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4.7
264 Reviews (264)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
5.0
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal/Resort
Par 72
Length 7023 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.9

Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brian Ault (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Lodging

Lodging Available

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
264 Reviews (264)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 30
Bunkers 24
Forced Carries 23
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 31
A Weekend Splurge 23
Advanced Golfers 23
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 24
At a Resort 15

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 111
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great course

one of the best kentucky state park golf course was in good shape the greens was in good shape and putted well the fairways was starting to come out the only bad thing the pace of play was slow had to wait on every shot on the front nine but can be expected when you have a beautiful day it brings everybody out to the course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful and Challenging

The course is very challenging and absolutely beautiful. The fact that the staff is courteous, helpful and very friendly made our trip to Dale Hollow fantastic.
The only downside was that the course was extremely busy and quite slow. In all fairness, we were told that it was unusually busy when we went. We look forward to going back as soon as we can.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beatiful and Great Staff

First the course: very challenging with lots of elevation changes and contoured fairways and greens. The course is as nice as any I have golfed in MI.
The staff: this is what we golfers hope for at every course we go to. They were really friendly, helpful and accomodating. The pro is an awesome guy.
Speed of play: in fairness, they had an unusually high number of golfers (200 on this day). There were several outings on this Friday. It took us about 2½ hours for 18.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful and Challenging

The course is absolutely beautiful and very challenging. The fairways are narrow with steep slopes on most.
The staff were friendly, courteous and very helpful. We began our round as strangers and ended as friends.
The only downside we saw was the sliw rate of play, but in fairness, we were told that they were extremely busy...far busier than normal.
We will absolutely go back. Next time we will purchase a golf pass that costs $25 and allows a an increasing discount on 4 rounds and provides a free fifth round. Also check Golf Pass for some great deals.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 121
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great day

Course is in great shape. Pace was great. Twosome played in about 3 1\2 hrs. Saw some deer in the afternoon. Beautiful place for a beautiful Course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 121
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Course in decent condition overall

We got rained out after 8 holes. Gave us rain checks. The greens are coming back from aeration...about 80%. A lot of leaves and debris on the greens. Fairways and tee boxes perfect. Staff is very pleasant. Secluded and out of the way course, well worth the drive. Very scenic. A few deer around just before sunset.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 121
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens aerated last week of September

Fairways are perfect, tee boxes are great, greens are bumpy from being punched 10 days ago. Pase was as expected for a Thursday afternoon. A large group of 20 guys playing a scramble in front of us. Good news was they had already played 18 and were on a 9 hole replay. So after the front 9, things opened up and we sailed through the back 9. Greens will take a few weeks to heal. Still a great day, weather was perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 121
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Course is in great shape

The early fall weather is perfect. Course is as challenging as you'll find anywhere in Kentucky. They will be aerating greens end of September, best to call ahead of time before making tee time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 121
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Perfect conditions

Dale Hollow is in excellent shape. Unseasonably cool weather for Aug. Perfectly manicured greens, Fairways. 5 sets of tee boxes are in great shape. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 121
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Perfect day at Dale hollow

Course is in good shape. Greens are great but slow as usual. Played on a Fri afternoon, not as busy as I'd expected. Pace was ok. Not great... played as a twosome in just over 4 hrs. No complaints here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 121
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great shape for early in the season

5 sets of tee boxes are in great shape, as are the greens. Fairways are 80%...give them 2-3 weeks and should be up to par. Just a few shots where the excesive rains have made them a little bit sparse. But winter rules apply and a little roll should be fine. Sand traps are getting better but still many that are unplayable and allow for a free drop. All in all, a great day. Kentucky weather is near perfect this time of yr. A very challenging course. 1st timers should bring plenty of balls as many holes with drop-off OB if not in the Fairways.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 121
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens are back and beautiful

Fairways are almost there, some bleak spots, but give it a couple of weeks and they should be back to 100%. Greens are in great shape. Bunkers are getting much better after yrs of neglect. Great deal on golfnow. This course is quite a drive but we'll worth the effort.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 121
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Course has 100% responsibility to notify Golfnow of partial Course closers

Paid online in advance. Drove 1 hr to this out of the way golf course. Spent $20 on gas. Once I arrived I was told 1/2 the course was closed due to aeration. I understand this must be done twice a yr. The golf course has a moral obligation to inform golfnow so they can inform the customers. Totally unacceptable. I was Furious. GolfNow took care of me with digital coupons for future use. Thank you GolfNow for taking some of the sting out of my day.

Conditions Poor
Played On
Reviews 734
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

One of Best Kentucky State Park Courses

Course is one of the best if not the best Kentucky State Park Course. Course is a haul to get to and not really around much. However, based on the rolling terrain and solid layout it is worth the effort to get there.

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