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4.3
167 Reviews (167)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
93.2%
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137 out of 167 reviews
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4.7
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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4.3
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.6%
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25 out of 27 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 5966 yards
Slope 115
Rating 68.2
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The Pioneer Golf Course - Kenton County Golf
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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Year round
Architect Taylor Boyd

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Kentucky (2016 #20)

Reviews

4.3
167 Reviews (167)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Nice day in nky

Course was in great shape. Was paired with a very slow twosome for the first nine and then hopped on with a faster/more skilled group on the back and my score got better, lol. This course is in great shape for this time of year, really enjoyed playing this day on a last minute deal. Also was allowed to play another nine on the willows for only 8 bucks. Had a great time working on my game

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 12/29/2023

Hi Bruce, thank you for your kind review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed playing our course and that it was in great shape. We hope to see you again soon! If you have any questions or concern feel free to contact d.peru@kentoncountygolf.com!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fan from Edgewood

Well maintained and great layout. A small crowd due to weather, but still a great time. The staff rocks. FYI: end of year deals in the Pro Shop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/11/2023

Hi Mikeneville2626, thank you for your kind words and positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our well-maintained facility and had a great time despite the weather. Our staff truly appreciates your compliments. Don't forget to check out the end-of-year deals in our Pro Shop. See you again soon!

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Reviews 62
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Pioneer

Supposed to be 56 degrees but it turned out to be cold and windy. The course was in great shape and had a good time anyway.

Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/11/2023

Hi Ranman1549! Thanks for your review. We're sorry to hear about the unexpected weather, but we're glad you still had a good time on our course. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

2-18 hole courses

No problem what so ever ,reservation and T Time were exact, , great staff , play was alittle slow due to amount of people playing, will look for more great offers on GolfNow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/11/2023

Hi u314162446704, thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your reservation and tee time went smoothly, and that our staff provided great service. We appreciate your understanding regarding the slow play, and we'll continue to offer great deals on GolfNow. See you on the course soon!

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
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Commented on 12/11/2023

Thank you for the great rating, u760894451. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/11/2023

Thanks so much for rating us. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/09/2023

Thanks so much for rating us. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more! Please feel free to contact Dave Peru at dperu@kentoncoutygolf.com!

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

good value for the money

course was in good shape well worth 55 when some other courses greens fees are 65

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/27/2023

Hi u6385068, thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad you found our course in good shape and felt it was worth the value. We strive to provide quality experiences at competitive prices. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/27/2023

Hi u314164026044, thanks so much for rating us. We’d love to know what made your experience great!

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 09/27/2023

Thank you for the great rating, u875478472. We’d love to know what made your experience great!

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/27/2023

Really appreciate the rating. We’d love to have you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pioneer course

Went on a Saturday around mid day, nice course, medium difficulty

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/01/2023

Hi InThaDrink, thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed our course and found it to be of medium difficulty. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Forgot to Mention

I have played the Pioneer course many times and consider it my home course, however on Tuesday I was so disappointed and shocked! My coworker and I played the front 9 on the pioneer, but as we were getting ready to tee up on the tenth, we were told that there was at least an hour wait due to the crazy amount of leagues playing at the same time. We proceeded to complain to the clubhouse and try to get our money back but we just got shown the door and told that the manager wasn't even there!. I'll probable never play here again!!!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 06/14/2023

Thank you for your time to write a review. We sincerely consider all feedback as vital information for how we run our business. We would appreciate more information regarding day and time of your event and any issues you may have had completing your round. Please reach out to GM David Peru via email dperu@kentoncountygolf.com or call the clubhouse to clarify how we may have served you better. Thank you and we hope to see you back at the golf course very soon. Thanks

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Place

Always a good experience playing on this course. Only issue I saw this time were the greens were rather hard for the time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pioneer

The golf course was in perfect shape. The 9:50 tee time was ovver booked. There was a group of 7playing in front of us and they all teed off in front of the two of us.
They could have easily let us start and not held us up the whole 18. The group in front of us mostly waited to tee off when the group in front of them was on the green and they were seldom in the fairway so they weren't going to hit anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/13/2023

Thank you for the feedback. We hope you enjoyed your visit and would love to have you back again. Have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/27/2023

Really appreciate the rating. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more!

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Commented on 09/27/2023

Really appreciate the rating. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Repeat golfer at Kenton County

As it is a popular course in my area it’s hard to get through quickly but with that being out of the way I don’t think I’ve had a bad experience here. Greens are always grown well but weather really dictates the speed. Super good place to practice, especially pioneer because on the back 9 the cart path is paved to where it’s real easy to go to the clubhouse and back. Overall great course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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