
Eagle Course
Kittyhawk Golf Club
About this course
The Eagle Course at Kittyhawk Golf Club in Dayton, Ohio, was designed by Robert Bruce Harris, an architect known for his work across the Midwest in the mid-to-late twentieth century. Harris designed numerous courses throughout Ohio and neighboring states during a period when golf development expanded significantly in American suburbs. The course reflects the design sensibilities of its era, with routing that works within the relatively flat to gently rolling terrain characteristic of southwestern Ohio's landscape. Kittyhawk Golf Club operates as a public facility, serving the Dayton metropolitan area with accessible golf in a region with strong recreational golf traditions. The course name references the Wright brothers' historic connection to Dayton, where they developed much of their aviation technology before their famous flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This thematic tie to local history gives the club a distinct regional identity. The Eagle Course layout incorporates the natural features available in this part of Ohio—mature tree lines, modest elevation changes, and water features that come into play on several holes. The design provides a straightforward test of golf without extreme length or severe hazards, making it suitable for a range of skill levels. The course serves both regular public play and hosts local amateur competitions typical of municipal and daily-fee facilities in mid-sized American cities.
Quick facts
- Location
- Dayton, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1965
- Designer
- Robert Bruce Harris
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,174 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.4/126
Getting there
Kittyhawk Golf Club sits just minutes from Dayton International Airport (DAY), making the arrival remarkably direct for a club of such caliber - a swift drive northwest through the suburban landscape before the manicured grounds and distinctive architecture emerge along the rolling terrain of southwestern Ohio. For those arriving by private aircraft, Miami Valley Airport (MVO) offers an intimate alternative mere miles away, allowing the transition from tarmac to fairway to feel almost seamless. The final approach carries you through the quiet residential periphery of the Dayton area, where the club's modern design and meticulously maintained grounds announce themselves with understated confidence, a fitting gateway to one of the region's most respected private golf destinations.

FAQ
Common questions about Eagle at Kittyhawk Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Eagle was designed by Robert Bruce Harris.
Yes. Eagle at Kittyhawk Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Eagle is 72.
Eagle plays 7,174 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Eagle is 126.
Eagle is a 18-hole course.





