Kearney Hills Golf Links, carved from the rolling farmland northeast of Lexington, presents a stark contrast to the Bluegrass region’s celebrated horse farms. This publicly accessible course, dating from the late 1980s, embraces a modern aesthetic with gently undulating fairways and strategically placed water hazards that demand thoughtful course management.
Architect Arthur Hills incorporated subtle mounding to define fairways, many of which favor a draw off the tee. While not a championship venue, Kearney Hills provides a stern yet fair test for golfers of all skill levels. Expect a course in immaculate condition, and one that locals appreciate for both its playability and the relaxed atmosphere that prevails.
Kearney Hills has never been a place chasing accolades, but it remains a community hub for Lexington golfers. Locals know and love it for its straightforward, yet demanding layout that emphasizes shot making.
Reviews
Really good design (no surprise given it’s a Dye design). The facilities are run down. The clubhouse needs major renovations. The course was in good shape, though.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Kearney Hills at Kearney Hills Golf Links has a Course Vaults score of 7 out of 10 based on 39 explicit golfer ratings.
Kearney Hills was designed by P. B. Dye and Pete Dye.
Yes. Kearney Hills at Kearney Hills Golf Links is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Kearney Hills is 72.
Kearney Hills plays 7,100 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Kearney Hills is 136.
