87.4%
Recommend this course
255 out of 307 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
2.5
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.2
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 6134 yards
Slope 114
Rating 66.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Bates (1995) Steve Wolfard (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.2
307 Reviews (307)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Narrow Fairways 11
Thick Rough 8
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Locals 9
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11
Near Local Attractions 6

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather

Good Course Slow Back Nine

The course is challenging, it is impossible to walk for anyone thinking about it. The pace of plays slows on the back nine.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE

Entire course is in disarray. Tee boxes are dead with no even ground. Fairways are underwater and under repair with dead grass. No practice greens but half the greens are cut down and the rest shaggy so speed is inconsistent. There needs to be a warning about the course conditions and the green fees are not anywhere close to reasonable for what you get. Pace of play was atrocious with no starter making sure groups went out on time. Needs some major improvement before I ever consider playing here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Couldn't play the front 9

The front 9 was closed which has the holes with the view. I picked this course for that and I didn't get to play it. That was my only slight. The staff was amazing the course was great. Prices were good. I just really wanted to play the holes with the skyline view. I didn't get to. I will be going back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Very Fun and Challenging Course!

Devou Park Golf Course isn't the longest course you will ever play but it certainly knows how to challenge you. The layout is beautiful, and you are surrounded by lush forest, giant trees and changes in elevation on nearly every hole. Only a few mins from downtown Cincinnati, you will also be treated to some of the best views of Cincinatti and the surrounding area from many of the holes. My compliments to the greenskeeper - the fairways and greens were immaculate!! Definitely found my home course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Difficult course if 1st time playing

Every hole is up or down and rarely do you get a flat lie!! Lots of slope on every hole that has to be accounted for. Course was in great shape and with playing a few times would be more pleasant!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A fun course

Relatively a short course, just one par 5 and three par 3s, with most holes either down hill or up hill.

Greens are in good condition, but fairways need more watering and some tee boxes need maintenance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Raincheck request

Thunder canceled our back 9. We were unable to continue. How do I go about getting a raincheck?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Really interesting design

Love this course. It’s very short tipping out around 6000 yards for a par 70. It defends itself with tight fairways and blind shots. It forces you to play less than driver on the majority of holes or you can end up on brutal spots. The course was in great condition, the greens were a little slow but very healthy otherwise.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time and it was a pleasure!!

First time here. Since the moment I got there I was treated really well by all the staff.

As in other reviews , challenging course. For me the holes 4,5 and 6 were the most challenging, the back nine are easier.

Bring balls because several will be missed.

Will be back and I recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Tight track, very hilly but lots of fun! Can score low if you play it correctly! Will play again next time I visit Cincinnati!

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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