Best public golf courses in Lexington, KY

The best public golf course in the Lexington area is Houston Oaks Golf Course in Paris. These 21 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1Houston Oaks Golf CourseParis, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,840 yds8.5
2. 2Gibson Bay Golf CourseRichmond, KY · Public · 18 holes · 7,102 yds8.5
3. 3Griffin Gate Golf ClubLexington, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,617 yds8.2
4. 4Peninsula Golf ResortLancaster, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,647 yds8.1
5. 5Kearney Hill Golf LinksLexington, KY · Public · 18 holes · 7,100 yds8.1
6. 6Southwind Golf CourseWinchester, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,265 yds8.0
7. 7Golf Club at Widows WatchNicholasville, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,214 yds8.0
8. 8Connemara Golf CourseNicholasville, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,560 yds7.9
9. 9University Club Of KentuckyLexington, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,992 yds7.7
10. 10Tates Creek Golf CourseLexington, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,142 yds7.3
11. 11Lakeside Golf CourseLexington, KY · Public · 18 holes · 7,019 yds7.2
12. 12Wild Turkey TraceLawrenceburg, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,221 yds7.2
13. 13Old Bridge Golf ClubDanville, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,255 yds7.1
14. 14University of Kentucky Golf CourseLexington, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,992 yds7.0
15. 15CANEWOOD GOLF COURSEGeorgetown, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,191 yds6.7
16. 16Battlefield Golf CourseRichmond, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,158 yds6.7
17. 17Longview Golf CourseGeorgetown, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,537 yds6.6
18. 18Cherry Blossom Golf ClubGeorgetown, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,820 yds6.5
19. 19Picadome golfLexington, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,584 yds6.5
20. 20Thoroughbred Golf ClubNicholasville, KY · Public · 18 holes · 6,339 yds6.2
21. Madison Country ClubRichmond, KY · Public · 9 holes · 6,176 yds7.0

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Updated October 2026