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Canewood Course

Canewood Golf Course

Georgetown, KY, USA
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About this course

Canewood is a testament to Kentucky's enduring love affair with thoroughbreds and the links. Built on what was once rolling farmland just outside Georgetown, the course bears the hallmarks of a late 1990s design, favoring generous fairways that reward aggressive play – though wandering too far off the short grass can lead to trouble amongst the bluegrass rough. Expect to hit driver frequently and embrace the occasional forced carry over strategically placed water hazards; Canewood isn't shy about testing your mettle. Designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, Canewood presents a modern take on parkland golf. A distinct feature is the way they integrated existing natural elements – subtle elevation changes and a meandering creek that snakes its way through several holes – creating a challenging yet aesthetically pleasing experience. Despite not having hosted any major professional championships, Canewood is a popular host for amateur events within the Bluegrass State. While not a household name on the national golf scene, Canewood holds a special place within the central Kentucky golfing community. It's a place where you're just as likely to run into a local farmer as you are a University of Kentucky basketball fanatic. The club maintains a decidedly unpretentious atmosphere, known for its friendly staff and surprisingly good chili dogs at the turn.

Quick facts

Location
Georgetown, KY, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1994
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,167 yards
Difficulty
75.8/131

Getting there

# Getting There

Canewood Golf Course sits in the rolling Bluegrass region of central Kentucky, most easily reached via Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), roughly 90 minutes to the north, or Louisville International (SDF), a similar drive to the southwest. From either hub, the route traces through pastoral horse country—white-fenced paddocks and limestone outcroppings gradually replacing suburban sprawl—before arriving in Georgetown, a town steeped in bourbon heritage and early American history. The final miles wind through the gentle swells of the Bluegrass, where the landscape itself seems to settle into the unhurried rhythm of the region, delivering you to Canewood's gates with the kind of quiet arrival befitting a course designed to honor the land's natural contours.

FAQ

Common questions about Canewood

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Canewood was designed by Danny McQueen.

Yes. Canewood is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Canewood is 70.

Canewood plays 6,167 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Canewood is 131.

Canewood is a 18-hole course.

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