Public

John J. Audubon Course

John James Audubon State Park

Henderson, KY, USA
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9 holesPar 363,133 yds37/93

About this course

John J. Audubon is a public golf course located within John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kentucky, along the Ohio River in the western part of the state. The course was designed by Larry Packard, a regional architect who worked primarily in the Midwest during the latter half of the twentieth century. The layout takes advantage of the park's wooded terrain, which encompasses several hundred acres of forest and natural areas dedicated to the memory of the naturalist and painter John James Audubon, who lived in Henderson in the early 1800s. The course plays through rolling, tree-lined corridors typical of western Kentucky's landscape. Mature hardwoods frame many holes, and the routing incorporates natural elevation changes that add variety to the playing experience. Water features appear on several holes, and the design emphasizes accuracy over distance given the relatively confined playing corridors. The setting provides a quiet, natural atmosphere distinct from more open parkland layouts. As a state park facility, John J. Audubon serves both local golfers and visitors to the park, which also includes a museum, nature center, and hiking trails. The course offers a straightforward test of golf without significant architectural pretension, focusing instead on providing an accessible round in a pleasant natural setting. Green fees remain modest in keeping with the park's public mission, making it a practical option for golfers exploring the Henderson area or traveling along the Ohio River valley.

Quick facts

Location
Henderson, KY, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1965
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
3,133 yards
Difficulty
37/93

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Common questions about John J. Audubon at John James Audubon State Park

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

John J. Audubon was designed by Larry Packard.

Yes. John J. Audubon at John James Audubon State Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at John J. Audubon is 36.

John J. Audubon plays 3,133 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at John J. Audubon is 93.

John J. Audubon is a 9-hole course.

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