Hillcrest Golf Club

Hillcrest Golf Club sits in Johnstown, a small community in Licking County northeast of Columbus. The course serves a membership drawn primarily from the surrounding central Ohio region, offering traditional country club golf in a setting that reflects the rolling agricultural landscape characteristic of this part of the state. The layout works with the natural terrain, incorporating elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of courses built in this area. The design features a routing that moves through mature tree-lined fairways with strategic bunkering and water hazards coming into play on several holes. The property's topography creates opportunities for both elevated tee shots and approach shots that require careful club selection given the changes in elevation. Greens are moderately contoured, demanding accurate iron play and thoughtful course management. Hillcrest functions as a full-service country club with amenities beyond golf, including dining facilities and social programming for members and their families. The club maintains a traditional membership structure common to regional country clubs in Ohio, emphasizing family participation and community connection. The course conditions reflect the club's commitment to providing a well-maintained playing surface throughout the season, with bent grass greens and fairways suited to the climate of central Ohio.