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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6559 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.2

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.

Course Details

Year Built 1924
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1924)

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
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
118 Reviews (118)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 33
Undulating Greens 32
Bunkers 21
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 29
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
Locals 25
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 34
Convenient to the City 16
On a College Campus 16

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Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice golf

Pace of play was good, layout was excellent as was the condition of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was in great shape

The greens were extremely fast but rolled well. The fairways were nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Walked

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
2c4dff71-e507-51bc-843c-92e3549fd1c1
Commented on 10/17/2016

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

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
2c4dff71-e507-51bc-843c-92e3549fd1c1
Commented on 09/30/2016

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 08/21/2020

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.

2c4dff71-e507-51bc-843c-92e3549fd1c1
Commented on 09/14/2016

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

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
2c4dff71-e507-51bc-843c-92e3549fd1c1
Commented on 09/07/2016

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/06/2017:
Thank you for the great 4-Star review! We appreciate your continued loyalty to the course. We are glad you found value in the course. We look forward to seeing you out there again once we open up!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
2c4dff71-e507-51bc-843c-92e3549fd1c1
Commented on 09/07/2016

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

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
2c4dff71-e507-51bc-843c-92e3549fd1c1
Commented on 08/31/2016

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

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