Players Club at Foxfire
The Players Club course is the premier golf course of south central Ohio. While there are two courses at Foxfire, this par-72 designed by Jack Kidwell and opened in 1993 is considered the top course around and one of the top 10 in the state. With 7,077 yards of Bent grass, the course holds a 74.2 rating with a slope rating of 132.
Players Club at Foxfire
10799 St Rt 104
Lockbourne, OH 43137
(614) 224-3694
foxfiregolfclub.com
Cooks Creek
The second highest rated course in south central Ohio, Cooks Creek is one of the top 25 courses in the state. Designed by John Cook and Dr. Michael Hurdzan, the course opened in 1993 and offers 7,071 yards on Bent grass. This is a par-72 course.
Cooks Creek
16405 U.S. Route 23
Ashville, OH 43103
(800) 430-4653
cookscreek.com
Deer Creek State Park
With 7,113 yards of bluegrass fairways and greens, Deer Creek in Mount Sterling is a par-72 course with a 73.7 rating and a slope of 113.
Deer Creek State Park
20635 Waterloo Road
Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 869-3088
ohiostateparks.org
Foxfire
Not to be confused with the Players Club at Foxfire, this 18-hole course is the "other" course at Foxfire covering 6,981 yards for a par-72. The course has achieved a rating of 72.7 and a slope of 122 on Bent grass. Designed by Jack Kidwell, this was the original course at Foxfire for 22 years.
Foxfire
10799 St Rt 104
Lockbourne, OH 43137
(614) 224-3694
foxfiregolfclub.com
Landings at Rickenbacker
Landings at Rickenbacker has a 72.6 rating on a slope of 122 over a rye grass surface. This par-72 course opened for business in 1970 and offers 7,003 yards of golf from the longest tees.
Landings at Rickenbacker
5600 Airbase Road
Groveport, OH 43125
(614)491-5000
Split Rock
Opened in 1997 the course was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan. This par-73 course has a 72.0 rating and a slope rating of 125.
Split Rock
10210 Scioto Darby Road
Orient, OH 43146
(614) 877-9755
splitrockgolf.com
Upper Lansdowne Golf Links
Upper Lansdowne is a par-72 course over 6,691 yards. With a slope rating of 114, the course is rated at 70.8. This course was opened in 1964 by Jack Kidwell.
Upper Lansdowne Golf Links
17565 Winchester Road
Ashville, OH 43103
(800) 858-2989
upperlansdownegolf.com
Crown Hill
Featuring 6,507 yards of fare way, this par-72 carries a course rating of 70.0 with a slope of 122 on Blue grass. Built in 2001, the course was designed by Bob Barnes, Greg Brown and John Valone.
Crown Hill
9500 U.S. Route 22 W.
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-4653
crownhillgolf.com
Estate Club
Built in 1966 and designed by Gene Arledge, Estate Club requires the use of soft spikes and has clubs available for rent. A cart is not required at this par-72 public course. The course has a USGA rating of 69.9 and a slope of 119. This is a 6,249-yard course.
Estate Club
3871 Tschopp Road
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-4444
Pine Hill
Designed by Jack Kidwelll, the course opened in 1966 and is a par-72 with a course rating of 69.9. The slope rating is 112 on Blue grass.
Pine Hill
4382 Kauffman Road
Carroll, OH 43112
(614) 837-3911
pinehillgolfclub.com
About The Author
Tom Nari teaches screenwriting and journalism in Southern California. With a degree in creative writing from Loyola University, Nari has worked as a consultant to the motion picture industry as well as several non-profit organizations dedicated to the betterment of children through aquatics. Nari has written extensively for GolfLink, Trails and eHow.
