There are 2 golf courses in Franklin, Ohio and 0 are municipal courses. There are also another 50 golf courses within 20 miles of Franklin, including 13 public, 17 municipal and 20 private courses. The oldest course in the Franklin area is the Dayton Country Club which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA/Albanese & Lutzke and opened in 1897. The longest course is Four Bridges Country Club, which is 7,201 yards. Walnut Grove Country Club is rated the best course near Franklin. The following courses have won various awards: Shaker Run Golf Club, Shaker Run Golf Club, Shaker Run Golf Club, NCR Country Club, Moraine Country Club, TPC River's Bend.