Lakeside/Meadows at Shaker Run Golf Club
Dubbed "Ohio's Premier Public Golf Facility," Shaker Run Golf Club in Lebanon, Ohio, offers 27 holes of great golf. Designed by Arthur Hills and Michael Hurdzan, Lakeside/Meadows measures 6,991 yards from the longest tees and has a slope of 136.
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Woodlands/Lakeside at Shaker Run Golf Club
Located 30 minutes north of Cincinnati, Shaker Run Golf Club in Lebanon, Ohio, has been called the state's premier public golf facility. Its Woodlands/Lakeside 18 was designed by Arthur Hills. It is 6,963 yards from the tees and has a slope rating of 138.
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Crooked Tree Golf Course
Located in Mason, Crooked Tree Golf Course sprawls across a scenic landscape of rolling hills accented with mature trees, sparkling lakes, and meandering creeks. The undulating landscape provides only modest elevation changes, but there are a few uneven lies to watch out for. There are four sets of diverse tees that make the course player friendly enough for beginners.
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Legendary Run Golf Club
Tucked away in an eastern suburb of Cincinnati, Legendary Run Golf Club may seem to be run-of-the-mill but the course offers a unique layout and challenging design. Each hole on the layout is named after great golf holes that can be found around the world. The layout was meant to pay an homage to these great courses with a European-style front nine and a classic American back nine.
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Beckett Ridge Golf Club
Opened in 1975 as a private club, Beckett Ridge Golf Club is now open to the public. Jack Kidwell, who has designed numerous golf courses throughout Ohio, created this challenging layout. It is one of his most popular designs, earning the title of being one of southwest Ohio's top three courses. Kidwell skillfully utilized the natural drops and elevations of the landscape as well as the acres of mature trees and sparkling lakes.
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Aston Oaks Golf Club
Situated on the former estate of President William Henry Harrison, Aston Oaks Golf Club is closely tied to his legacy in Ohio. On the 13th and 16th holes, golfers will find the creek that was home to the first mill in southern Ohio. The foundations of the mill can still be seen on the left side of the fairway on the 16th hole.
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Elks Run Golf Club
Situated amidst lush, rolling hills in Batavia, Elks Run Golf Club has the benefit of being tucked away far from any homes or other distractions. Greg Norman designed the course. He worked carefully with the natural terrain to make a playable but challenging course with several risk-reward opportunities.
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Meadows/Woodlands at Shaker Run Golf Club
Shaker Run Golf Club, located in Lebanon, Ohio, is an Arthur Hills/Michael Hurdzan-designed gem, opened in 1979. Dubbed "Ohio's Premier Public Golf Facility," Shaker Run features 27 holes, including the Meadows/Woodlands. The golf course measures 7,092 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 134.
...more»Destination: Cincinnati
Within 20 minutes, you can visit Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, or walk from Ohio to Kentucky via the Purple People Bridge, a former train crossing that arches over the Ohio River with riverboats plying the waters below.
Cincinnati, with nine bridges spiraling from the city, kept the river the focal point when it built Sawyer Point. The linear park runs along the water and is adorned with a pavilion, tennis courts, a skating rink, volleyball courts and a playground, as well as open space for touch football or Frisbee.
More unusual Cincy haunts include the Creation Museum for the Bible's literal take on life and a 30-foot paddlewheel at the riverfront to remind visitors of the city's past.
Don't leave Cincinnati without going to Skyline for chili. It involves spaghetti, onions, cheese and beans. Just take our word for it. Afterward, have Graeter's ice cream. For more formal fare, dine at Orchids at the Palm Court or Boca in Oakley.
When it comes to golf, Cincinnati didn't skimp on that, either. Check out the Tom Fazio-designed Belterra Golf Club or the classic Deer Run Country Club that rises and drops over Western Cincinnati's hills. The Golf Center at King's Island has hosted professional tournaments and has three courses, one of them an executive course perfect for honing your game. For a resort course, play Harbor Links Golf Club at Sagamore Resort in nearby Liberty, Indiana. Designed by P.B. Dye, it rolls over 7,000 yards. You have to work hard not to find things to do in Ohio's southern-most city. The rolling terrain and the river team up to create a compact, vibrant city that will surprise you.
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