
Summit Hills Course
Summit Hills Country Club

About this course
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.
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
- Crestview Hills, KY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1920
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Gene Bates, Arthur Hills
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,441 yards
- Difficulty
- 71/127
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
Most visitors to Summit Hills Country Club arrive through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, a convenient twenty-minute drive north across the Ohio River into the rolling hills of northern Kentucky. The route traces Interstate 275 before peeling off into Crestview Hills, where suburban sprawl gives way to wooded estates and the gentle topography that defines this corner of the Bluegrass State. The club sits tucked into a quiet residential enclave, its tree-lined entrance offering a discreet transition from the everyday hum of Greater Cincinnati into the refined calm of one of the region's most established private retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about Summit Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Summit Hills has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Summit Hills was designed by Gene Bates and Arthur Hills.
Summit Hills is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Summit Hills is 70.
Summit Hills plays 6,441 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Summit Hills is 127.


