Denison Golf Club at Granville
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Designed by Donald Ross in 1924, Denison Golf Club at Granville has a classic design that deftly utilizes the natural landscape of rolling hills covered with forests. The layout is fair and not overly challenging, providing an enjoyable round for players of all skill levels. The elevated, undulating greens and dramatic elevation changes are the course's trademarks. There are also strategically placed bunkers throughout that present further challenges. The golf course finishes with its signature hole, a par 4 that is easily the most dramatic of any on the layout. The hole is known for the 125-foot drop from the tee to the fairway, after which a second shot to a small, two-tiered green is required. In addition to the golf course, Denison offers extensive practice facilities including a driving range, short game area, and putting green.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 6559 yards | 71.2 | 130 |
Blue | 71 | 6210 yards | 69.2 | 128 |
White | 71 | 5530 yards | 66.7 | 124 |
White (W) | 71 | 5530 yards | 71.5 | 129 |
Red (W) | 71 | 5197 yards | 69.6 | 125 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 71.2/130 | 334 | 444 | 422 | 233 | 396 | 501 | 175 | 434 | 368 | 3307 | 540 | 390 | 504 | 323 | 187 | 440 | 330 | 169 | 369 | 3252 | 6559 |
Blue M: 69.8/128 | 326 | 416 | 408 | 160 | 365 | 482 | 158 | 423 | 347 | 3085 | 523 | 389 | 484 | 308 | 169 | 426 | 324 | 148 | 355 | 3126 | 6211 |
White M: 66.7/124 W: 71.5/129 | 312 | 352 | 318 | 130 | 347 | 420 | 146 | 402 | 328 | 2755 | 455 | 327 | 423 | 293 | 151 | 352 | 305 | 129 | 340 | 2775 | 5530 |
Gold M: 65.8/122 W: 70.4/126 | 277 | 319 | 318 | 133 | 312 | 420 | 146 | 353 | 320 | 2598 | 455 | 327 | 423 | 293 | 151 | 352 | 270 | 129 | 340 | 2740 | 5338 |
Red W: 69.6/125 | 272 | 314 | 304 | 128 | 307 | 406 | 138 | 388 | 315 | 2572 | 442 | 315 | 411 | 281 | 142 | 340 | 265 | 107 | 322 | 2625 | 5197 |
Handicap | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Nice golf
Pace of play was good, layout was excellent as was the condition of the course.
The course was in great shape
The greens were extremely fast but rolled well. The fairways were nice.
Denison golf course
One of the best if not the best golf course in the area. Great Donald Ross design. Fairways and greens in great shape. Staff very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to playing again.
Great hidden gem
Great course, but if your not dead center your in trees all day!! Terrific layout and challenges every club in the bag!!
Denison Golf Club
Denison golf club is a great course. The new Fairways they put in in 2017 are growing in very nicely. Highly recommend this course one of the best in central Ohio.
granduer at Granville
best overall golf course that you will ever have the chance to play, greens always super, must be below the hole to score, live more than hundreds of miles away but have played this course dozens and dozens of times and never been disappointed, will always try to play until the good lord says different, do play this course you will enjoy
Amazing
Took my golfing buddy to your place it was his 1st time I had been there a few times before. We were both just blown away on how beautiful this course is!! Lay out is very fair but of you miss in the wrong spots it will make for a long long day!! We will both be back Tuesday!! Can't wait!!
Best condition public course in central Ohio
The new ownership has this place in the best shape ever and I've been playing here for over 30 years.
Great Course
Awesome course! Well worth the price of admission. Also, the beverage cart was on point giving me drinks whenever I needed them. The golf house in well kept and the employees are always hard at work doing whatever they can to please customers. Overall, a great experience.
Looking forward to 2017
Played here for over 20 years, typically the first tee time on Saturdays. The course is generally in excellent condition, with the exception of the end of 2016 due to the fungus that killed the fairways. Looking forward to seeing how the course plays with bent grass fairways - will be an interesting change.
Bring your Putter
The course has had a fungus issue and the fairways are bad and being reseeded. the greens are typical Donald Ross, upside down bowl. The greens were not designed for the speed. Easy to three putt due to the speed and hard to see breaks. the staff did say they are closing October 18 and redoing the fairways, due to the fungus.
Good enough for jack
This is a hidden gem worth the 35 minute drive from Columbus. Excellent greens and a stunning back 9 in the Ohio Valley. Traditional course that could use a little tlc. If you love elevation and lightening fast greens then look no further
Alex8060765,
Thank you for the 4-Star review! We appreciate you describing the course as a "hidden gem." Come play again soon!
Best regards,
Denison Golf Management
Awful Shape
Greens are OK but that's about it. The course is in awful shape and barely has any grass in the fairways, rough, and tee boxes. Will never go back.
Please give it another try some day. You won't be disappointed. They have a new management and grounds crew and they have addressed all your complaints.
GRateYourCourse,
We are sorry to see this review come in, and to learn you did not have as great of an experience as expected this time around. Transitioning into the new season please understand we are doing our best. We hope you give us another shot soon, so that we may exceed your expectations.
Best regards,
Denison Golf Management
Sad conditions
Played here many times and have never seen conditions this bad. There was almost no grass in fairways. They have put an "advisory" when making tee times, but until they resolve problem, not worth playing. Wait til next year, and check before you go
14 holes classic Donald Ross
The staff readily admitted they had lost their fairways and what the plan was to fix it. I've never seen a course do that in writing. Greens are great Ross greens. The new holes are no where near the ones they removed. Will definitely go back next year, more than once.
arnie1960,
Thank you for the 4-Star review! We appreciate you recognizing our honesty towards our golfers regarding the course conditions. We look forward to seeing you out there again!
Best regards,
Denison Golf Management
Great Traditional Course
I have been playing Granville (sorry, I'll always call it Granville) for 20 years and it is one of the most challenging courses in central Ohio, not because of its length or hazards but because of the difficulty on and around the greens. Always try to stay below the hole! The fungus problem they had in 2016 was tragic, fans of the course are hoping they can recover in 2017. When it's right, it's a lot of fun to play. And not terribly hard to get a tee time, probably because it's a little pricey relative to other public venues in the area. Until last year, I have always found it in very good condition throughout the summer, and worth the price.
Denison (Granville) golf club
Love this course. It's been around for a long time. Great layout. Greens are very well designed. Just enough speed and undulations to make them fun to putt. #18 has an elevated tee box that makes it fun to try and drive the 355 yard hole.
Highly recommended.
u000006475434,
Thank you for the wonderful 5-Star review! We appreciate the recommendation--come back again soon with friends & family!
Best regards,
Denison Golf Management
Great view and design
They are battling a fungus that seems to have decimated the fairways. The course layout is nice and really great scenery of Granville.
matrix4123,
Thank you for the 4-Star review! Yes, there is a fungus on the course that may be there for a while. However, it plays the same despite its look. Please come play again soon!
Best regards,
Denison Golf Management
ballardjm1958,
Thank you for the 4-Star review! Yes we are closing to improve the course and your golfing experience. Stay tuned for when we open up!
Best regards,
Denison Golf Management