Blacklick Woods Golf Club

Blacklick Woods Golf Club sits in Reynoldsburg, a suburb on the eastern edge of Columbus, Ohio. Designed by Jack Kidwell and opened in the 1970s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of central Ohio's glaciated landscape. Kidwell, a regional architect active throughout the Midwest during this period, created numerous daily-fee and municipal layouts that prioritized playability for average golfers while incorporating natural land movement where available. The routing at Blacklick Woods works through wooded corridors and open meadow areas, with mature trees framing many holes and creating definition between fairways. Elevation changes are moderate but present, typical of courses built on this type of topography east of Columbus. Water features appear on several holes, adding strategic interest to approach shots and demanding accuracy on certain par threes. The design reflects the era's emphasis on accessible golf for public players, with generous landing areas balanced by hazards that penalize significant misses. As a public facility serving the Columbus metropolitan area, Blacklick Woods functions as a neighborhood course where local golfers play regular rounds. The layout provides a straightforward test without severe length or extreme difficulty, making it suitable for a range of skill levels. The course operates within the broader network of public golf options in Franklin County and the surrounding region.