Sharon Woods Course
Sharon Woods Golf Course
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Public: #73

About this course
Sharon Woods Golf Course is a municipal facility located in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, designed by Bill Diddel and opened in 1971. The course sits within Sharon Woods Park, a large public recreation area managed by the Hamilton County Park District, and shares its wooded setting with hiking trails, a lake, and other park amenities. Diddel, an Ohio-based architect active in the mid-twentieth century, designed several public courses throughout the region with an emphasis on playability and efficient maintenance for high-traffic facilities. The layout occupies rolling terrain typical of southwestern Ohio, with mature tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that add variety to the routing. Water comes into play on several holes, and the design incorporates natural features of the parkland setting without excessive length or severe hazards. The course serves a broad cross-section of Cincinnati-area golfers, from beginners to experienced players seeking an accessible weekday round, and maintains steady play throughout the season as one of the county's primary public golf options. Sharon Woods functions as a straightforward municipal course with a focus on pace of play and accommodating a high volume of rounds. The clubhouse offers basic amenities typical of county-operated facilities, and the course hosts local leagues and junior programs as part of its community recreation mission.
Quick facts
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1938
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bill Diddel
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,633 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.8/123
- Course Vaults score
- 5.5
Getting there
Sharon Woods Golf Course is most easily reached via Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), situated roughly twenty miles northeast of the course, a drive of approximately thirty to forty minutes depending on traffic patterns through the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area. The route traces a gentle southwestward arc through the urban and suburban fabric of the region, transitioning from highway corridors into the quieter residential neighborhoods that frame Sharon Woods Park itself. For those piloting private aircraft, Cincinnati Municipal Airport (LUF) offers a closer alternative just minutes from the course, providing a more discreet arrival into this well-established municipal gem. The final miles unfold along tree-lined local roads that deliver you to the course's entrance within the verdant confines of Sharon Woods Park, where mature hardwoods and the gentle topography of southwestern Ohio create an unexpectedly serene setting mere minutes from the city's pulse.

FAQ
Common questions about Sharon Woods
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sharon Woods has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
Sharon Woods was designed by Bill Diddel.
Yes. Sharon Woods is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sharon Woods is 70.
Sharon Woods plays 6,633 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sharon Woods is 123.



