501 E. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004, US
(502) 348-3502
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About My Old Kentucky Home State Park

My Old Kentucky Home State Park sits on the farm that inspired the song "My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night!". Its historic mansion, which is available for tours and weddings, banquets and events, is the centerpiece of the 235 acres. There are 39 campsites and a chance to see the "Stephen Foster Story", the state's longest-running outdoor drama and musical. The 6,385-yard Kenny Rapier Golf Course was recently redesigned and reconstructed. Tennis is also available.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★
Acres235
Year Opened1936
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

TennisYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at My Old Kentucky Home State Park

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Enjoyable Round

Back nine has much more elevation and is generally more picturesque. Fairways are Bermuda, so fairway was brown in late March. I imagine this golf course is much prettier come summer. I also loved the carillion playing my Old Kentucky Home on loop. Also be sure to stop at Heaven Hill Distillery next door!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 113
Handicap 20-24
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Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

getting better

getting better all the time the course was in good shape for this time of the year they have cut down several trees to let sunlight into the greens and putting sand in the bunkers the greens was in good shape a couple of rough place on a couple but should heal in the coming months still a great place to play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 9
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Great course and layout.. the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

CRAPPY GREENS. POOR VALUE

I have played MOKH lots of times over the years. Fun layout, and some challenging shots and holes. Pace of play was very slow. 4 1/2+ hours. Not unheard of for a Sunday I suppose. My BIG complaint was the greens. EXTREMELY slow. Grass was very long and seemed it had mot been mowed in 3 or 4 days. (even though it ha not rained in over a week.) Lots of small dead patches made putting not fun at all. The ball didn't roll to the hole, it bounced there and screeched to a halt as though it was velcro. For a $45 course it was ridiculous. MOKY used to have some of the best greens around.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Not a bad course but could be better

My first time playing this course and a little disappointed. The greens were extremely long and soft, almost creating full fried egg divots when hitting greens on approach. Probably the slowest greens I have ever tried to putt on. The front nine was closed and of course there was no notification or warning when I booked my tee time online. The layout and hole design is nice but the course maintenance leaves something to be desired. Kentucky parks Department should put more money into maintaining these courses if they want to keep people coming back to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good time

Always fun golfing at MOKH. Front 9 was closed due to work on the course so we played the back 9 twice. Just a fun and beautiful course to play. It’s Fall so the leaves are changing and falling so it was hard to find the ball sometimes. Even in the fairway. But, it’s still better than being at work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bad Greens

The fairways are almost perfect...the greens are absolutely shot though. They need much work

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Exceptional Weather

The weather was about the best I've seen in Kentucky. An extremely good day for golf. The fairways were in very good condition however, the greens left a lot to be desired. The pace of this round was slower than I generally experience and I believe there was no one checking the pace to move things along. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the round. I'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

My Old Kentucky Home State Park

They had us start on #10 and when we made the turn, I knew why. Had we started on number 1 and after a couple of holes, we would have left. The greens are horrible. The rough is so high even a little ways in and you cannot find your ball. There were some foursomes in front of us and the pro said they play almost every day. But they made it so bad having to wait on their matches and whatever. I have played this course several times in the past years, but I am sure we will not be going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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