Kentucky State Parks

Getaway to Golf

Kentucky is famed for bluegrass, bourbon, beautiful mountains and thoroughbreds. Spurred by a renewed focus from the State Park system, golf has become a large part of Kentucky’s recreational reputation. Many of the Kentucky State Parks, situated in every region of the state, offer exciting championship play among the pastoral beauty of the countryside. Each course boasts an outstanding golf experience for players of all ages. Four courses, which were the last to open, Grayson Lake, Pine Mountain, Dale Hollow and Yatesville Lake, have all received national awards from Golf Digest as a “Best New Affordable Public Course” when they opened. And that’s the level of quality you can expect from all of the state park courses. The latest improvement to the Kentucky State Park golf courses was at General Burnside Island. The older golf course was totally redesigned and is located on an island surrounded by Lake Cumberland in Somerset. Brian Ault, designer of Dale Hollow and Hidden Cove, both recognized by Golf Digest, designed this spectacular, new layout. At 6,394 yards, the course features rolling Zoysia fairways, Bentgrass tees and larger Bentgrass greens. Kentucky offers 17 state resort parks, more than any other state. This wealth of resort parks has given rise to their reputation as “the nation’s finest” state park system. Kentucky’s resort parks were developed to bring unexpected comfort and recreational opportunity in the midst of unspoiled nature. Six of the resort parks offer 18-hole courses. They are Barren River, Kentucky Dam Village, Lake Barkley, Pennyrile Forest, Dale Hollow Lake and Pine Mountain. The golf resorts are family friendly with courses that are easy enough for junior golfers but well conditioned and challenging enough for adults; great dining experiences; and close proximity to charming cities or towns. If you love to travel to play golf, the Kentucky State Parks Stay and Play flexible golf package allows you to choose your length of stay, type of lodging and golf options. Select on-site lodge rooms with full service restaurants or two and three bedroom cottages with gathering areas for groups. The golf courses offer the perfect mix of championship play and escape to the peaceful surroundings of the Kentucky State Resort Park lodges. With 13 state park golf courses, there is sure to be something for everyone. Plus, other recreational opportunities, such as boating, fishing, and incredible scenic beauty are available. The Kentucky State Parks resorts and golf courses are the perfect spot for a golf vacation. Go online to www.parks.ky.gov/golf for rates, more details and to book your getaway.

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Nestled in some of the state’s most beautiful settings, Kentucky State Parks’ 13 Golf Courses Kentucky State Parks’ 13 Golf Courses

off er award-winning play, plus a whole lot more. Private cabins or lodges with restaurants supply the stay, while trails, marinas, and the amazing variety of links supply the play. Packages allow for fl exible length of stay and golf options. Call your park of choice for pricing and availability. Contact and course information at