
Lexington Course
Lexington Country Club

About this course
Lexington Country Club's layout on Paris Pike represents Kentucky golf at its most understated, a classic, member-centric design. Built in the late 1980s, the course exhibits a gentle, rolling parkland style that prioritizes playability over penal challenge. While not demanding prodigious length from the tee, the course subtly favors players with a natural draw, navigating several strategically placed doglegs that reward thoughtful course management. Designed by noted architect Mike Hurdzan, the layout blends seamlessly into the surrounding bluegrass landscape. Hurdzan, known for his environmentally sensitive designs, ensured the course respected the natural contours of the land. Subsequent minor tweaks have refined the layout without significantly altering its original character. Lexington Country Club, while not host to major championships, remains a highly regarded club within the region. The club is known for its strong member culture and active tournament schedule, fostering a welcoming environment for golfers of all skill levels. This is a place where a round of golf is often followed by spirited discussions and tall tales shared in the clubhouse, a place where the social fabric is as important as the fairways.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in KY
Quick facts
- Location
- Lexington, KY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1913
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Tom Bendelow, Kevin Hargrave, Keith Foster
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,103 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.5/129
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Lexington Country Club is reached via Blue Grass Airport, a compact and efficient gateway less than fifteen minutes west of the city center, where the transition from tarmac to bluegrass pastureland is nearly immediate. The drive into Lexington proper unfolds through gently rolling terrain stitched with white-fenced horse farms, a landscape that feels both pastoral and polished. The club itself sits tucked within one of the city's established residential enclaves, its tree-canopied entrance offering a quiet retreat from the thoroughbred bustle that defines the surrounding Bluegrass region.

FAQ
Common questions about Lexington
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lexington has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Lexington was designed by Tom Bendelow, Kevin Hargrave, and Keith Foster.
Lexington is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Lexington is 72.
Lexington plays 7,103 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lexington is 129.



