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4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6784 yards
Slope 145
Rating 79.6

Course Details

Year Built 1981
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1981) Keith Evans (1981) Bryce Swanson (1981) Rees Jones (2015) Bryce Swanson (2015)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
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
Dress code Collared shirt required. Shorts are allowed, but no cut-offs.Denim is permitted November 1 through March 31 only.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Showers, Lockers

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
145 Reviews (145)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 15
Undulating Greens 10
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 15
Locals 9
Advanced Golfers 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 13
At a Resort 9
Worth the Drive 7

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

Great Value for a Unique and Challenging Course

I scored a $19 prepaid tee time on Golf Now on a Thursday at 1:50. It was an excellent value for this course. To me the course setup was a little strange because some of the par 4s and 5s were very short and some of the par 3s were on the long side. I played from the blue tees which were the second longest. One of the par 3s played 215 to the middle and I think it was 235 from the tips. Overall the course was in great condition for a public course and offered a good challenge. The greens were on the fast side, but not overly difficult. I would definitely play this course again when I visit Lexington. My only complaint is there were no water coolers on the course and no beverage cart. Heat index was over 100 this day and I could not wait to hit the turn. Also, there is no driving range, but they did have a few nets set up that you could hit into.

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

Griffin gate still a good Lexington option

Hadn't played this course in many years. It's still in great shape and has a good balance of challenge and fairness. The pro shop staff was super friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track

Fun course, well maintained. Got a great deal on Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played
Used cart

overpriced on this area

The course is too close to the houses in the area and is overpriced compared to other better courses in the Lexington area, Play the U club instead or Cherry Blossom

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging

Finally a course around Central Kentucky with sand in the bunkers instead of dirt! The layout of the course is challenging without being impossible. A few relatively tight holes to navigate, but other than that surprisingly open for where it is in town.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

It had been a long time....

since with played here. The course was in great condition....from greens, tees, fairways and bunkers...all great shape.....will definitely play here again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had a great time

We enjoyed lunch at the grill and a couple stories about the "haunted" area of the original house. Began our round and found well-groomed traps and near perfect conditioned fairways and greens. The greens are really challenging and my experience is that I need to play them a couple more times to be able to read them better. Greens are very fair with subtle unjalations that were difficult to read. Overall a great experience and will return.

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

Nice course

Very nice course! A rainy day but it held up well. My only issue was after the front nine they were basically out of menu items. Outside of that, I will golf here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gret Course

First time playing this course. A great challenging course. Fairways and greens in excellent condition. Loved the 12th hole long par 5 with a dog leg to the right. The 4th hole is a little deceiving par 3. Would recommend to play this course. I try to play about twice a week great challenging course for beginner.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent course

Course was in great shape. Fairways were in nice shape and the greens putted fast and true. In had been a windy night before and there was some pine needles and other small stuff on the greens. Course has shorter par 5s and longer par 3. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good "resort" course

Played here for years and still really enjoy it. Served several years as a stop on the Senior PGA Tour. Course is located on a Marriott property with nice hotel and restaurants. Fun layout, good conditions, fast greens. Well worth playing and easy access by interstate from all directions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

great course

Very high quality course. Maintained well. Due to potential rain there wasn't any hot food available.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Track

I play Griffin Gate once a year when in town and love it. Great challenge. Holes are well bunkered with elevation change throughout. The course is sneaky long with undulating greens especially on the par 3s. Top 3 GC in Lexington area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course!

It's always a pleasure to play the course, very nice well kept!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

Really enjoyed. Course is in excellent condition greens were plush and tee boxes in great shape. Challenging course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First Time here

My son was doing a medical school rotation in Lexington and wanted me to come and stay for the weekend and play golf. I really liked the layout of the course. The front 9 was easier than the back 9. I was disappointed that the greens had been mowed that morning, but we adjusted.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun In Kentucky

My brother took me to this course [I was visiting from Las Vegas] and WOW. What a great experience. We were challenged but not overwhelmed. This is a course I will play again given the opportunity while on vacation.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course in great shape!

Weather mid 60's, grass in excellent shape, greens were average speed probably had not been mowed that day but I putted great on them. Sand damp from rain earlier in week. Was able to get out ok.
Worth the extra $ to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value thru Golf Now

Super friendly pro shop staff, was able to correct a Golf Now mistake that saved us $20.00. Course was in great shape. We played in just under 4 hours.

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

Great day

What a wonderful course it had been raining for the past week but this course held up great place

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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