
Par-3 Course
Columbus Country Club


About this course
Columbus Country Club's Par-3 Course is a Donald Ross design located on the club's property in Columbus, Ohio. Ross, who was among the most prolific golf architects of the early twentieth century, designed the club's championship course and this shorter layout, which serves as a practice facility and alternative playing option for members. The par-3 format allows golfers to work on their iron play and short game in a less time-intensive round. The course occupies gently rolling terrain typical of central Ohio, with mature trees framing the holes and creating definition between playing corridors. Ross's design principles—strategic bunkering, thoughtful green contours, and varied shot requirements—are evident even at this smaller scale. The greens feature the subtle slopes and false fronts characteristic of his work, demanding accurate approach shots and rewarding proper club selection. Columbus Country Club, established in the early 1900s, has long been a prominent private club in the Columbus area. The par-3 course complements the main layout and provides members with a venue for casual play, practice rounds, and family golf. Its compact routing and walkable nature make it accessible for players of different ages and skill levels, while the Ross design ensures that even experienced golfers encounter genuine challenge in the green complexes and hole variety.
Quick facts
- Location
- Columbus, OH, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1965
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 27
- Length
- 1,160 yards
- Difficulty
- 28.5/89
Getting there
The journey to Columbus Country Club begins at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), a convenient gateway just fifteen minutes northeast of the club's grounds in the city's established Upper Arlington neighborhood. From the terminal, the route follows a brief stretch of interstate before transitioning into tree-lined residential boulevards that speak to Columbus's quiet, Midwestern grace. The approach is understated and swift - no winding mountain passes or coastal drama, simply the efficient elegance of arrival at one of Ohio's most storied private clubs, where the entrance off Tremont Road opens onto manicured grounds that have anchored the city's golfing tradition for nearly a century.

FAQ
Common questions about Par-3 at Columbus Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Par-3 was designed by Donald Ross.
Par-3 at Columbus Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Par-3 is 27.
Par-3 plays 1,160 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Par-3 is 89.
Par-3 is a 9-hole course.




