
Meadow Course
Meadow Links & Golf Academy
About this course
Meadow Links & Golf Academy sits in the Cincinnati area and represents the work of Dr. Michael Hurdzan, one of the Midwest's most accomplished golf course architects. Hurdzan, known for his environmental sensitivity and strategic design philosophy, has built courses across Ohio and the broader region that balance playability for everyday golfers with thoughtful challenge. His portfolio includes major championship venues and public facilities alike, and he typically emphasizes natural landforms and sustainable maintenance practices. The Meadow course at this facility functions as part of a broader golf academy setting, suggesting a layout designed to accommodate instruction and player development alongside traditional play. Hurdzan's work in this context likely features clear sightlines, varied hole lengths, and green complexes that reward precise approach play while remaining accessible to improving players. The name suggests open terrain with meadow grasses and naturalized areas framing the holes, a common element in Hurdzan's designs that reduces maintenance demands and creates visual definition. Cincinnati's rolling topography and temperate climate provide a setting where courses can incorporate elevation change and seasonal variety. The academy component indicates that the facility serves both recreational rounds and structured learning, with practice areas and teaching infrastructure integrated into the property. Hurdzan's reputation for thoughtful routing suggests the course takes advantage of the site's natural features while supporting the dual mission of competitive play and golf education.
Quick facts
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1993
- Designer
- Dr. Michael Hurdzan
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 31
- Length
- 2,110 yards
- Difficulty
- 31.4/95
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, a clean 25-minute drive south across the Ohio River and into the gently rolling terrain of northern Kentucky. The route follows I-75 before peeling off onto quieter state roads that wind through horse country and modest farmland, the urban skyline receding behind you. Meadow Links & Golf Academy sits tucked into this pastoral landscape just beyond the suburban fringe, its understated entrance marking a transition from the everyday into a dedicated sanctuary for the game and its study.

FAQ
Common questions about Meadow
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Meadow was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan.
Yes. Meadow is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Meadow is 31.
Meadow plays 2,110 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Meadow is 95.
Meadow is a 9-hole course.



