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Battlefield is in great condition, even in mid-October. Fairways were in good shape and the greens were excellent. Staff was extremely friendly and nice. On the downside, the course was a lot of out and backs, a lot of drive and chip. Not the most picturesque course in Kentucky, although I thought the back more attractive than the front. Nice for a practice round.

My son and I played this course the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, which may have impacted the pace of play. We had to wait at every tee box. Once had 4 groups jammed up on same hole. Considering the hot, dry weather the course was in good shape. Fairways and greens were generally good, especially for late summer.. Sand traps, however, we awful. They needed sand and weeding--some had crabgrass growing in them. Course has some nice holes, but there are far too many side-hill lies to suit me, plus what appeared to be good drives bled off into the rough with too great a frequency. Staff was friendly and facilities were fine.

Moss Hill is more of an old school layout, with fairly narrow fairways lined with trees. There are several changes in elevation and water comes into play in a big way on 3 holes. The tee boxes did need some TLC, but I played in mid-August, so that is somewhat understandable. However, the fairways and greens were in excellent shape. The rough was tall and thick and provided a real penalty. The staff was exceptionally friendly and the pricing was very reasonable. Several holes on Moss Hill are very beautiful. with 18 being a gorgeous golf hole. Pace of play was very good. I will, and have, gone back.

Considering the rainy weather we've been having, Longview was in good shape. Greens were better than I expected and the fairways and rough had been mowed. Staff was friendly. Course was crowded, but the pace of play was good.

The staff at Ducker's are always very friendly and accommodating. Kerry F is fantastic to work with. He also is an excellent instructor. Course is in better shape than last year. Ducker's is a moderately hilly course and you will score better if you focus on placing your shot rather than always going for distance. Course is often crowded, but the pace of play moves along. Good value for the money and the grill is a good place to get a salad or sandwich.

Houston Oaks puts a premium on driving distance and accuracy. Course is in excellent shape, but it really helps to drive the ball long and it is critical to get in the fairways. Rough here is very tough--thick and heavy and brutal to blast out of. Greens were firm but fair. Staff was very friendly. Got a great deal through Golf Now so got great value for my money.

Let me begin by noting I like this course. It is close to home, convenient and usually not too crowded. However, they had just areated the greens and poured so much sand on them that they were barely playable. Fairways were dry and hard, but with rain coming in they should be better soon. Front 9 is nothing special, but the back 9 is more challenging and attractive. Was able to get in 18 with my son in 3 1/2 hours. Looking forward to playing this course again when it's in better shape.

Course was in good shape for late summer. Back 9 is challenging and beautiful. Negatives are crowed conditions (slow play can be an issue) and the staff is barely cordial. Still, the fairways and greens were both above average for public central Kentucky courses and, with a GolfNow deal, I got very good value for my money. Recommend this course.

Played The Brook in the early fall after a dry spell and the fairways were in rough shape and hard as rock. Difficult to hit from. Most holes feature wide fairways between lines of pine tree, which became rather boring. Except for a few holes that featured water the course was not particulary challenging. Greens were decent and the staff was cordial. Price was reasonable, but rate this course near the bottom of those I've played this summer. Certainly not up to Cherry Blossom or Old Silo standards.