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Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6748 yards
Slope 114
Rating 70.8

Upper Lansdowne Golf Course originally opened as a nine-hole course in 1961, designed by local course architect Jack Kidwell. More than 30 years later, Kidwell revisited the course with Michael Hurzdan and added another nine holes. It was one of his last projects before retirement. Despite being designed at different times, Upper Lansdowne's nines seamlessly blend modern and traditional features to create a diverse course that appeals to a range of skill levels and abilities. The layout features narrow fairways lined with mature trees that are balanced with large, easy-to-read greens. Water hazards come into play on half of the holes. The golf course's signature hole is the par-3 15th, which plays downhill to a peninsula green, offering little room for forgiveness. If you don't hit the green on this hole, you'll most likely be in the water.

Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Kidwell (1961) Jack Kidwell (1995) Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. No Tank Tops or Cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.6
110 Reviews (110)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 15
Undulating Greens 13
Water Hazards 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Seniors 8
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 11
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 1
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Poor

Would not let me play as a single. I will not go back to this place. ........

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
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Commented on 10/26/2015

I can assure you that policy is NOT in effect. Plenty of people are out there as singles. May of the same every day of the week

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Staff not happy with Golf now participants.

They staff was clearly not happy I book my tee time on Golf now. After I approached the staff and told them I had an 1200 tee time they went to their computer and said oh your golf now.com. Gave me a receipt and turn away. After the round we overhead the staff telling someone on the phone they could not wait for the golfnow.com contract to be over. Now we only heard a little of the conversation we did not hear the whole thin so this could of been taken out of context

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really good course for not much $

Nice course for the money, good layout and some really fast and tough greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't Waste Your Time or Money

Unfortunately, the reviews I've read about this golf course were extremely misleading. This golf course was in ROUGH shape when I played it - dandelions and weeds growing throughout the fairway, sand traps not maintained, cart paths made of dirt and broken concrete, etc. Easily one of the worst courses I've played in central Ohio.

It's unfortunate this course had given way to these conditions because it could be a nice course if it was given the proper attention.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 10/26/2015

I beg to differ with this outrageous review of this course. Cart paths could definitely use some attention but the fairways and greens and bunkers have been in more than exceptional shape all year. By far One of the BEST public course I have played in Central Ohio over the last few years.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

Always in great condition and the staff is amazing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Friendly Staff

We were greeted courteously, given the cart keys and a few instructions. Only a few die-hard locals in front of us. Weather was cold, blustery wind and intermittent rain throughout the round. I'm not much of a wet weather/mudder player. That's what happens when you buy tee times in advance and the weather forecast is not even close to being correct. Cart paths need serious attention and the routing can be confusing to a first time player. Will be back again next year as they are very welcoming!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

You have to try this course

This course was close to home so i figured id try on a golf now deal. My time was for 12:14, but i showed up early and they were totally fine with me heading out early! Carts are gas, but surprisingly not that loud. Ranger came up behind me and i barely heard him. He was kind enought o share some PRO V's that he found! Starts off with some straight shooting fairways that are nice and open. I love the views you get with some of the tee boxes. Like 7 is tricky, cause you shoot from an elevated tee box thats narrowed with woods with it opening up to a gorgeous fairway with undulation. Few hazards that could trick you up along way. All the par 3's are very pretty and add to the value of the round.

Bottom line, this course is a must try. Could become a new favorite! The prices for the fall rates are unbeatable. AND they are not goign to aerate greens, so there's that!

Take a look at membership rates. Extremely affordable, such as driving range for $150 all year! Something like $350 for a year during weekdays all you have to pay is cart fees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great fall round

Other than the wind the weather was as good as the course . Fairways was easy to hit out of and hole 16 is as great as it is difficult. . If you have the time this is a great course to spend the afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course beauty and conditions

For the time of year i.e. not much rain, the course was well manicured. Greens were excellent. Fairways were nice and green. Around greens were the best I have seen there. I will play there more, even though I live a good distance away. It is worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Greens were great

Greens were in great shape. A lot of slopes, but true rolls. Unique elevations around the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

the course has well maintained holes

very well maintained fairways and greens, has some deceptive visuals on holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Well watered course

Golfing on one of the hottest days of the year . Course was well watered and the ball would sit nicely on the greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Double check the address!!

I booked this round on GolfNow, since I've never been there before I used the directions button. The address it took me to was about 10 miles away in a housing development!!!!
However once we got there, we had a blast!! It is a beautiful course with friendly staff. definitely going to play there again (especially since I know where it is now lol)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playable

This course is very playable for the average golfer, had a great time

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Gem in the Country

This was a great round of golf. Challenging, but not too difficult. The greens were the best I've ever played and were the biggest challenge. They were smooth and rolled wonderfully. The course was peaceful and quiet. I've never played were it was so quiet. The only small negative were the cart paths. It was dusty. Other than that, a great time and would recommend this to anyone. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course Great Price - Ecellent Value!

We played during some great weather. There was just enough wind to keep it interesting. We decided to play the Blue Tees (6700+) since the weather was nice. The greens were rolling nicely however they were a little firm and getting the ball to stop quickly from the blue grass fairways (longer fairway cut - hard to spin ball) was definitely challenging. Fun course to play & great food specials!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Wide open

This course is pretty wide open.
There are a few tight shots, such as the drive on the short 15th.

Not much in the way of parking. All grass. Would be bad on a wet day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

This is a fun course

I go back because it is a fun course! There are several elevation changes, nice big greens, and several dogleg fairways.For the golf now price its a great course. During the week you may get behind the retirees, but most will let you play through.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

what a great day to play

The course was in great shape with all the rain we have had. Fairways was cut and greens fairly fast. I for one had a great day got my first hole in one on #17 used a 6 iron on the 185 yd hole. Wow what a rush I luv this game. Play this course its worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

course has great potential

Love the layout. all the holes are different. #3 is a great par 3! Very enjoyable to play because it's not like all the newer course layouts. Lots of elevation changes.

Cart paths are needing work.
Tees are needing work.
For a Sunday play the fairways and greens were not mowed.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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