Detailed description of Kearney Hills Golf Links
Kearney Hills Golf Links is a Public 18 hole golf course located in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kearney Hills Golf Links first opened for play in 1989.The course was designed by Pete and P. B. Dye.
This open course has many sand bunkers throughout its design. The greens are, in general, abnormally large and sometimes carry a great deal of undulation as well.
Par for the course is 72. From the back tees, the course plays to 7,018 yards. From the forward tees, the course measures 5,367 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 7, a par-5 that plays to 578 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 2, a par-3 that plays to 165 yards from the back tees.
Watch out for # 7, a 578 yard par-5 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole at Kearney Hills Golf Links is # 15, a 189 yard par-3.
$36 (cart included), played on Sunday, October 2011 at 10am
Layout of course is very good; condition of course more than acceptable. Could use more yardage markers.
$41 (cart included), played on Saturday, May 2009 at noon
Three of the nicest par threes on one course.
$41 (cart included), played on Saturday, June 2007 at 8am
This Pete and P.B. Dye designed course in Lexington, KY is a great course. The design is pleasing to the eye but also plays well, giving a good variety of layouts and required shots. It's techncially a 'links style' course, with an open layout and fescue grasses in the rough, with large and plentiful bunkers (as expected on a Dye course). The open layout does not make this an easy course as there are a number of subtle design elements that require good shots. Also, if you feel a light breeze in the parking lot, be prepared for a stiff wind on blow on the course. Water in play on several courses, but the number one hazard is the bunkers. This course is a must play for those that live within a 100 miles or so.
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$41 (cart included), played on Sunday, October 2012 at 6am
Maybe ran into this course on a bad day as it was cold and greens had been aerated a few weeks before but hadn't recovered yet. No houses which is a plus, but also no shortage of trains. Staff wasn't overly friendly, and lack of food/bar facilities was definitely a minus. Value at most of the courses in the area is outstanding, but we'll probably try another course in the Lexington area next year.