Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Kentucky Dam Village sits within Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville, along the shores of Kentucky Lake in western Kentucky. The course was designed by Perry Maxwell with assistance from his son Press Maxwell, part of the elder Maxwell's prolific work across the central United States during the mid-twentieth century. Perry Maxwell, known for his strategic design philosophy and natural routing style, created layouts that emphasized ground contours and thoughtful shot values rather than artificial difficulty. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region, with the routing taking advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors. Maxwell's design approach here reflects his broader philosophy of working with existing landforms to create variety in hole character and strategic interest. The layout offers a mix of tree-lined fairways and more open playing corridors, with greens that typically feature the subtle contouring and strategic bunkering associated with Maxwell's work. As part of Kentucky's state park system, Kentucky Dam Village operates as a public facility accessible to resort guests and daily-fee players. The course serves both destination golfers visiting the Kentucky Lake recreation area and local players from the surrounding region. The state park setting provides a relaxed atmosphere, with the golf course integrated into a broader resort complex that includes lodging, dining, and lake access. The combination of Maxwell design pedigree and scenic lakeside location makes it a notable public golf option in western Kentucky.