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Charlie Vettiner Course

Charlie Vettiner Golf Course

Louisville, KY, USA
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18 holesPar 726,934 yds73.8/140

About this course

Charlie Vettiner Golf Course is a municipal facility in Louisville, Kentucky, designed by Ben Wihry and serving the city's public golf community. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Louisville area, where elevation changes and mature tree corridors shape the playing experience. As a municipal course, it provides accessible golf to a broad range of players while maintaining the design principles common to mid-century public layouts in the region. The routing works through wooded sections and more open areas, creating variety in both visual character and shot requirements. Players encounter doglegs where positioning off the tee becomes important, and approach shots that demand accuracy to greens protected by natural contours and strategic bunkering. The property's topography introduces elevation changes that affect club selection and add dimension to what might otherwise be straightforward holes. Charlie Vettiner functions as part of Louisville's municipal golf system, contributing to the city's tradition of public course golf alongside other community facilities. The course sees regular play from local residents and visitors seeking an affordable round in a parkland setting. Its design reflects the practical considerations of public golf—durable turf, manageable maintenance, and a layout that accommodates players of varying skill levels—while still presenting legitimate strategic questions for those who play it regularly.

Quick facts

Location
Louisville, KY, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1967
Holes
18
Designer
Ben Wihry
Par
72
Length
6,934 yards
Difficulty
73.8/140
Course Vaults score
3.4

Getting there

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport places you less than twenty minutes from Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, a straightforward drive southeast through the city's outer neighborhoods into the rolling terrain of eastern Jefferson County. The route follows major arterials before transitioning into quieter suburban roads, where the landscape begins to open and the course emerges as a well-kept municipal gem tucked into wooded hills above the Floyds Fork valley. It's an accessible, unpretentious arrival - urban convenience giving way to surprisingly natural topography within minutes of the terminal.

FAQ

Common questions about Charlie Vettiner

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

Charlie Vettiner has a Course Vaults score of 3.4 out of 10 based on 7 logged golfers.

Charlie Vettiner was designed by Ben Wihry.

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

Par at Charlie Vettiner is 72.

Charlie Vettiner plays 6,934 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Charlie Vettiner is 140.

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