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Value
4.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5614 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gilbert England

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted None
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Grill

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Kentucky (2016 #13)

Reviews

4.0
55 Reviews (55)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised!!

Looked for a course between Louisville and N KY and saw Cardinal Hills. Thought we would give it a chance and glad we did. Course was in great shape, greens challenging but fair, course not long but accuracy is required. Staff is friendly and courteous, and when they charge 1/2 what you would pay at most public courses you have the recipe for a great day of golf. We will definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 734
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

The Hills Have Hills

Very hilly course in northern Kentucky. The layout takes superb advantage of the great landscape. The greens are in tremendous shape; however, the fairways are almost 100% Kentucky crabgrass. That being said, the price with a cart is very good, the layout is great and greens were in great condition.

This course is well worth a play if anywhere near here.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Needs mowing

I have played this course several times in the past few years. It has always been a quirky, fun, little country golf course, The people there are always friendly. The greens are usually in pretty good shape, and you can play a quick round. This time, however, the rough was probably 4-6 inches tall everywhere except the greens or fairways. You could easily lose your ball two to three steps off of the green or fairway, and playing out of the rough was ridiculous for the average player. It became tedious and frustrating. Hopefully, they will remedy thie problem, but I could not recommend this course until that happens.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Indy Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Northern Kentucky Course

I played this course for the first time this past week, and I really enjoyed it. The greens were great which I believe makes a course. The course was short at only 5600 from the tips, so it was lots of driver or three wood then wedge into the greens. The tee boxes needed mowed, but other than that everything was pretty nice. We got on a hot deal for next to nothing and it was well worth the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course for a good price.

Was the first time playing the course and it was a very enjoyable layout for a course on the shorter side. The course was in really good shape for a course in this price range. The staff was very nice and accommodating. While a little far out from Louisville to play often, would for sure play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just a fun round

Simple, short course. Greens are in general or condition, rest of course in average condition. Staff is incredibly nice. Not a fan ought challenge, but a really fun round of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pretty good value

The greens were not very fast, but the grass was very thick and coverage was complete-only 1 bare spot-fairways were a little thin-This course is a good value if you can get a hot deal

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A True Little Gem

40 minutes from downtown Louisville, but worth the trip. Compact but challenging layout, currently in terrific shape. You can really see the love and attention this family-run course devotes to their property, and it's great value with their Hot Deal rate, or even without one.

Hard to find a more enjoyable day on the links, and the landscaping, vistas, and warmth of everyone you meet are truly rare. Go!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great country course

Pace of play is very good. Staff is very friendly. Greens are in great shape. Highly recomend playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great people

This is a short, rolling country golf course. The fairways were showing the lack of rain followed by cool temperatures that we have experienced, but the green were still rolling well. If you are looking for a laid back place to work on your game, this is it. The staff is always fantastic, and everyone makes you feel welcome.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nothing fancy but very enjoyable

You can't find a more laid back atmosphere". Everyone is always extremely nice. It is a short country golf course that is fun to play. There are a couple of difficult holes, but many holes to help your scoring. All in all, an enjoyable day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value .. YOU need to play this course

A fun course to play. 40 minute drive from Louisville.
Those who play it usually Play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice little course

Cardinal Hill is a fun little course can't be the price

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not for better players

I have to first say that the course staff was beyond amazing. Very help and inviting. They provided some insight into the course. The course layout is tricky yet fun. It's a shorter course so beginners and hackers will have fun. The condition of the course was poor. I thought based on reviews it was going to be in decent shape but it was not. The greens were the best part. Fluffy but very puttable. The rest left a lot to desire.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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