Alex McKay

Louisville, KY

Shawnee Golf Course is a public 18-hole municipal facility in Louisville, Kentucky, with a par of 70. Designed by architect Alex McKay in 1926, the course hosted the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 1932. Shawnee is a mature course featuring Bermuda grass fairways and bent grass greens. The layout is relatively level and offers scenic views near the river, making it an enjoyable choice for golfers who prefer to walk. The property includes a full driving range and a dedicated short-course option for junior players and beginners.

Alexandria, KY

A. J. Jolly Golf Course is an 18-hole public course adjacent to A. J. Jolly Park in Alexandria, Kentucky. It was designed by William H. Diddel and opened in 1962. The par-71 layout plays around 6,235 yards from the longest tees over bentgrass, with a course rating near 70.0. The routing works through natural, park-like terrain typical of the region. The course has repeatedly been rated among the top public courses in Kentucky by golf travel publications and is known locally as an affordable option with a country club feel. Amenities include a pro shop, putting green, and practice bunker, though it does not have a full driving range. It is a municipal-style facility open to public play, with walking permitted and soft spikes required.