Kentucky golf
Best golf courses in Kentucky.
Ranked by LooperScore, BogeyMap's own algorithm. 78 of the 78 courses we publish in Kentucky are playable without a member invite.
BogeyMap publishes 78 golf courses in Kentucky, of which 78 are playable without a member invite (public, resort, municipal, or semi-private). Boone's Trace National Golf Club in Richmond currently leads the state with a LooperScore of 84.0. The cities with the most courses are Lexington, Louisville, Richmond.
78
Courses published
73
Public
2
Resort
3
Semi-private
Top-rated courses in Kentucky
Boone's Trace National Golf Club
Richmond, KY
Fazio's Kentucky gem
Cherry Blossom Golf & Country Club
Georgetown, KY
Bluegrass golf at its finest
Wasioto Winds at Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Pineville, KY
Spectacular mountain golf in the Cumberlands
Kearney Hill Golf Links
Lexington, KY
Kearney Hill Golf Links, designed by Brian Silva and opened in 1989, is a distinctive 18-hole, par-72 links-style course located in Lexington, Kentucky. Silva, known for his traditional design approach, crafted Kearney Hill to evoke the classic feel of Scottish and Irish links courses, a rarity in the American Midwest. The course features wide-open fairways, large, undulating greens, and strategically placed pot bunkers, all set against a backdrop of rolling bluegrass hills. The absence of trees on many holes emphasizes the links character, relying on wind and natural contours for challenge. While a specific signature hole is not prominently featured, the entire layout provides a strategic and authentic links experience. Kearney Hill's unique design and challenging conditions make it a highly regarded and enjoyable course for those seeking a taste of traditional links golf.
Nevel Meade Golf Course
Prospect, KY
Arthur Hills's 7,040-yard Prospect layout — Louisville's top-ranked public course since 1997.
Heritage Hill Golf Club
Shepherdsville, KY
Louisville's best public course
Lassing Pointe Golf Course
Union, KY
Michael Hurdzan's 6,824-yard Northern Kentucky layout — Ohio River valley views and top public value since 1995.
Persimmon Ridge Golf Club
Louisville, KY
Gary Player's 7,054-yard Louisville masterpiece — Kentucky's top-ranked semi-private course since 1989.
Connemara Golf Course
Nicholasville, KY
Hurdzan & Fry's 7,035-yard Bluegrass layout — Lexington's top public course in the rolling Jessamine County terrain.
Gibson Bay Golf Course
Richmond, KY
Michael Hurdzan's 7,112-yard Madison County public layout — one of Central Kentucky's most acclaimed public courses since 1991.
General Burnside Island State Park Golf Course
Burnside, KY
Golf on an island in Lake Cumberland
Park Mammoth Golf Club
Park City, KY
Historic Kentucky course near Mammoth Cave National Park
Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Club
Lexington, KY
Ward Northrup's classic 6,801-yard Lexington resort layout — Bluegrass parkland golf at the Griffin Gate Marriott.
Boone Links Golf Course
Burlington, KY
Arthur Hills's 27-hole Boone County public gem — three 9-hole loops through Northern Kentucky's rolling terrain.
Tates Creek Golf Course
Lexington, KY
Barren River Lake State Resort Golf
Lucas, KY
University of Kentucky Wildcat Club
Lexington, KY
Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s 1960 campus classic — the University of Kentucky's home course and a Lexington semi-private gem.
Western Kentucky University Golf Course
Bowling Green, KY
Seneca Golf Course
Louisville, KY
Twin Oaks Golf Course
Paducah, KY
Shawnee Golf Course
Louisville, KY
Crooked Creek Golf Club
London, KY
Sycamore Springs Golf Course
Kokomo, KY
Tanglewood Golf Club
Harrodsburg, KY
Golf by city in Kentucky
Architects behind Kentucky's best golf
Common questions about Kentucky golf
- How many golf courses can you play in Kentucky?
- BogeyMap publishes 78 courses in Kentucky. 78 of them are public, resort, municipal, or semi-private, meaning a visiting golfer can usually book a tee time directly with the course.
- What is the best public course in Kentucky?
- Boone's Trace National Golf Club in Richmond holds the highest LooperScore among public courses we publish in Kentucky (84.0).
- How does BogeyMap rank Kentucky courses?
- Every list is generated by LooperScore, BogeyMap's own 0-100 composite of course quality signals, verified golfer ratings, and editorial review. We never republish another publication's rankings, and a course only shows a score once the underlying evidence exists. See how the rankings work.
- Can BogeyMap get me on a private club in Kentucky?
- No. BogeyMap doesn't sell tee times and never guarantees access. For clubs that allow limited outside play, Looper Pro members can read researched Access Intel describing how that access generally works — the club is always the final authority.