Overview
Coldstream is one of Dick Wilson’s best courses. But like most of the work of his predecessors—Donald Ross, William Flynn, A.W. Tillinghast, et al.—much of the authenticity and nuance had been eroded and erased through time. Keith Foster’s work here in 2020, removing trees to restore the grandeur of the holes, expanding fairways and, most importantly, deepening bunkers and adjusting their edging to better reflect Wilson’s intricate shaping, is exceptional.
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Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest: Ranked from 1969-'90. The course was also part of Golf Digest's inaugural America's 200 Toughest Courses list from 1966-'68.
Highest ranking: 70th, 1987-'88.
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 10, 1983-'89. Ranked inside the top 15, 1991-'97, 2003-'24.
2023-'24 ranking: 15th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“Dick Wilson design. Probably top 3 in Cincinnati. Renovation by Foster."
Read More2023
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“A course that has its strength in par 4's and 3's. Angles and conditioning very good."
Read More2023
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“Coldstream is an outstanding Dick Wilson design that challenges golfers of all ability levels. The greens are massive, many are 40-50 yards deep and contain a lot of movement on putts. Fairway bunkering creates risk/reward decisions on most holes and deep green side bunkers around the large greens place a high demand on approach shot distance control. This is a big course, excellently conditioned, and a real treat to play if you are fortunate to be invited by a member."
Read More2023
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“Recent Keith Foster renovation has made course much more playable and aesthetically pleasing. Enjoyable piece of property with a rolling Front 9 and flatter Back 9 playing the lower portion of the property that the clubhouse overlooks."
Read More2022
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“Keith Foster took this Wilson design and gave it character."
Read More2022
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“Great fun with a lot of challenge. Not to be missed when invited."
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“One of the best courses in Cincinnati"
Read More2021
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“Be careful what tees you choose to play on this private course if you want to have fun. The course can eat your lunch. Condition is perfect and the large greens track perfectly."
Read More2020
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“Very nice and challenging layout. Good setting and good diversity among the hole designs."
Read More2018
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“A strong Dick Wilson design. It can be a brute, and has stood the test of time."
Read More2018
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