
Legendary Run Course
Legendary Run Golf Course

About this course
Legendary Run Golf Course sits in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, designed by Arthur Hills and opened in the late 1990s. Hills, known for his work throughout the Midwest and his ability to shape dramatic landforms on relatively modest terrain, created a daily-fee facility that takes advantage of rolling topography characteristic of southwestern Ohio. The course features elevation changes and wooded corridors that define individual holes while providing a sense of seclusion despite its suburban setting. The routing incorporates natural creek corridors and wetland areas, with several holes playing across or alongside water features. Hills employed his signature style of bold, sculpted bunkering and generous fairway corridors that reward strategic positioning over pure distance. The greens are moderately contoured with subtle internal movement, typical of his approach to creating challenge without excessive difficulty for the public golfer. Par varies by tee selection, with the course stretching to over 7,000 yards from the championship markers. As a public facility, Legendary Run serves a broad cross-section of Cincinnati-area golfers and visitors. The course has hosted regional amateur events and qualifiers over the years, contributing to the competitive golf landscape in the greater Cincinnati region. The layout reflects Hills's philosophy of creating accessible yet interesting golf that can accommodate both casual play and tournament conditions.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in OH
Quick facts
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,920 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/129
- Course Vaults score
- 6.2
Getting there
Legendary Run Golf Course sits just north of Cincinnati, accessible most directly via Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), roughly 30 minutes south by car through the rolling suburban landscape of southwestern Ohio. The drive north from CVG traces a gentle ascent out of the Ohio River valley, transitioning from interstate commerce corridors into the quieter residential and pastoral terrain that defines the region's northern reaches. Private aviation options exist at nearby Cincinnati Municipal Airport (LUF) and Lunken Airport, both offering closer proximity for those arriving by charter. The final miles unfold along country roads that wind through the verdant Ohio countryside, delivering you to a course that commands views across the region's distinctive topography - a fitting arrival to one of the area's most celebrated private layouts.

FAQ
Common questions about Legendary Run
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Legendary Run has a Course Vaults score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 39 logged golfers.
Legendary Run was designed by Arthur Hills.
Yes. Legendary Run is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Legendary Run is 72.
Legendary Run plays 6,920 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Legendary Run is 129.





