
Raven Rock Course
Raven Rock Golf Course



About this course
Raven Rock Golf Course sits in the mountainous terrain of eastern Kentucky near Jenkins, a small community in Letcher County close to the Virginia border. The course was designed by Jack Fykes and Bob Lohmann, architects who have worked on several layouts in the Appalachian region where dramatic elevation changes and rugged topography present both design challenges and opportunities for memorable golf holes. The routing at Raven Rock takes advantage of the natural contours and wooded hillsides characteristic of this part of Kentucky. Golfers encounter significant elevation shifts throughout the round, with holes that climb and descend through forested corridors and across ridgelines. The design works within the constraints of the mountain landscape, offering a mix of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies that require thoughtful club selection and course management. The setting provides views of the surrounding Appalachian ridges and valleys, and the course serves as a recreational amenity in a region historically centered on coal mining. Raven Rock offers golf in an area where courses are relatively sparse, making it a notable option for both local residents and visitors exploring the mountains of southeastern Kentucky. The layout reflects the practical approach often taken in mountain golf design, where architects must balance playability with the dramatic natural features that define the site.
Quick facts
- Location
- Jenkins, KY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Jack Fykes, Bob Lohmann
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,303 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.1/139
- Course Vaults score
- 6.5
Getting there
The journey to Raven Rock Golf Course begins at Tri-Cities Airport in Tennessee, roughly an hour and a half northwest through the folded ridges of the Cumberland Plateau. The drive traces US-23 deep into the coalfield country of eastern Kentucky, where the highway narrows and climbs through forested hollows before reaching the small town of Jenkins. This is Appalachia proper - remote, unhurried, and far removed from the well-trodden golf circuits - making arrival at Raven Rock feel less like a destination reached and more like a discovery earned.

FAQ
Common questions about Raven Rock
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Raven Rock has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 5 logged golfers.
Raven Rock was designed by Jack Fykes and Bob Lohmann.
Yes. Raven Rock is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Raven Rock is 72.
Raven Rock plays 6,303 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Raven Rock is 139.



