
Losantiville Course
Losantiville Country Club


About this course
Losantiville Country Club exists on ground so historically intertwined with Cincinnati’s identity that its very name echoes the city’s original, albeit short-lived, moniker. This parkland layout, carved from the rolling hills of the city's eastern flank, presents a strategic test requiring both power and precise shot-making. The course plays longer than its yardage suggests with constant elevation changes and is known for its deceptively challenging greens. Originally designed by Scotsman Tom Bendelow – whose work laid the foundation for many prestigious courses in the early 20th century – Losantiville has seen subtle refinements over the decades, most notably to improve drainage. The course favors a player who can shape shots and manage the undulating terrain and demands accuracy off the tee above all else. Losantiville offers just enough risk-reward and demands a full bag of clubs. Though not a regular stop for professional championships, Losantiville remains a stalwart of the Cincinnati golf scene. Its membership, a mix of city professionals and long-standing families, holds tightly to its traditions and the legacy of a club deeply rooted in Cincinnati’s past. One quirk remains a member's only tourney named after Cincinnati’s founder, and the trophy features an actual skull of one of its original settlers.
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 OH
Quick facts
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1906
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Tom Bendelow
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,419 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.9/137
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
Losantiville Country Club sits within Cincinnati's urban fabric, accessible most directly via Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), roughly twenty minutes south of the club by car through the city's eastern suburbs. Private aviation enthusiasts may prefer Lunken Airport (LUK), Cincinnati's historic downtown facility, which places the club just minutes away and offers a more intimate arrival experience befitting an exclusive membership. The drive from CVG threads through Cincinnati's established neighborhoods, transitioning from interstate commerce to tree-lined residential streets that speak to the club's deep roots in the city's social landscape - a journey that underscores Losantiville's standing as one of the Midwest's most venerable private institutions rather than a resort destination set apart from urban life.

FAQ
Common questions about Losantiville
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Losantiville has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 24 logged golfers.
Losantiville was designed by Tom Bendelow.
Losantiville is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Losantiville is 70.
Losantiville plays 6,419 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Losantiville is 137.



