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Pipestone Course

Pipestone Golf Club

Miamisburg, OH, USA
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18 holesPar 726,939 yds72.7/138

About this course

Pipestone Golf Club sits in Miamisburg, a Dayton suburb in southwestern Ohio, on land that reflects the gently rolling terrain characteristic of the Miami Valley. Arthur Hills designed the course, which opened in the mid-1980s as part of the architect's prolific period of work across the Midwest. Hills, known for his ability to integrate courses into natural settings while creating strategic variety, routed Pipestone through wooded corridors and open meadows, using elevation changes and water features to define holes and frame playing angles. The layout incorporates several ponds and streams that come into play on multiple holes, requiring golfers to manage both distance and accuracy off the tee and on approach shots. Hills shaped greens with moderate undulation and positioned bunkers to reward thoughtful course management rather than pure length. The property's mature tree growth now frames fairways and adds definition to the routing, while the natural topography provides enough movement to create interesting lies and strategic decisions throughout the round. Pipestone operates as a semi-private facility, serving both members and daily-fee players in the Dayton metropolitan area. The course has hosted regional amateur events and remains a fixture in the local golf community, offering a traditional parkland experience shaped by one of the era's most active architects. The club provides a straightforward test of golf that emphasizes shot-making and course knowledge over extreme length or manufactured difficulty.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

3668

Best in World

3427

Best in USA

93

Best in OH

Quick facts

Location
Miamisburg, OH, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1992
Holes
18
Designer
Arthur Hills
Par
72
Length
6,939 yards
Difficulty
72.7/138
Course Vaults score
6.2

Getting there

Pipestone Golf Club sits in the Miami Valley region of southwestern Ohio, most easily accessed via Cincinnati's major hub, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), roughly forty-five minutes to an hour south of the club by car. The drive north from CVG carries you through the gentle, rolling terrain of the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area before transitioning into the quieter suburban landscape surrounding Miamisburg, where the club's manicured grounds emerge along the valley floor. For those arriving by private aircraft, Miami Valley Airport (MVN) in nearby Vandalia offers a discreet alternative just minutes from the property. The final miles unfold through tree-lined approaches that signal arrival at this carefully curated private enclave, where understated elegance and championship-caliber design await.

FAQ

Common questions about Pipestone

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Pipestone has a Course Vaults score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.

Pipestone was designed by Arthur Hills.

Yes. Pipestone is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Pipestone is 72.

Pipestone plays 6,939 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Pipestone is 138.

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