KEENE TRACE GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 Nicholasville, KY, USA
Designed by Daniel McQueen, Drew Rogers, Keith Foster
Championship Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club occupies rolling Bluegrass terrain in Nicholasville, just south of Lexington in central Kentucky. The course was designed by Drew Rogers and opened in the mid-1990s, with subsequent renovation work by Keith Foster and Daniel McQueen helping refine the layout over time. The property takes advantage of the region's characteristic undulating topography, with fairways moving through gentle elevation changes and stands of mature hardwoods.
The routing incorporates natural features common to Kentucky's inner Bluegrass region, including creeks and limestone outcroppings that add definition to several holes. The design balances strategic interest with playability across different skill levels, using elevation, water hazards, and bunkering to create variety throughout the round. The course serves as the centerpiece of a residential community while maintaining a parkland character in its playing corridors.
Keene Trace Golf Club operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and daily-fee play. The club provides traditional amenities including practice facilities and dining, serving both the local Lexington-area golf community and visitors exploring Kentucky's golf offerings. The Championship Trace layout represents a collaborative design effort that has evolved to meet the expectations of contemporary golfers while respecting the natural qualities of its Bluegrass setting.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Championship Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 13 explicit golfer ratings.
Championship Trace was designed by Daniel McQueen, Drew Rogers, and Keith Foster.
Championship Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Championship Trace is 72.
Championship Trace plays 7,117 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Championship Trace is 137.