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4.5
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4.3
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Pace
4.3
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3.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6538 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.2

Previously known as Northern Kentucky Golf Club.

Course Details

Year Built 1969
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code A collared shirt must be worn. Jeans are allowed.

Available Facilities

Lockers

Available Activities

Swimming

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2020 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Kentucky (2020 #5)

Reviews

4.2
87 Reviews (87)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 10
Water Hazards 9
Forced Carries 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
Advanced Golfers 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 11

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Renovations and new course ownership: Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse. Find out more
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course was in great shape

My wife and I love this course the greens had the right speed pace of play was great took three and half hours to play. The only thing is GPS did t work on the back nine

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only thing I disliked about the course was that there are a few patchy and dry spots on the greens. But NKGC is somewhere I look forward to going back to

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

NKY GC

Course was in good shape although there were some burned fairways and greens. The course is good for the average player playing from the white tees. It would be more challenging from tees further back. We had a good round and enjoyed playing there.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice test of golf.

Short holes, long holes, carry shots and placement all come in to play here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great value and

Very good course for the cost. Course was in very good shape.

It is challenging to the average golfer, but not unreasonably so. If you're wild off the tee you will pay a price, but keep it in play and you should have good shots to any of the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and easy people to deal with!

From the time that we arrived the staff was expecting us and was very accommodating. The course was in great shape and I would highly recommend this course to anyone!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointing

First time playing this course. Too many blind tee shots, carts paths need serious repairs. Need signs to direct you where the next hole is, too many holes close together and crabgrass taking over the rough.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee boxes and fairways in great shape. Greens were little slower than previously. Also some brown out spots on the greens. Pace of play was excellent. Not crowded during the week. Course has some challenging holes. Position is required off the tees. Love playing this course and great deal through golf now.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 64
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Enjoyed this course but not the heat and humidity.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Has gone down Hill

Course, not what it used to be. Just not taken care of. Like it has in past.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course was in great shape

First time to play this course the staff was friendly course was in great shape the only problem GPS don't on the back nine do to new layout of the back nine

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 38
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

always good

Greens recovering from Airation.yet fast. Rough -generally very thick
have been member for 15 yers when Pendleton Country club. Daily course with membership now.
Pool to open to members soon.
BUNKERS NEED ATTENTION. Crews busy cleaning trees and mowing.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It is Spring but...

It is still early in the year but the course particularly the bunkers needs some dressing up. Also not sure why they changed the hole sequence on the back nine last year but the GPS still does not recognize the new sequence. Staff is very friendly. Overall a very nice and challenging course. Great price through GolfNow!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/19/2017

Have to update your gps. Im sure your gps says pendleton not nkgc. Download and it will work. Now 9 and 18 both finish by clubhouse and guests can watch from the patio

Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great conditions, fast greens, fun layout

Great hidden gem. Always fast green and challenging layout. Front nine is traditional tree lined, back nine has lots of elevation changes and is more position type course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging and WELL maintained

Beautiful, well maintained hidden gem. Soft manicured fairways, greens were fast but true. Beautiful views. Layout was a bit confusing, and lots of blind shots to rolling fairways making it challenging from the deeper tees. Hard to find anything to complain about here!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Day for Golf

The course is in excellent condition! If you get a chance to play before it gets cold, go to this course, a challenging course and also beautiful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Renovations and new course ownership
Formerly named Northern Kentucky Golf Club, Pendleton Hills is under new ownership and overseeing a $1 million-plus renovation to the golf course, as well as a new fleet of golf carts, cart paths and renovation to the clubhouse.
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Poor fairway bunkers with sewage smell irrigation

Fairway bunkers in very poor condition. Pace of play very slow, due to waiting on irrigation sprinklers running, you have to wait for them to time out. The water used for irrigation smells like sewage(hydrogen sulfide) and made one of our group sick. My spouse could smell the stench when I returned home. Almost left on the second hole due to the smell of the course. H2S monitors may be needed when playing the course to make sure levels not too high.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/11/2017

You got a bad day- Watering comes from large lake, and does have an odor,but I believe it is harmless. Slow play is common on some days just like any course. TRY IT AGAIN< former member when it was Pendleton Country Club, Now a public course and still well maintained.
Fairway bunkers are in the process of being rebuilt.

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