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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6764 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.8

Ivy Hills Country Club shows what can happen to a gravel quarry when Steven Smyers puts pencil to paper, transforming it into a U.S.-style links course. There are risks, there are rewards, there are tests, and there is beauty.

The par-71 course at Ivy Hills Country Club measures 6,764 yards from the Championship tees. Three more tee sets and abundant landing space permit golfers of all levels to have a good, if testing, time. Elevation changes frequently over the length of the course, and there are several ways to hit (or miss) the greens; bunkers and that westerly wind when it gets gusty provide other challenges.

The Ivy Hills Country Club is private.

Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bent Gras
Greens Bent Gras
Golf Season Year round
Architect Steve Smyers (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

4.3
5 Reviews (5)
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Reviews 96
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lots of blind shots

The best way to play Ivy is with a member so they can tell you where to aim for the copious amount of blind shots. Conditions are always good and its a fun track if you can get a tee time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course layout with impeccable conditions. Has all new fleet of golf carts and extremely friendly staff. You can tell that the ownership group really values the membership base as they are always looking for ways to reinvest and better the club, course, practice facilities, etc.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Best kept secret around!

This place was amazing! The course is beautiful and the first 3 holes as you drive in are inspiring! You wont play anything like this not just around Cincy but all over the country. Enoy it for being unique an challenging. The rolling fairways are awesome and so is the staff and clubhouse. The starting hole is intimidating but great and the two par 3's on the front are short and fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Difficult but fun

The greens are very tricky but interesting. The first tee is a bit intimidating, but very cool. Elevation changes are great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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