3908 Richardson Rd,
Independence, Kentucky 41051
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Fox Run: undulating terrain (complusory cart). Willows: undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb. The Pioneer: gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Willows course: Dr Michael Hurdzan (1976).
Pioneer course: Taylor Boyd (1968).
Fox Run course (now closed): Arthur Hills (1992).
Above distances are for the Willows course. Also at Kenton County is the 18-hole Pioneer course (par-71; 5,966 yds from back tees; rating 68.2).
38.969820
-84.582689
11 mi S of downtown Cincinnati.
Kenton County, KY
Kenton County Golf Courses: once home to three 18-hole golf courses, Kenton County's Fox Run course was closed in 2019. This left the Michael Hurdzan-designed Willows course, and the shorter (5,996 yard) Pioneer course to be enjoyed by local golfers.
The well-rated Willows layout, offers a tree-lined and open parkland course that should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted.
Good
The Willows and Pioneer courses are located in Kenton County Public Park, a large recreational area 10 miles southwest of Cincinnati and the Ohio River.
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