There are 2 golf courses in Independence, Kentucky and all 2 are municipal courses. There are also another 46 golf courses within 20 miles of Independence, including 8 public, 17 municipal, 1 PL and 19 private courses. The oldest course in the Independence area is the Ryland Lakes Country Club which was designed by Jim Curtis and opened in 1893. The longest course is Triple Crown Country Club, which is 7,108 yards. Hickory Sticks Golf Club is rated the best course near Independence.