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Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
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Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 7243 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.2

Virtues Golf Club (formerly known as Longaberger Golf Club) in Nashport is Ohio's no. 1 public golf course and it's also ranked in the top 75 public golf courses in America. Situated about an hour's drive from Columbus, the Arthur Hills design tumbles across rolling hills, stretching from the ridge top down to the valley floor. Wide, undulating fairways flow seamlessly to immaculately manicured greens bordered by beautiful mature trees. The setting will make you feel as though you've been transported to southern Appalachia. You'll be greeted with stunning panoramic views everywhere you turn. Be careful though because the dramatic slopes make the golf course just as challenging as it is scenic. Multiple sets of tees keep Virtues G.C. playable for golfers of all skill levels but no matter which you choose to play from, a bevy of uneven lies await you.

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Hills (1999) Spencer Holt (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
164 Reviews (164)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 26
Drinks 23
Patio Dining 16
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 44
Water Hazards 35
Bunkers 33
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 34
Advanced Golfers 33
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 31
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 44
In the 'Burbs 7

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Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

No wonder it is the best public course in Ohio

I have been always wanting to play at Longaberger (Virtues), but it is a little far. Finally came out on a beautiful 'cool' Saturday afternoon and enjoyed the course. We played blue T and the it is somewhat challenging. The greens are fast and took me a while to get used to. Overall, a great course for playing and FUN!

The pace can be better as some groups were slow and I did not see rangers. Also the sand bunkers can add more sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Exquisite

Course has fast greens great fairways amazing practice facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is nasty

Best public course in state of ohio

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome course

This course is awesome. A little out of the way but worth the trip. Greens are fast and roll true. Great layout, you hardly ever see another golf hole and no homes on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Boys gold getaway

This course has always been one of my favorites! Started playing when it was Longaberger but now its The Virtues still same beautiful layout. staff very accommodating to make your play enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A great day of golf

The Virtues (ex-Longaberger) golf course is well worth the trip. A very interesting layout, outstanding conditions, and the smoothest greens I've experienced so far this year. Much to our surprise, the course was nearly vacant. Pace of play was obviously not an issue. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially the starter - great sense of humor. We'll definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Just OK

Course condition was just OK. Most bunkers have grass growing in them and have not been raked for some time. Greens good but have a lot of ball marks.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Overall great day

Played the course on Memorial Day. I was able to get a 11:10am tee time that same day. The course was in very good condition. Greens were rolling well. The layout of the course and the views from each hole are beautiful. Unlike any other course in Central Ohio. With green fees now around $50, it's a great value for an upscale course.

The staff was attentive and did patrol the course to check in.

My only complaint was the bunkers. There was grass growing in some of them, and some had very little sand.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best of Ohio

It's fantastic! Course conditions have always been excellent, greens, tee boxes, fairways, nothing negative can be said. Layout, in my opinion, has to be perfect or at least near perfect. Every hole is thought provoking from considering where to hit the tee shot, where to hit into the green, and every hole has a view, all great and some spectacular. It's #1 on the OhioGolf.com list and it's my #1 of any public course I have played in Ohio. 2.5hr drive 1 way for me and that is NO problem, well worth it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not handicapped friendly or accessible

Course conditions were sloppy after rain Highwinds explain to counter help of my condition being handicapped or allowing me rain check for Better conditions to no avail

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Hate singles

Biggest problem with course, they don't like singles as golfers, if you notice on golf now no single golfers anymore. They are all about the money. When a single calls to make a tee time, they quoted me double price what was on golf now . I guess that's why the course is never busy, charge way to much. It's sad but I guess that's why they keep getting sold, poor management .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Love this course

We played December 23!! Greens still rolled nice for being so late in the year. This course is special.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf in December

Outstanding course for this time of year or anytime you want to play a quality course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Track

One of the best in Central Ohio. Great shape! Especially in December.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Under new management

Still good and challenging course in Central Ohio. Looking forward to see what's going to be change under the new ownership and management.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

It was raining and cold (46) degrees, but even in November the course was in great shape except for the sand traps, could drop the price for this late in the year

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Challenging but not treated right

Reserved 1:50 tee time, pushed us back to 2:10. They had a tournament going on which they never told us. Didn't get to tee off until 2:25, took us 3 hours to play 9 holes. Had to replay front to even get 9 more holes in before dark. Very poorly run course, which is a shame. Won't be back anytime in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best conditions of any course in central Ohio

Great greens! Great conditions all around. The staff was fantastic as well...especially the crew in the pro shop. Top notch! Pace is slow. Tough course for most. It's well worth it, but don't expect a 4 hour round. Bank on closer to 5 hr and take the time to look around. There's a post card view around every corner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fabulous

Get there early and make use of the unparalleled practice facilities. They are included in the greens fees and offer a lot of opportunity to get ready which you will need. In my opinion the course could be marked better with yardage stakes instead of having to rely on sprinkler heads the only reason I mention it is that I had many times where I was at a loss just due to depth perception with the rolling hills. This really applied to where my ball would end up off the tee. It was easy to under or over estimate where my drive would end up. I used the gps app from longaberger and it was helpful but crapped out a few times. Despite all this and being a bit sick I thoroughly enjoyed the course and can't wait to go back. So beautiful and well maintained. We were there in argues day and I couldn't believe how few maintenance crew we saw. For 500 acres of immaculate course I figured they would be all over the place!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of Ohio's BEST Public Courses

I have played most of the premier golf courses, both private and public, in Central Ohio. Longaberger is, if not THE BEST public course in Ohio, has to be in the top 3. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but you get every pennies' worth!!! As picturesque as they come, challenging layout, manicured superbly, greens fast & true, and every hole is breathtaking! If you go away from this course feeling cheated, it's your fault!

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