Benton Golf & Country Club

Benton Golf & Country Club sits in the small western Kentucky town of Benton, the seat of Marshall County, in a region defined by proximity to Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. The course was designed by Alex McKay, a regional architect whose work appears primarily across Kentucky and neighboring states during the mid-twentieth century. The layout occupies gently rolling terrain typical of the Jackson Purchase region, where modest elevation changes and stands of hardwood trees shape the playing corridors. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography without dramatic earthmoving, presenting a straightforward test suited to recreational play and local competition. Fairways move through wooded sections and more open ground, with greens that reflect the design sensibilities of McKay's era—moderately sized targets with subtle internal contours. Water features may come into play on select holes, drawing from the area's drainage patterns and small creeks common to the landscape. Benton Golf & Country Club serves as the primary private facility for Marshall County and the surrounding communities. The club functions as a gathering place for local members, hosting regular member events, junior programs, and social activities typical of small-town country clubs in the region. The course provides a familiar setting for golfers in western Kentucky, offering a layout that balances accessibility with enough challenge to reward consistent play and course knowledge developed over repeated rounds.