
York Course
York Golf Club



About this course
York Golf Club sits in Columbus, Ohio, and traces its design lineage to George Sargent, a British-born professional who won the 1909 U.S. Open and later became a respected course architect in the early twentieth century. The layout was subsequently modified by Jack Kidwell and Barry Serafin, regional architects who worked extensively in Ohio and the Midwest during the mid-to-late twentieth century. This layering of design eras gives the course a blend of classic routing principles and more modern strategic elements. The property occupies rolling terrain typical of central Ohio, with mature tree corridors framing fairways and modest elevation changes that add visual interest and strategic variety. The routing takes advantage of natural contours, and greens feature enough movement to reward accurate approach play. Water comes into play on select holes, and bunkering reflects both the original design intent and later refinements. York Golf Club operates as a private facility and serves its membership with traditional club amenities. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length or manufactured difficulty, emphasizing placement and course management. It remains a steady presence in the Columbus golf community, offering a layout shaped by multiple generations of architectural thought and maintained for member play 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 OH
Quick facts
- Location
- Columbus, OH, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1927
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Jack Kidwell, Barry Serafin, George Sargent
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,536 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.7/130
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
Most visitors to York Golf Club arrive through John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), a straightforward twenty-minute drive northeast into the rolling countryside beyond the capital's outer suburbs. The route trades urban sprawl for open farmland and wooded ridgelines, the final miles threading through quiet residential lanes that belie the presence of one of central Ohio's most refined private retreats. York's understated entrance reveals itself with little fanfare - a discreet marker and tree-lined drive that feels less like arrival at a golf club and more like an invitation into a gracious country estate.

FAQ
Common questions about York
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
York has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 27 logged golfers.
York was designed by Jack Kidwell, Barry Serafin, and George Sargent.
York is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at York is 71.
York plays 6,536 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at York is 130.




