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Conditions
4.6
Value
5.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.6
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 27
Length 807 yards
Slope 128
Rating 37.0

Course Details

Year Built 2006
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Kentucky (2018 #15)

Reviews

4.9
157 Reviews (157)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 14
Thick Rough 12
Bunkers 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 11
Advanced Golfers 10
A Weekend Splurge 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 13
Worth the Drive 13

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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Gibson Bay Still Great

I had played this course many times but had not played in the last few years. Course was in great shape except for pitch marks on the greens. It is a shame that players don't fix their ball marks. This course is a challenge for most due to blind shots on several holes. It is not a simple course, but does offer some nice scoring opportunities. Very friendly staff and nice club house. You really can't go wrong playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lexington Area Gem

Headed to Chattanooga for a business trip, I decided to stop for a quick 18 holes at Gibson Bay. I got a very fast, 18 hole round (3 hours) for what felt like a steal. The courses of this quality in the Louisville area will cost you about $50. I'll definitely be back to the Lexington area for some golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent experience

The course was beautifully maintained and challenging. Staff was friendly, courteous, and helpful. Loved playing there. The group in from of us was very slow and would not allow us (a twosome) to play through, however I do not blame that on the couse or staff, just a rude foursome. Check this place out asap!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A little disappointed

I played the course last year and it appeared the condition was not what I remember. Traps were not that well maintained and rough was high. The greens were a little slow and uneven.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

City course

I live in Huntersville NC and play a lot of golf in the area. Gibson Bay is by far, for the price and layout, the best course. The staff is very friendly and the golf carts are clean and ready to go for your round. The greens are super slick and it seems with all the play it gets the golfers are fixing their divots. All I can say is what a great pleasure to come back to my home town and play a really nice golf course. Met a guy today that drove all the way from Louisville KY to play this course (130 mi one way).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Views

Enjoy the course each time we play it which is couple times a season. Enjoy the view of Lake Reba, course is in good condition, and taken care of. Greens are lightening fast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This is a very nice course to play. The course is in excellent condition from the tee box to the green. The staff is very professional and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had fun

The course was in great shape for this early. Greens rolled true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Had a fun experience with this course greens were fast so it was some what of a challenge. Well kept as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gibson Bay

My friend and I really enjoyed this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter Golf at Gibson Bay

Considering it's mid-March, rain earlier in the day and week, the course is in great shape. Tee boxes very good shape except the par 3's were a little rough, but to be expected coming out of winter. Greens were excellent, very well drained, the bunkers well maintained and conditioned. There are fields and Lake Reba surrounding the course, birds singing, ducks quacking, all producing a relaxing venue.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All time favorite course to play!

Middle of December and fairways are still green and plush. Best public course I've played. Professionally maintained year round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best

With out a doubt one of the best courses around. Course is always in great shape, pace of play can be slow sometime but other than that, should be top 10 on anyone's list, and a must play.

Conditions Good
Value 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
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

In Great Shape

Dec 6 In great shape Greens quick and smooth for this time of year. A little wet in spots.
Clubhouse folks are very nice.
Drove 2 hours to play and will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course.

Gibson Bay is as good a course as you'll find in central Kentucky. The greens and fairways are always in excellent condition. The hills are challenging but still plenty of opportunities for birdies. The cost is also very affordable. Overall a tremendous amount of fun to be had there. I highly recommend trying this course if you haven't already.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rolling hills

Several fairways are tight which require some good shot placement and the rolling hills adds to the information needed for some well played shots. The greens were challenging for both of us but we still managed to par several of them. I enjoy courses like this and fact that it's 30 minutes from Lexington is a bonus. The staff was top notch and even though our area has had very little rain for weeks the greens and fairways were good. We will be back for some more golf soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Perfect Day

Everything went off without a hitch! Great time and course was in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very good course to play especially for the money

I paired up with another single and had great weather and we enjoyed the round very much. Pace was a little slow at times but not real bad.

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

great course, great time.

The course is challenging and in great shape. I had a great time and can not wait to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Carts

Where the course is rolling hills the golf carts have trouble getting around. So maybe better golf carts. But they take nothing away from the course itself. A great place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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