Golf courses in Louisville, KY.

Louisville, KY

Gary Player's 7,054-yard semi-private layout near Louisville

Louisville, KY

Quail Chase Golf Club is a public course in Louisville, Kentucky. It is located on Cooper Chapel Road in southern Jefferson County. David Pfaff designed the course, which winds through groves of Scotch pine, maple, oak, and dogwood trees. The terrain is gently undulating, typical of the Louisville area. McNeely Lake and the historic knobs of southern Jefferson and Bullitt counties border the layout. Louisville Metro Parks operates the course as part of its public golf system.

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.

Louisville, KY

Seneca Golf Course is a hilly, city-owned 18-hole course in Louisville, Kentucky, set within Seneca Park along Beargrass Creek. It opened for play in 1934 and plays to a par of 72, with back tees stretching past 7,000 yards over zoysia fairways and bentgrass greens. Gary Player won his first American professional title here at the 1958 Derby City Open, and the course also hosted the 1950 U.S. Amateur Public Links and Hooters Tour events in the 1990s. It remains one of the busiest public courses in the city, with a driving range, putting green and junior golf program, and tee times can be booked online or by calling the pro shop.

Louisville, KY

Cherokee Golf Course was founded in 1895, making it the oldest public golf course in Louisville and one of the oldest municipal courses in the United States. The course sits inside Cherokee Park, the Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park that anchors the city's park system. The layout is the shortest of Louisville's Metro Parks courses: a hilly, tree-lined walk with two lake holes that rewards short-iron play over power. More than 130 years after it opened, Cherokee remains exactly what it was built to be: a public course in a public park, open to everyone in the city.

Louisville, KY

The Crossings Golf Club is an 18-hole public facility located in Louisville. The course features a links-style layout with large greens and undulating fairways that provide a unique challenge. It offers a full-service clubhouse, practice facilities, and professional instruction for golfers. The facility is a popular choice for local residents and visitors looking for a quality golf experience in the Louisville area.

Louisville, KY

Iroquois Golf Course is a 18-hole public facility in Louisville that was originally designed by Tom Bendelow in 1912. The course terrain is characterized by hills and mature trees, with creeks coming into play on seven holes. The front nine is heavily tree-lined, while the back nine offers a more open layout. The signature eighth hole is a par 4 that doglegs to the left and is protected by bunkers. The course measures 6,263 yards from the back tees and includes putting and chipping greens for practice.

Louisville, KY

Crescent Hill Golf Course is a nine-hole municipal facility in Louisville that was founded in 1926. The layout is unique for having no water hazards and no sand bunkers, making it accessible for novice players. The course features Bermuda grass fairways with pronounced hills and an unusual par-36 configuration consisting of three par 3s, three par 4s, and three par 5s. A highlight of the round is the fifth hole, a 477-yard par 5 known as the quarry hole. The site is located adjacent to the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center.