
Eagle Trace Course
Eagle Trace Golf Course



About this course
Eagle Trace Golf Course sits in the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky, serving the Morehead area and the broader region around Daniel Boone National Forest. Designed by David Pfaff and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies terrain typical of the Appalachian foothills, where elevation changes and wooded corridors shape the playing experience. The layout moves through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with fairways that follow the natural contours of the land rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. The routing takes advantage of the property's topography, offering golfers a variety of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies. Several holes play along ridgelines or drop into valleys, requiring thoughtful club selection and course management. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, and the bunkering is straightforward, framing greens and occasionally pinching landing areas. The greens themselves feature modest undulation, rewarding accurate approach shots without severe punishment. Eagle Trace functions as a public facility and serves both local players and visitors to Morehead State University and the surrounding recreational area. The course provides a traditional parkland experience in a region where golf options are more limited, and its conditioning and playability reflect the priorities of a community-oriented operation. The setting offers views of the forested ridges that define this part of Kentucky, and the layout remains walkable for those who prefer to carry their bags.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in KY
Quick facts
- Location
- Morehead, KY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- David Pfaff
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,902 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.8/139
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
Eagle Trace Golf Course lies in the rolling hills of eastern Kentucky, best accessed via Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, roughly an hour and a quarter west along Interstate 64. The drive east traces the outer edge of the Bluegrass before descending into the forested ridges and valleys of the Daniel Boone country, where the landscape grows quieter and more rugged with each passing mile. As you exit the interstate at Morehead, the final approach winds through a small college town before revealing the course tucked into the wooded terrain - a hidden gem in a region better known for its Appalachian beauty than its golf.

FAQ
Common questions about Eagle Trace
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Eagle Trace has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Eagle Trace was designed by David Pfaff.
Yes. Eagle Trace is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Eagle Trace is 72.
Eagle Trace plays 6,902 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Eagle Trace is 139.



