HENDERSON COUNTRY CLUB
🇺🇸 Henderson, KY, USA
Designed by Ted Locke

Henderson Country Club sits along the Ohio River in western Kentucky, where the landscape rolls gently through the river valley terrain characteristic of this region. The course was designed by Ted Locke, a regional architect active in the mid-twentieth century who worked primarily across Kentucky and neighboring states. His designs typically emphasize playability and strategic variety within the natural contours of the land.
The routing takes advantage of the property's elevation changes and mature tree corridors, creating distinct playing corridors through hardwood stands. The layout features a mix of hole lengths and angles that require thoughtful club selection and course management rather than overwhelming length. Water comes into play on several holes, reflecting the proximity to the Ohio River and the presence of natural drainage features common to river valley settings.
Henderson Country Club serves as the social and recreational center for the Henderson community, maintaining the traditions of small-city private clubs throughout the region. The club has hosted various Kentucky Golf Association events and local amateur competitions over the decades, providing a competitive test for regional players while remaining accessible to members of varying skill levels. The course reflects the character of mid-century American golf design—straightforward in presentation, routed to fit the land, and built to serve a membership over generations.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Henderson at Henderson Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 2 explicit golfer ratings.
Henderson was designed by Ted Locke.
Yes. Henderson at Henderson Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Henderson is 72.
Henderson plays 6,709 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Henderson is 134.