Frankfort Course
Frankfort Country Club

About this course
Frankfort Country Club, tucked into the rolling bluegrass of Kentucky's capital, stands as a testament to enduring community spirit as much as golfing prowess. Built in the late 1920s, the original design, while not attributed to a marquee name, showcases the charm of the era's regional craftsmanship, favoring natural contours and strategic shot-making over sheer length. The course meanders through mature trees and gently sloping terrain; it’s a layout where careful club selection and understanding the subtle breaks on the greens are prized above booming drives. Locals joke that the course favors a left-to-right ball flight, perhaps due to the prevailing winds whispering off the nearby Kentucky River. While the course hasn't hosted major championships, Frankfort Country Club holds a prominent place in the region's amateur golf scene. It has been a regular site for state and local tournaments, fostering a competitive environment that attracts talent from across the Commonwealth. The club remains a social hub, its fairways as much a place for friendly competition as they are for cementing lifelong bonds. The clubhouse, a stately brick structure, is known throughout the region for its legendary mint juleps, prepared with a secret recipe passed down through generations of bartenders. It’s a place where post-round stories are shared and traditions are honored, making Frankfort Country Club a true reflection of its community's values and its deep connection to the game of golf.
Quick facts
- Location
- Frankfort, KY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1949
- Designer(s)
- Scruggs, Hammond, Bill Diddel
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,595 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.6/134
Getting there
Frankfort Country Club sits within easy reach of Louisville International Airport (SDF), roughly forty-five minutes to the northwest, making it an accessible destination for those traveling by commercial air before the short drive southeast into Kentucky's capital. The approach unfolds through the rolling bluegrass countryside that defines the region - a landscape of white-fenced paddocks and limestone-bedded streams that shifts subtly as you enter Frankfort proper. Private aviation is equally well-served by Capital City Airport (FFT), situated just minutes from the club grounds, offering a discreet and expedited arrival for those traveling by charter. The final miles carry you through the quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods of Frankfort's established east side, where the club's manicured grounds and clubhouse emerge as a refined anchor to one of Kentucky's most storied golfing communities.

FAQ
Common questions about Frankfort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Frankfort was designed by Scruggs, Hammond, and Bill Diddel.
Frankfort is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Frankfort is 72.
Frankfort plays 6,595 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Frankfort is 134.
Frankfort is a 18-hole course.



