
18 Hole Course
Reeves Golf Course


About this course
Reeves Golf Course is a municipal facility in Cincinnati designed by Bill Diddel, a regional architect active primarily in Ohio and Kentucky during the mid-twentieth century. Diddel's work typically emphasized playability for public golfers while working within the natural terrain available, and Reeves reflects this practical approach to municipal course design. The course serves the Cincinnati area as an accessible public option within the city's golf infrastructure. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of southwestern Ohio, where elevation changes and natural contours provide variety without extreme difficulty. Diddel's routing likely takes advantage of these natural features to create interest through doglegs, elevated greens, and strategic bunkering that rewards thoughtful play while remaining forgiving enough for recreational golfers. The property's tree-lined fairways and mature landscaping give the course a parkland character common to established municipal facilities in the region. As a city-operated course, Reeves functions as a community golf resource, offering affordable access and serving a broad range of skill levels. The course maintains its role in Cincinnati's public golf tradition, providing a straightforward test of golf without pretense. Its design priorities center on pace of play, maintainability, and accommodating the daily-fee golfer rather than championship-level challenge or tournament hosting.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in OH
Quick facts
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1956
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bill Diddel
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,188 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.3/112
- Course Vaults score
- 3.9
FAQ
Common questions about 18 Hole at Reeves Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
18 Hole at Reeves Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 3.9 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.
18 Hole was designed by Bill Diddel.
Yes. 18 Hole at Reeves Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at 18 Hole is 70.
18 Hole plays 6,188 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at 18 Hole is 112.



