Private

Kinsale Course

Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club

Powell, OH, USA
Carl Spackler
matt.paul.athensohio
Bryce P
jacobglaser24
Ebourn
+31
18 holesPar 727,228 yds74.6/137

About this course

Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club sits in Powell, a northern suburb of Columbus, Ohio, and features a course designed by Arthur Hills. The layout reflects Hills's characteristic approach to golf course architecture in the Midwest, where he built a substantial portfolio of courses known for incorporating natural landforms, strategic bunkering, and playability across different skill levels. Hills, who practiced from the 1960s through the early 2000s, designed numerous courses throughout Ohio and the broader region, often working with rolling terrain and creating courses that balance challenge with accessibility. The Powell area offers gently rolling topography typical of central Ohio, and Hills likely shaped the routing to take advantage of elevation changes and natural drainage corridors. His designs generally feature well-defined fairways, generous landing areas for average players, and greenside complexity that rewards precision on approach shots. Bunker placement tends to be strategic rather than penal, guiding play and framing targets without overwhelming recreational golfers. As a golf and fitness club, Kinsale serves a membership-oriented community in the Columbus suburbs, providing both golf and wellness amenities. The club functions as a gathering place for families and individuals seeking recreational golf in a private setting, typical of suburban clubs established during the residential development boom in this part of Ohio. The course offers a straightforward test of golf suited to regular play, with design elements that encourage repeat rounds without excessive difficulty.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

1652

Best in World

1462

Best in USA

38

Best in OH

Quick facts

Location
Powell, OH, USA
Access
Private
Year built
2004
Holes
18
Designer
Arthur Hills
Par
72
Length
7,228 yards
Difficulty
74.6/137
Course Vaults score
7.7

Getting there

John Glenn Columbus International Airport lies just twenty minutes south of Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club, making this refined daily-fee retreat one of central Ohio's most accessible escapes. The drive north traces suburban corridors that gradually open into the rolling farmland and wooded estates of Delaware County, where Powell has cultivated a reputation for gracious living and thoughtfully designed golf. As you turn onto the club's tree-lined entrance, the transition from Columbus's urban hum to Kinsale's serene, meticulously groomed grounds feels both immediate and earned - a quiet threshold into one of the region's most polished modern layouts.

FAQ

Common questions about Kinsale

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

Kinsale has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 36 logged golfers.

Kinsale was designed by Arthur Hills.

Kinsale is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Kinsale is 72.

Kinsale plays 7,228 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Kinsale is 137.

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