
Jaycee Course
Jaycee Golf Course
About this course
Jaycee Golf Course is a public facility located in Chillicothe, Ohio, a historic city in the south-central part of the state along the Scioto River valley. The course serves the local community and visitors to this region, which was Ohio's first capital and sits amid the rolling terrain characteristic of the Appalachian foothills. Courses in this area typically feature moderate elevation changes and tree-lined fairways that reflect the hardwood forests of southern Ohio. As a municipal-style public course, Jaycee provides accessible golf in a region where public facilities play an important role in the game's local fabric. Chillicothe's position between Columbus and the Ohio River valley places it in an area where golf courses often incorporate natural drainage patterns and wooded corridors into their layouts. The course serves both regular local play and visitors exploring the area's historical sites and natural attractions, including nearby Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. Public courses of this type in smaller Ohio cities typically maintain straightforward routing that balances playability for everyday golfers with enough variety to keep the layout interesting. The setting in Ross County offers a landscape distinct from the flatter terrain of central and northern Ohio, with the potential for holes that use slope and mature trees as primary design elements.
Quick facts
- Location
- Chillicothe, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1957
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,895 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/124
Getting there
Jaycee Golf Course lies in the rolling farmland of south-central Ohio, most easily accessed via Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, roughly an hour's drive to the northwest. The route south on U.S. 23 traces the Scioto River valley through small towns and open countryside, the landscape softening into gentle hills as you approach Chillicothe - Ohio's first capital. The course sits on the eastern edge of town, a straightforward arrival that trades interstate efficiency for the quiet, unhurried character of rural Ross County.

FAQ
Common questions about Jaycee
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Jaycee is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Jaycee is 72.
Jaycee plays 6,895 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Jaycee is 124.
Jaycee is a 18-hole course.



