Hardest golf courses in Columbus, OH

The hardest golf course in the Columbus area is Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City. All 50, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Pinnacle Golf ClubGrove City, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,462 yds9.5
2. 2Scioto Country ClubColumbus, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,240 yds9.7
3. 3Ohio State University Golf ClubColumbus, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,444 yds9.3
4. 4Cumberland Trail Golf ClubPataskala, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,103 yds8.6
5. 5Kinsale Golf and FitnessPowell, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,268 yds8.3
6. 6Muirfield Village Golf ClubDublin, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,569 yds9.7
7. 7NorthStar Golf ClubSunbury, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,516 yds8.3
8. 8Brookside Golf & Country ClubColumbus, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,418 yds9.6
9. 9Double Eagle Golf ClubGalena, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,300 yds9.3
10. 10Clover Valley Golf ClubJohnstown, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,069 yds6.7
11. 11New Albany Country ClubNew Albany, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,290 yds9.3
12. 12Westchester Golf CourseCanal Winchester, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,068 yds7.7
13. 13The Golf ClubNew Albany, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,268 yds7.9
14. 14Columbus Country ClubColumbus, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,077 yds9.3
15. 15The Players Club at FoxfireCommercial Point, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,006 yds6.0
16. 16Rattlesnake Ridge Golf ClubSunbury, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,073 yds9.6
17. 17Royal American LinksGalena, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,859 yds5.9
18. 18Lakes Golf & Country ClubWesterville, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,140 yds9.6
19. 19National Road Golf CourseWest Jefferson, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,138 yds7.4
20. 20The Medallion ClubWesterville, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,128 yds9.2
21. 21Delaware Golf ClubDelaware, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,870 yds7.6
22. 22The Country Club at Muirfield VillageDublin, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,035 yds9.6
23. 23Wedgewood Golf & Country ClubPowell, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,024 yds9.5
24. 24Thorn Apple Country ClubGalloway, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,103 yds7.7
25. 25Mentel Memorial Golf CourseGalloway, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,845 yds7.7
26. 26New Albany Links Golf ClubNew Albany, OH · Public · 18 holes · 7,004 yds6.7
27. 27Blacklick Woods Golf CourseReynoldsburg, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,832 yds7.6
28. 28Worthington Hills Country ClubColumbus, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,971 yds9.2
29. 29Bent Tree Golf ClubSunbury, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,642 yds6.1
30. 30The Ridge Golf & GardensMarysville, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,639 yds8.3
31. 31Golf Club of DublinDublin, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,928 yds7.3
32. 32Jefferson Country ClubBlacklick, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,016 yds9.5
33. 33Safari Golf ClubPowell, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,845 yds7.7
34. 34Hickory Hills Golf ClubGrove City, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,789 yds9.5
35. 35Champions Golf CourseColumbus, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,536 yds7.8
36. 36Turnberry Golf CoursePickerington, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,775 yds8.1
37. 37Raymond Memorial Golf CourseColumbus, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,864 yds7.2
38. 38Heritage Golf ClubHilliard, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,868 yds9.2
39. 39Scioto Reserve Country ClubPowell, OH · Private · 18 holes · 7,006 yds8.7
40. 40Kyber Run Golf CourseJohnstown, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,658 yds7.3
41. 41Glenross Golf ClubDelaware, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,440 yds8.2
42. 42York Golf ClubColumbus, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,559 yds8.9
43. 43Split Rock Golf CourseOrient, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,587 yds7.3
44. 44Airport Golf CourseColumbus, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,318 yds6.7
45. 45The Links At GroveportGroveport, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,565 yds7.4
46. 46Mill Creek Golf ClubOstrander, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,310 yds9.3
47. 47Pine Hill Golf ClubCarroll, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,194 yds8.2
48. 48Homestead Springs Golf CourseGroveport, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,350 yds7.9
49. 49Willow Run Golf Course IncPataskala, OH · Public · 18 holes · 6,055 yds6.3
50. 50The Golf Club at Little TurtleWesterville, OH · Private · 18 holes · 6,317 yds8.4

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Updated November 2026