
Holly Hills Course
Holly Hills Golf Club
About this course
Holly Hills Golf Club sits in the rolling farmland of southwestern Ohio, near Waynesville in Warren County. The course was designed by Jack Kidwell and opened in 1966, reflecting the straightforward parkland style common to mid-century Ohio daily-fee layouts. Kidwell, a regional architect active across the Midwest, routed the course over gently undulating terrain with mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that add visual interest without severe climbs. The layout measures around 6,400 yards from the back tees and plays as a traditional par-71 design. Fairways are generally generous but tree placement rewards accuracy, and several holes require careful positioning to avoid trouble on approach shots. Small to medium-sized greens are typical of the era, with subtle contours that demand solid putting without excessive difficulty. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, and bunkers are placed strategically rather than abundantly. Holly Hills serves the communities between Dayton and Cincinnati as an accessible public facility. The course appeals to a range of skill levels, offering a playable test for recreational golfers while still requiring thoughtful club selection and course management. The property retains a quiet, rural character, with views across open countryside and wooded edges that provide a sense of seclusion despite its proximity to suburban growth. The club maintains a relaxed atmosphere typical of Ohio's regional public courses, where golf remains straightforward and unpretentious.
Quick facts
- Location
- Waynesville, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1962
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,785 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.6/117
Getting there
Holly Hills Golf Club sits in the quiet farmland east of Dayton, Ohio, most easily reached via Dayton International Airport (DAY), roughly forty-five minutes south by car through gently rolling terrain that transitions from suburban sprawl to open countryside dotted with barns and tree lines. For those arriving by private aircraft, Miami Valley Airport (MVO) lies just twenty minutes north and offers a more intimate gateway to the region. The final drive carries you through the pastoral landscape of southwestern Ohio, where state routes narrow and the manicured grounds of Holly Hills emerge from the surrounding acreage - a serene arrival that speaks to the club's understated elegance and deep roots in Ohio's golf heritage.

FAQ
Common questions about Holly Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Holly Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Holly Hills is 71.
Holly Hills plays 6,785 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Holly Hills is 117.
Holly Hills is a 18-hole course.



