
Wilson Road Course
Wilson Road Golf Course

About this course
Wilson Road Golf Course, carved into the fabric of west Columbus, embodies accessible golf with a democratic spirit. Its relatively flat terrain is typical of the broader Ohio landscape. Designed as a local course, it doesn’t boast architectural pedigree, nor does it claim national recognition. The course, though straightforward, presents subtle challenges for players of all abilities. The routing features a mix of short and medium-length holes, rewarding strategic placement over sheer power, even as the terrain favors neither fade nor draw, playing relatively straight. Wilson Road is more a community hub than a golfing monument. This is pure, unpretentious golf, catering to a dedicated local following with a friendly clubhouse atmosphere.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in OH
Quick facts
- Location
- Columbus, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1972
- Holes
- 9
- Designer
- Jack Kidwell
- Par
- 30
- Length
- 1,899 yards
- Difficulty
- 31.8/99
- Course Vaults score
- 4.4
Getting there
Wilson Road Golf Course lies within the northern reaches of Columbus, easily accessed from John Glenn Columbus International Airport in under thirty minutes via I-270 and a brief jog north on Cleveland Avenue. The drive is quintessentially midwestern - flat, functional, and quietly efficient - as the urban grid gives way to the city's residential fringe where this unpretentious municipal layout has served the community since 1954. There are no grand gates or ceremonial approaches here, just a straightforward turn onto Wilson Road and the honest welcome of a well-worn public course that has introduced generations of Ohioans to the game.

FAQ
Common questions about Wilson Road
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wilson Road has a Course Vaults score of 4.4 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
Wilson Road was designed by Jack Kidwell.
Yes. Wilson Road is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Wilson Road is 30.
Wilson Road plays 1,899 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wilson Road is 99.




