Coldstream Country Club
Cincinnati, OH•Private
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Coldstream Country Club
400 Asbury Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45255-4657
United States
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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Reviews
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“Some of the most beautiful bunkers that I've played, with shapes that appear to be more natural (like Sand Hills in NE), and very protective of the greens. They were nice and firm and very fair. It was in very good condition on the day that I played it."
Read More2026
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“Coldstream was refreshed in 2020 and the work has enhanced the original Dick Wilson design. The bunkers were fantastic? The bunkers were more natural looking than many of the bunkers that one plays in the USA, and were very protective of the greens, especially with shorter shots into the greens. Hole # 1 is a nice introduction to Coldstream, but Hole # 2 wakes you up with a steep downhill 184 yard hole over a protective pond in front and on the left. There was a nice selection of distances on the various par 3s, 4s and 5s, producing a good level of variety. The holes were a nice balance of left to right and right to left bias. Conditioning was very good. I enjoyed the opportunity to play Coldstream Country Club, and deserves to be ranked in the top 15 in the state, probably 12th, in my opinion. The staff was very friendly and helpful."
Read More2026
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“Excellent conditioning and large green complexes presenting a variety of interesting and challenging pin locations. Underrated."
Read More2025
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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."
Read More2022
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“One of the best courses in Cincinnati"
Read More2021
