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4.4
217 Reviews (217)
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
93.8%
Recommend this course
201 out of 217 reviews
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4.4
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.3
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.0%
Recommend this course
63 out of 67 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6295 yards
Slope 119
Rating 70.0

The Trout Club (formerly known as Licking Springs Golf Club) sprawls across a scenic landscape of rolling hills dotted with natural springs that is also home to an abundance of wildlife. Jack Kidwell, a local course architect who has played in role in many of Ohio's golf courses, designed the challenging layout. The course has a traditional design covered with mature trees, which are especially concentrated along the fairways. The undulating greens provide excellent putting surfaces. Their small size and quick speed will test your short game skills. The course is definitely a shotmaker's layout, placing a heavier emphasis on the placement off of the tee rather than distance. It is a layout that requires careful course management and skillful strategy. In addition to the golf course, The Trout Club offers two practice putting and chipping greens as well as a public swimming pool.

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Fairways Blugrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Kidwell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Reviews

4.4
217 Reviews (217)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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3.0
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Previously Played

Front nine is nice…

Back nine remains treacherous…. Course has improved over the past few years and the staff is nice and friendly. The back nine is just kind of a mess… the restaurant is really good …

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Back 9 does not play well

It seemed like their were 2 different courses. Front nine was very well designed. It seemed like the back nine was laid out to fit it in. Also, turf was great on the front nine. Back nine was not as nice. No where to get lunch after the round. Restaurant /Bar not open until 4. Ery hard to have a 19th hole

Conditions Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A couple of greens have large areas of un-puttable surfaces but overall the cpurse /layout/ and hospitality gives it a 5 star. Plus $38 for a Sunday afternoon is a steal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough cpurse

Tough cpurse with fast greens. Layout is great, plenty of elevation changes. On top of the cpurse being great the guy behind the counter is awesome. Remembered us from the year before and always gives solid advice. I'd come play again just because of him. 36$ for 18 and a cart on a Sunday afternoon is a steal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Happy that they got the course repaired and back in shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

Course in good condition, besides hole 17 outside construction that narrowed fairway leading up to green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

run down

course is run down large missing grass spots on many greens instead of maintained greens they just painted them green overall waste of money for a few bucks more there are many nicer courses in the area

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
2.0
First Time Playing

not worth the trip

the course came well recommended but I was very disappointed when instead of cared for green's the just dyed them green. the greens also had large spots of what appeared to be missing grass chunks. the fairways had allot of pot holes. was not pleased with condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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