
Chillicothe Course
Chillicothe Country Club
About this course
Chillicothe Country Club occupies rolling terrain in south-central Ohio, where Donald Ross designed the course in the early twentieth century. Ross, the Scottish architect who shaped hundreds of American layouts during his prolific career, brought his characteristic approach to routing and green design to this part of the state. The course reflects the natural topography of the region, with elevation changes and mature tree-lined corridors that frame the holes. Ross's influence appears most clearly in the green complexes, which feature the subtle contours and strategic bunkering that define his work. The club serves as a traditional private facility in Chillicothe, a historic town along the Scioto River that briefly served as Ohio's capital in the early 1800s. The course provides a regional example of Ross's design philosophy adapted to the Midwest landscape, where the architect balanced strategic challenge with playability for a membership-focused environment. The layout moves across varied ground, asking players to manage both uphill and downhill approaches while navigating the mature hardwoods that have grown in over the decades since the course opened. Chillicothe Country Club represents the kind of enduring Ross design found in smaller American cities, where his architectural principles continue to shape the game for local members. The course maintains its place in the community as a venue for regional competition and social golf, preserving the design intent of one of the game's most influential architects.
Quick facts
- Location
- Chillicothe, OH, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1915
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,100 yards
- Difficulty
- 35.4/121
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), roughly an hour's drive south through the rolling farmland and forested ridges of south-central Ohio. The route follows US-23 as it traces the Scioto River valley, passing through small towns and open countryside before reaching Chillicothe, Ohio's first capital, where red brick storefronts and Federal-era architecture hint at the region's deep American roots. Chillicothe Country Club sits just beyond the historic downtown, a quiet retreat where the Appalachian foothills begin their gentle rise to the east.

FAQ
Common questions about Chillicothe
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Chillicothe was designed by Donald Ross.
Chillicothe is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Chillicothe is 36.
Chillicothe plays 3,100 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Chillicothe is 121.
Chillicothe is a 9-hole course.



