Hurstbourne Country Club

Louisville, KY • Private

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Overview

Hurstbourne Country Club is one of the finest clubs in Kentucky, boasting a course with excellent holes that test a player in a number of ways. The par-4 sixth hole is a good example—mandating a good drive into the fairway before requiring skilled placement on the long second shot over water to an undulating green. Two very challenging holes end the round—a short par 4 with a green bordered tightly by bunkers, then an uphill par 3. Good players will require some knowledge to master the subtly at this classic design renovated in recent years by Keith Foster.

About

Holes 18

Length 7007

Slope 136

Facility Type Private

Designer Chic Adams/(R) Keith R. Foster, ASGCA

Awards

Ranking history:

Best in State: Ranked third, 2013-'22. Ranked fourth, 2011-'12, 2023-'24. Ranked inside the top 5, 1977-'85. Ranked inside the top 10, 1995-'97, 2007-'09.
2023-'24 ranking: 4th.
Previous ranking: 3rd.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

3.8

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

7.0217

Character

6.8291

Challenge

6.8472

Layout Variety

6.9441

Fun

6.9654

Aesthetics

6.7928

Conditioning

7.1569

Reviews

1 / 7

Review

“A championship caliber test, with every shot requiring full focus and commitment. That being said the course is still really fun and test every facet of the game/every club in the bag. It's imminently walkable and the back nine is incredible through the hills and creek surrounding the club. Greens were extremely interesting without being over the top even at the speeds they were maintained - the par 3s may be the ""weakness"" of the course, but are each very stout and interesting - the par 5s, especially 10 and 16 - the creek on both was both intimidating and strategic - 14 is probably the weakest hole, however the best way to play it may be lay back to the top of the hill so perhaps it's an excellent strategic hole - I didn't love finishing on a par 3, but that may be partially to how good the rest of the course is - my main knock on the course would be that it kind just feels like another modern renovation - there isn't an overwhelming "sense of place" that you might find at the truly top end courses"

2024

2 / 7

Review

“Definitely worth a visit if you know a member!"

2022

3 / 7

Review

“Challenging, well-conditioned course. One of the better courses in town if you can get a tee time."

2022

4 / 7

Review

“Solid layout with good design variety. The proximity of homes makes it hard to love the course. Greens are usually in great condition."

2019

5 / 7

Review

“Much better since the re-do. Some great holes and a few stinkers. They need to cut the rough down to make the course more enjoyable. Great clubhouse."

2018

6 / 7

Review

“Arguably one of the toughest courses in Kentucky when their green speeds are up. They have a beautiful clubhouse that's been recently renovated (inside). This is a course you'll want to play if you're in Louisville."

2018

7 / 7

Review

“This is easily one of the top courses in Kentucky. It is amazing to find such a beautiful country club and golf course just minutes from some of the busiest roads in Louisville. This course is wonderfully conditioned and has lightning fast greens. The bunkers are deep and the fairways are perfect. The clubhouse has been remodeled and is spectacular. The bar and grill has great food and is a place where you can unwind after playing such a great golf course."

2018