West at New Albany Country Club

The West Course at New Albany Country Club is a Jack Nicklaus design that opened as part of the club's expansion in the planned community of New Albany, northeast of Columbus, Ohio. Nicklaus, who grew up in the Columbus area, has designed several courses in his home state, and this layout reflects his modern approach to championship golf with strategic bunkering, varied green complexes, and emphasis on shot values from tee to green.

The course occupies gently rolling terrain typical of central Ohio, with fairways framed by mature hardwoods and native grasses. Water features come into play on several holes, and the routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes to create variety in hole presentation and playing angles. Nicklaus designs from this era typically incorporate multiple tee boxes to accommodate different skill levels while maintaining strategic integrity, and the West Course follows this template with generous landing areas balanced by well-defended greens.

New Albany Country Club serves as the centerpiece of the New Albany community, a master-planned development known for its Georgian-inspired architecture and emphasis on open space. The club features multiple courses and extensive amenities, with the West Course functioning as one of the primary championship layouts. The course hosts member competitions and regional amateur events, providing a test of golf that reflects Nicklaus's design philosophy of rewarding accurate play while remaining accessible to a range of abilities.