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Golf Courses in Columbus

Columbus is home to some of the finest golf courses in the country, as well as golf’s greatest champion, Jack Nicklaus. Explore golf tournaments and events in Columbus, learn about the players and designers who shaped the game, or find driving ranges and simulators to improve your game.

Top Golf Courses in Columbus

These five courses represent the pinnacle of golf in Central Ohio, known for their design, history and role in hosting some of the sport’s biggest events.

Muirfield Village Golf Club

Muirfield Village Golf Club is one of the most iconic golf courses in Columbus, Ohio, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Desmond Muirhead. Located in Dublin, it has hosted the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide since 1976.

Designed by: Jack Nicklaus & Desmond Muirhead (1974)
Hosted Events: Ryder Cup (1987) | Solheim Cup (1998) | Presidents Cup (2013) | Memorial Tournament (since 1976)
Rankings: #19 – Golf Digest (2025) | #56 – Golf Magazine (2024–25)

Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio

The Golf Club

The Golf Club in New Albany was designed by Pete Dye with input from a young Jack Nicklaus, then just 27 and in his prime as a golfer. It’s one of two Pete Dye courses in the Columbus area, along with Little Turtle Golf Club in Westerville. Notably, it was one of the first courses where Dye used railroad ties in sand traps—now a hallmark of his design style.

Designed by: Pete Dye (1967)
Hosted Events: N/A
Rankings: #46 – Golf Digest (2025) | #60 – Golf Magazine (2024–25)

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Scioto Country Club

Scioto Country Club is one of only five courses in the world to have hosted the U.S. Open, PGA Championship and the U.S. Amateur. Established in 1916, it was already a historic course by the time Jack Nicklaus learned to play there as a child.

Designed by: Donald Ross (1916), updated by Andrew Green (2021)
Hosted Events: U.S. Open (1926) | Ryder Cup (1931) | PGA Championship (1950) | U.S. Amateur (1968, 2036) | U.S. Senior Open (1986, 2016, 2026)
Rankings: #82 – Golf Digest (2025) | #72 – Golf Magazine (2024–25)

Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Country Club

Columbus Country Club, one of the oldest golf courses in Columbus, features an 18-hole championship course as well as a par 3 course. The club has a rich competitive history, hosting a PGA Tour event in 1946–47 and the PGA Championship in 1964.

Designed by: Tom Bendelow (1907), updated by Donald Ross multiple times from 1915–1940
Hosted Events: Columbus Invitational (1946–47) | PGA Championship (1964)

Columbus Country Club golf course in Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State University Golf Club

The Ohio State University Golf Club is home to two championship courses—Scarlet and Gray—both designed by Alister MacKenzie. The Scarlet Course hosted the first women’s collegiate golf championship in 1941 and has since welcomed numerous NCAA championships. For decades, it also served as the site of OHSAA State Championships and has been a stop on the Korn Ferry Tour since 2007.

Designed by: Alister MacKenzie (1940)
Hosted Events: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship (since 2007) | NCAA Men’s Championship (10 times) | NCAA Women’s Championship (4 times) | OHSAA State Championships (1929–2023)

Ohio State University Golf Club Scarlet Course in Columbus, Ohio

Best Public Golf Courses Near Columbus

There are dozens of excellent public golf courses near Columbus, Ohio, many within an hour of downtown. Whether you're visiting or looking for your next local round, these standout courses offer a range of difficulty, scenery and price points.

Apple Valley Golf Course in Howard, Ohio

Apple Valley (Howard)

Minutes from Downtown: 60
Weekend Rate: $69
Weekday Rate: $49–52

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Champions Golf Club in Columbus, Ohio

Champions Golf Club (Columbus)

Minutes from Downtown: 15
Weekend Rate: $62
Weekday Rate: $49–51

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Cumberland Trail Golf Club in Pataskala, Ohio

Cumberland Trail (Pataskala)

Minutes from Downtown: 25
Weekend Rate: $48–82
Weekday Rate: $47–67

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Darby Creek Golf Club in Marysville, Ohio

Darby Creek Golf Club (Marysville)

Minutes from Downtown: 40
Weekend Rate: $62
Weekday Rate: $45–55

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Delaware Golf Club in Delaware, Ohio

Delaware Golf Club (Delaware)

Minutes from Downtown: 30
Weekend Rate: $89
Weekday Rate: $60–75

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Denison Golf Club in Granville, Ohio

Denison Golf Club (Granville)

Minutes from Downtown: 35
Weekend Rate: Dynamic Pricing
Weekday Rate: Dynamic Pricing

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Golf Club of Dublin in Dublin, Ohio

Golf Club of Dublin (Dublin)

Minutes from Downtown: 20
Weekend Rate: $86–93
Weekday Rate: $55–65

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Lancaster Golf Club in Lancaster, Ohio

Lancaster Golf Club (Lancaster)

Minutes from Downtown: 40
Weekend Rate: $60–92
Weekday Rate: $48–78

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Raymond Memorial Golf Course in Columbus, Ohio

Raymond Memorial (Columbus)

Minutes from Downtown: 10
Weekend Rate: $35–51
Weekday Rate: $23–42

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The Virtues Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio

The Virtues Club (Nashport)

Minutes from Downtown: 50
Weekend Rate: $64–140
Weekday Rate: $54–90

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Turnberry Golf Course in Pickerington, Ohio

Turnberry Golf Course (Pickerington)

Minutes from Downtown: 20
Weekend Rate: $54
Weekday Rate: TBD

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Top Public Golf Courses in Columbus

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