
National Course
National Golf Links




About this course
National Golf Links in South Charleston, Ohio, is a public facility designed by Jodie Kinney, a regional architect who has worked on several courses in the Midwest. The course sits in the rolling farmland of Clark County, roughly midway between Columbus and Dayton, in an area where golf development has historically catered to accessible, community-oriented play. The layout reflects the practical design sensibilities common to Ohio public courses built in the latter decades of the twentieth century, with routing that works with the natural terrain rather than imposing dramatic earthmoving. The property occupies gently undulating land typical of southwestern Ohio, where modest elevation changes and open sightlines characterize the landscape. Tree-lined fairways and straightforward green complexes define the playing experience, offering a test suited to a wide range of skill levels. Water features and bunkers provide strategic interest without overwhelming the average golfer, and the course serves both daily-fee players and local league competition. South Charleston is a small community, and National functions as a regional amenity rather than a destination layout. The course supports casual rounds, junior programs, and weekend tournaments, fitting into the fabric of Ohio golf where accessibility and playability often take precedence over architectural ambition. It represents the kind of straightforward, unpretentious design that anchors public golf in smaller markets across the American Midwest.
Quick facts
- Location
- South Charleston, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Jodie Kinney
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,200 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.9/129
- Course Vaults score
- 6.9
FAQ
Common questions about National
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
National has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
National was designed by Jodie Kinney.
Yes. National is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at National is 72.
National plays 7,200 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at National is 129.




