Golf is a sport that many people love to play, and whether you are an amateur or professional, the Columbus, OH area has some of the best golf courses in America. We’ve listed out some of our top favorites below – check them out now!
1. The Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet Course
The Scarlet Course is the flagship course at Ohio State University. This 18-hole championship-caliber course was designed by nationally renowned architect Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1930. Since its inception, the course has hosted four NCAA Championships and two U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship tournaments.
The Scarlet course also features an executive nine-hole layout (Scarlet Nine) for those who want to play their way around without committing to 18 holes. The course features elevation changes of over 70 feet, minimal water hazards, and strategically placed bunkers. It’s a par 72 with six sets of tees ranging from the longest at just under 7000 yards to the shortest at just over 2500 yards.
2. The Ohio State University Golf Club, Gray Course
The Gray Course is a private, 18-hole layout with a par of 70. The fairway is lined with trees, and the natural landscape provides an abundance of wildlife. The club also has a driving range, putting green, chipping area, and sand trap for players to hone their skills before hitting the course. The course’s amenities include a pro shop, locker rooms, and showers.
3. Scioto Country Club
The Scioto Country Club offers a wholesome experience. From the food to the club memberships, it is all designed for you as an individual.
The course itself offers 18 holes of play with different layouts and challenges. The Blue course plays at about 6500 yards from the back tees off of blue tees and is far more difficult than the white or yellow tee boxes. This is because it (the Blue course) takes advantage of that extra yardage by adding deep bunkers and water hazards throughout the layout (and there’s no shortage).
The Red course has shorter yardage but still enjoys plenty of tight fairways and small greens, so accuracy is highly rewarded. The Green course rewards you with an extra 300 yards of length and a more open layout.
4. The Eagle Eye Course
This course is located near the Columbus Airport, making it very convenient for those visiting from out of town. The course starts with a few easy holes but becomes challenging around hole number 12, where water comes into play.
Holes 13-16 have some fairly long par fours that will test your skills at golf because they can be difficult to get onto in two shots. The finishing stretch has a couple of good risk-reward holes, including 18, which requires you to navigate over trees or else face an uphill shot all the way back up to the green.
The above courses are sure to please any golfer, no matter what their level of skill is. Try out the most intriguing – or sample a few to find your favorite!
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