
A. J. Jolly Course
A. J. Jolly Golf Course


About this course
A. J. Jolly Golf Course sits in Alexandria, Kentucky, roughly fifteen miles south of Cincinnati, occupying rolling terrain characteristic of the northern Kentucky landscape. The course was designed by William H. Diddel, a regional architect active in the mid-twentieth century who created several layouts across Kentucky and southern Ohio. The property takes its name from A. J. Jolly Park, the larger recreational area in which the course is situated, operated by Campbell County. The routing works through wooded hills and valleys, with elevation changes that define the playing character. Fairways move across slopes and through corridors of mature trees, and several holes require approach shots to greens set on different levels than the tees. The natural topography creates variety in stance and strategy, with doglegs shaped by the land rather than artificial mounding. Water comes into play on a few holes, typically in the form of small creeks or ponds that gather in the low points of the property. As a public facility managed by the county, A. J. Jolly serves a broad base of golfers from the greater Cincinnati area and northern Kentucky. The course provides an accessible option for everyday play in a region where public golf often contends with hilly terrain. Conditions and maintenance reflect its municipal operation, with the layout offering a straightforward test shaped more by natural land movement than by elaborate design features.
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 KY
Quick facts
- Location
- Alexandria, KY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1962
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- William H. Diddel
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,235 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.8/117
- Course Vaults score
- 5.1
Getting there
The journey to A. J. Jolly Golf Course begins at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), a straightforward twenty-minute drive south across the Ohio River into the rolling bluegrass country of northern Kentucky. From downtown Cincinnati, the route traces quiet state highways through Alexandria's modest but welcoming landscape, where the transition from suburban sprawl gives way to the manicured fairways and tree-lined corridors that define this understated gem. The final approach winds through the course's understated entrance, offering a refreshing contrast to the grandeur of larger resort destinations - here, the focus remains entirely on the golf itself, unencumbered by pretense.

FAQ
Common questions about A. J. Jolly
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
A. J. Jolly has a Course Vaults score of 5.1 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
A. J. Jolly was designed by William H. Diddel.
Yes. A. J. Jolly is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at A. J. Jolly is 71.
A. J. Jolly plays 6,235 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at A. J. Jolly is 117.



