
Maketewah Course
Maketewah Country Club

About this course
Maketewah Country Club, nestled in the Cincinnati area, stands as a testament to early 20th-century golf course design, a classic parkland layout that gracefully traverses rolling hills and mature trees. Originally crafted by Tom Bendelow, the course presents a fair but challenging test, with subtly contoured greens and strategic bunkering that rewards thoughtful play over brute force. The gently sloping terrain, a hallmark of the region, features a blend of uphill and downhill holes, occasionally presenting blind shots that demand local knowledge and a keen sense of distance. Maketewah favors neither a draw nor fade bias, instead requiring a versatile game and the ability to shape shots according to the demands of each hole. While not a regular fixture on professional tours, Maketewah holds a revered place in local golfing circles, known for its tight-knit membership and commitment to the traditions of the game. The club is renowned among members for its exceptional sense of community and convivial atmosphere.
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
- 1910
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Tom Bendelow, Donald Ross
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,784 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.3/135
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
Maketewah Country Club sits just fifteen minutes east of downtown Cincinnati, accessible most directly from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), the region's primary commercial hub located roughly twenty miles southwest of the club. For those arriving by private aircraft, Cincinnati Municipal Airport (LUE) offers a closer alternative, positioned just north of the property and favored by members seeking a more discreet approach. The drive from CVG traces a gentle arc through the affluent eastern suburbs, transitioning from interstate efficiency into the tree-lined residential corridors of Hyde Park and Indian Hill, where manicured estates and rolling terrain signal arrival in one of the Midwest's most established golfing enclaves. The final turn onto Maketewah Avenue delivers you to the club's dignified entrance, where the grounds open onto the verdant landscape that has anchored Cincinnati's golf society for over a century.

FAQ
Common questions about Maketewah
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Maketewah has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 39 logged golfers.
Maketewah was designed by Tom Bendelow and Donald Ross.
Maketewah is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Maketewah is 71.
Maketewah plays 6,784 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Maketewah is 135.




