Forest Hills Course

Forest Hills Grill & Golf

Heath, OH, USA
Public
9 holesPar 363,013 yds35.4/121

About this course

Forest Hills Grill & Golf occupies rolling terrain in Heath, a small city in Licking County, central Ohio, roughly thirty miles east of Columbus. The course was designed by Jack Kidwell, an Ohio-based architect active primarily in the latter decades of the twentieth century, known for regional layouts that emphasize playability and fit within the natural landscape. Kidwell's work in Ohio typically features tree-lined fairways, moderate length, and greens that reward accurate approach play without excessive severity. The routing at Forest Hills moves through wooded and semi-open ground characteristic of central Ohio's glaciated topography. Elevation changes are moderate, with several holes playing uphill or downhill and offering views across the property. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, and mature trees frame many fairways, requiring thoughtful placement off the tee. The design accommodates a range of skill levels, with forward tees providing accessible yardages and back tees offering sufficient challenge for experienced players. Forest Hills operates as a public facility with an attached grill, serving both regular golfers and casual visitors. The course fits within the tradition of community-oriented Ohio golf, where accessibility and straightforward design take precedence over tournament pedigree or national recognition. Conditions and maintenance reflect the public daily-fee model, and the layout remains a familiar option for golfers in the Newark-Heath area seeking a round within a relaxed, unpretentious setting.

Quick facts

Location
Heath, OH, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1969
Designer
Jack Kidwell
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
3,013 yards
Difficulty
35.4/121

Getting there

The journey to Forest Hills Grill & Golf begins at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, roughly forty minutes west of the club. From the terminal, the route traces eastward along Interstate 70, passing through the outer suburbs of Columbus before the landscape opens into the rolling farmland and wooded hills of Licking County. The exit at Heath marks a transition into quieter roads, where residential streets give way to the club's welcoming entrance - a straightforward arrival that mirrors the unpretentious character of this central Ohio daily-fee layout.

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Common questions about Forest Hills

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

Forest Hills was designed by Jack Kidwell.

Yes. Forest Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Forest Hills is 36.

Forest Hills plays 3,013 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Forest Hills is 121.

Forest Hills is a 9-hole course.

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