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4.7
186 Reviews (186)
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1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
95.7%
Recommend this course
165 out of 186 reviews
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4.9
7 Reviews (7)
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.8
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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16 out of 16 reviews
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Course Highlights
The pro shop staff consistently impress with genuinely warm welcomes and personalized course walkthroughs for first-time visitors. This nearly century-old layout rewards shot-shaping with well-maintained tees, greens, and bunkers in outstanding condition.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6360 yards
Slope 123
Rating 71.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1934
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Men: collared golf shirts required, no excessively baggy clothing permitted. Women: sleeveless shirts must have collars. Jeans permitted for winter months.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2025 #8)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Kentucky (2024 #10) (2022 #12)
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4.7
186 Reviews (186)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Pretty course

I found that this course is a god challenge and more than worth the money to play.
The staff and members were very welcoming!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Don't waste your money

My wife and I played this course late morning, and were told when we checked in that it was not too crowded. We teed off on No. 1, and were immediately behind a 5-some. After 3 holes of not being asked to play through we called the clubhouse, and were re-routed to No. 14. We played 14 through 18, and then the front 9 again. The pro-shop tried to be accomodating, and I appreciate their efforts.

But after finishing the front 9 we had had enough. The fairways were basically non-existant. They were more dirt than grass. The greens were in good shape, but the rest of the course was in tough shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/13/2015

I'm terribly sorry you didn't have a good time while here. After the worst winter in Kentucky in 30 years we've re-seeded the 5 fairways that we'd lost and have maintained the high standard for putting surfaces which we've always had at Shelbyville CC. It pains me to see such a disparaging review of the Club I know and love. If there's ever a chance to change your mind about us we'd love to have the chance.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Needs attention

This is a fairly short course, with good greens and tees but the fairways are simply terrible -- no grass.
Understand this course has had ongoing grass troubles but this has to be the worst.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/13/2015

I'm sorry you didn't have a nice visit. Actually 2014 is the only poor year we've had for fairways in my 5 years at SCC. After the worst winter Kentucky has seen in 30 years we lost 5 of our fairways and had to re-seed as a result. It made for a difficult 2014 but we are aiming for full recovery in 2015. We'd love to have you back this summer to try our place out again.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A few notes...

This course features rolling hills and plenty of trees that come into play on several holes, mostly in forcing a blind tee shot. This makes for a very challenging golf course. I have no real qualms with these blind shots as they do add character and strategy.
However, combine these features with the fact that this course has but 1 yardage marker per hole, frustration ensues. I spoke to an employee following the round to ask why there were no 200 or 100 yard markers. He said the committee just voted to REMOVE markers. I'm not a fan of that at all, and certainly cost me few strokes. The lack of yardage markers multiplied by the blind shots took a great deal of pleasure out of this round. If I have to shoot over a row of trees, fine, bring it on. But if you ask me to shoot over those trees and don't tell me how far to carry the ball.... I feel like you're setting me up for failure. And being mean.
The course seems to be cramped, with tee boxes within a short toss of a golf ball from the previous green. The signage of the cart path is often confusing/poorly marked as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/17/2014

I'm the staff member you spoke to. Since your visit we have opted to once again post yardage markers from both 100 and 150 yards. I appreciate your honesty and your recognition of both the good and the not so good at our Club. We're always looking to improve and your feedback has help. Thanks very much and we hope to see you back at SCC.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A great track

Have played here many times and always a great time. Greens fantastic and with all the old trees makes a great view. A big lake that holes skirt around makes a real challenge,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/13/2015

Very much appreciate the positive feedback sir! We look forward to hosting you again in 2015!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Awesome Greens!

Not long at all but Very Fun. Greens were amazing, especially for this time of year. Everyone was very friendly. Going back soon!

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