
Coldstream Course
Coldstream Country Club

About this course
Coldstream Country Club, nestled in the Cincinnati area, stands as a testament to classic parkland design. Built in the late 1920s, the gently rolling terrain presents golfers with strategic choices and demands intelligent course management rather than sheer power. The tree-lined fairways, while generous in places, punish errant shots, and the well-guarded greens reward accurate approach play. Originally designed by J.B. McGovern, Coldstream has seen sympathetic updates over the years that enhance its playability for the modern game while respecting the integrity of McGovern's vision. Its layout favors players who can shape the ball and navigate doglegs, rewarding those who understand angles and strategic positioning. While not a regular fixture on the professional tour circuit, Coldstream has hosted numerous regional and state championships, cementing its reputation as a challenging and fair test of golf. Coldstream fosters a strong sense of community among its members. While the golf may be the main draw, the club is equally known for its vibrant social scene. A local favorite is the club’s legendary beer cheese, a staple at the halfway house and a post-round indulgence that embodies the club's convivial spirit. It is an experience that is a time of its own.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in OH
Quick facts
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1959
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Dick Wilson
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,111 yards
- Difficulty
- 74/139
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
The journey to Coldstream Country Club begins at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), situated just twenty minutes south across the Ohio River, or alternatively through Cincinnati's more intimate Lunken Airport (LUK) for regional arrivals. From either gateway, the drive north into the leafy suburbs of Cincinnati unfolds through the transition from interstate commerce into tree-lined residential corridors, a gentle shift that mirrors the club's own position as a sanctuary within the greater metropolitan landscape. The final approach carries you through the quiet, established neighborhoods of northeastern Cincinnati, where mature oaks and maples frame the entrance to Coldstream - a club whose understated elegance and deep roots in Cincinnati society announce themselves not through fanfare, but through the composed dignity of arrival itself.

FAQ
Common questions about Coldstream
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Coldstream has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 32 logged golfers.
Coldstream was designed by Dick Wilson.
Coldstream is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Coldstream is 71.
Coldstream plays 7,111 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Coldstream is 139.



