
Persimmon Ridge Course
Persimmon Ridge Golf Club



About this course
Persimmon Ridge, sculpted into the rolling hills east of Louisville, is a testament to Arthur Hills' masterful touch, evoking a sense of tranquil, strategic play. Built in the early 1990s, the course presents a deceptively challenging layout that emphasizes thoughtful course management. Hills subtly incorporated the natural contours of the Kentucky landscape, creating a parkland-style experience known for its mature trees and gently undulating fairways. Though not a championship venue, Persimmon Ridge has quietly cultivated a reputation for demanding precision off the tee. The course doesn’t overpower; rather, it rewards players who can expertly navigate its strategic doglegs and understand the subtle breaks on the greens. Favoring shot shapers, the layout can often present blind shots to greens heavily guarded by mature trees on both sides of the fairways. The club has developed a tight-knit community of golfers who appreciate the course's understated elegance and the welcoming atmosphere. Local lore suggests that Persimmon Ridge's membership includes a surprising number of accomplished amateur players, drawn to the course's ability to test their skills without the pressure of a high-profile setting. It's a place where the emphasis remains on camaraderie and the simple enjoyment of a well-designed golf course.
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 KY
Quick facts
- Location
- Louisville, KY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1988
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,113 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.4/148
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport serves as the primary gateway, positioned just twenty minutes northwest of Persimmon Ridge Golf Club in the gently rolling terrain south of the city. The drive traces a straightforward path through Louisville's southern suburbs before yielding to the quieter, more pastoral landscape of Bullitt County, where the urban grid softens into wooded ridgelines and open pasture. The final approach along Shepherdsville Road feels unhurried and deliberate, a transition from the hum of the Derby City into the secluded embrace of one of Kentucky's most thoughtfully crafted modern layouts.

FAQ
Common questions about Persimmon Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Persimmon Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
Persimmon Ridge was designed by Arthur Hills.
Persimmon Ridge is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Persimmon Ridge is 72.
Persimmon Ridge plays 7,113 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Persimmon Ridge is 148.



