Summit Hills Country Club

Summit Hills Country Club sits in Crestview Hills, a suburban community in northern Kentucky just south of Cincinnati. The course was designed by Arthur Hills with Gene Bates and opened in the mid-1980s as part of a residential development. Hills, known for his work across the Midwest and his ability to shape dramatic landforms, created a layout that takes advantage of the rolling terrain characteristic of this part of the Ohio River valley. The routing moves through elevation changes and wooded corridors, with several holes playing along ridgelines that offer views across the property and toward the Cincinnati skyline. Hills incorporated his typical design elements: strategically placed bunkers, undulating greens with multiple tiers, and water features that come into play on several holes. The course demands accurate iron play and course management, as the slopes and green contours penalize misses. Summit Hills serves as a private club for the northern Kentucky community, hosting member tournaments and regional amateur events. The layout reflects the residential country club model common to its era, balancing challenge for competitive players with playability for a broad membership. The tree-lined fairways and elevation changes give the course a secluded feel despite its proximity to suburban development, and the conditioning standards typical of private clubs in the region are maintained throughout the season.