About this course
Paxton Park opened in 1940 as a Works Progress Administration project during the Great Depression [2](https://www.kygolf.org/championships/mid-am/content/a-look-at-paxton-park-golf-course#:~:text=opened%20for%20play%20in%201940,Great%20Depression). Designed by George Davies, the 18-hole course features three large lakes that provide water hazards on seven holes [1](https://www.paxtonpark.com/#:~:text=George%20Davies,seven%20holes). The greens were updated to Champion ultradwarf Bermuda in 2012 for improved quality and heat tolerance [2](https://www.kygolf.org/championships/mid-am/content/a-look-at-paxton-park-golf-course#:~:text=2012,heat%20tolerance).
Type
Parkland
Region
Southeast
Holes
18
Par
72
LooperScore
66.9
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Design & architects
- George Davies, architect
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