North/East at New Albany Country Club

New Albany Country Club sits in the planned community of New Albany, a Columbus suburb developed in the 1990s by Leslie Wexner. Jack Nicklaus designed the course, which opened in the late 1990s as the centerpiece of this master-planned development. The layout reflects Nicklaus's design approach from that era, with generous fairways, strategic bunkering, and large, contoured greens that reward precise iron play. The property occupies rolling central Ohio terrain, with mature trees framing many holes and several water features integrated into the routing.

The course plays through a mix of parkland corridors and more open stretches, typical of courses built within residential developments but with sufficient buffer to maintain a golf-focused atmosphere. Nicklaus incorporated elevation changes where the natural topography allowed, creating variety in shot requirements and visual interest across the eighteen holes. The conditioning standards align with what members expect from a private club serving an affluent community.

New Albany Country Club functions as a traditional private club with full amenities including tennis, swimming, and dining facilities. The membership draws primarily from Columbus-area business and professional families. The club has hosted regional amateur events and serves as a venue for high school and collegiate competitions in central Ohio. The course provides a solid test for accomplished players while remaining accessible to members across skill levels, a balance characteristic of many Nicklaus designs intended for daily member play rather than tournament spectacle.