There are 8 golf courses in Springfield, Ohio and 2 are municipal courses. There are also another 15 golf courses within 20 miles of Springfield, including 8 public, 1 municipal, 2 PL and 4 private courses. The oldest course in the Springfield area is the Springfield Country Club which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA and opened in 1898. The longest course is National Golf Links, which is 7,200 yards. Walnut Grove Country Club is rated the best course near Springfield.