Golf
Hole #1 - Par 5
554 yds | 
528 yds | 
498 yds | 
470 yds
A long and challenging par 5 that demands a good drive. Although the landing area is generous, trees on each side of the fairway will present a problem for errant drives. The second shot must manage the dogleg left and leave a short iron approach that is uphill. Finding the green does not bring relief as the green slopes from back to front with several severe undulations. Again, keeping the ball below the hole is a must.
Hole #2 - Par 3
197 yds | 180 yds | 159 yds | 140 yds
A very straightforward par 3 that is protected by two greenside bunkers. The green is narrow and offers a ridge that runs through the middle of the green. The green also slopes from back to front and can present a tough two putt after a decent tee shot.
Hole #3 - Par 4
505 yds | 466 yds | 371 yds | 364 yds
This converted par 5 is one of the most difficult holes on the golf course. The tee shot must stay in the fairway. A drive that finds the left rough will find the ball above the player’s feet and a shot that must play around two large pines that protect the left side. A tree line also protects that right side of the fairway. The hole does play slightly downhill so the yardage is not as intimidating as it could be. Again, the green has a ridge that runs through the middle of the green. An approach that is a long distance from the hole will often find a tough 2 putt.
Hole #4 - Par 5
511 yds | 501 yds | 434 yds | 388 yds
The tee shot must stay to the left side to negotiate the dogleg right shot that awaits you on the second. Any tee shot to the right side of the fairway will end your chances of getting home in two. A fairway bunker 10 yards from the green will often catch those trying to reach this green in two. Another difficult green awaits golfers here. Approach shots that miss the green will leave difficult up and downs due to the severe sloping of this green from back to front. Also, several severe undulations can lead to difficult pin placements and many three-putt opportunities.
Hole #5 - Par 4
370 yds | 335 yds | 317 yds | 188 yds
Although the hole is short there is plenty of trouble. From the tee you must carry approximately 150 yards of water to reach the fairway. A bunker in the right side of the fairway will catch the aggressive players and leave a difficult short bunker shot to an elevated green protected by bunkers left and right.
Hole #6 - Par 3
172 yds | 150 yds | 133 yds | 108 yds
A downhill par 3 with the trouble being long of the green. The green sets at an angle to the tee with the most difficult position in the back right. A surround that falls away from the green will leave a difficult up and down.
Hole #7 - Par 5
543 yds | 517 yds | 408 yds | 400 yds
A beautiful long par 5 that features a two-tiered fairway and a creek that meanders down the left side of the entire hole. Two fairway bunkers placed 75 yards from the green in the center of the fairway make your second shot a challenge. You can play short of the bunkers, carry the bunkers or play down the shorter left side but bring the creek into play. From there a small green protected by two bunkers awaits.
Hole #8 - Par 3
230 yds | 211 yds | 181 yds | 150 yds
This will become the most challenging par 3 in Central KY. Playing uphill, in addition to the length, makes this hole very challenging. Throw in a greenside bunker in the front left, a green that slopes from right to left and even a shot that reaches the green doesn’t ensure a par.
Hole #9 -
Par 4
419 yds | 404 yds | 382 yds | 336 yds
The 9th hole is a downhill par 4 that features a fairway bunker on the left side of the fairway approximately 250 yards from the tee. After finding the fairway, a downhill approach to an angled green that is protected by a bunker on the right side. Stay below the hole to avoid a three putt!
Hole #10 - Par 3
184 yds | 172 yds | 165 yds | 105 yds
This uphill par 3 will play one to two clubs longer. Greenside bunkers on the left and right protect the green. Pin locations on the front of this green are the most difficult, so make sure that you pay close attention to your club selection and don’t leave a long downhill putt.
Hole #11 - Par 4
410 yds | 373 yds | 351 yds | 317 yds
This par 4 offers a generous landing area as the hole doglegs left. Aggressive tee shots must avoid the tree line on the left as they try to cut the corner. The second shot is very straight forward, as the player must avoid the greenside bunker on the front right of the green. The difficulty of this hole, again, lies at the green. The green slopes severely from back to front and requires golfers to keep their golf balls below the hole.
Hole #12 - Par 5
586 yds | 567 yds | 513 yds | 457 yds
The 12 th hole offers a long par 5. There is plenty of room on this entire hole. Most of the trouble here is caused by a poorly struck shot that will make it difficult to reach the green in regulation due to the distance of the hole. Shorter hitters may encounter a blind 3 rd shot to a green that is protected by a bunker in the front middle. The green is flat and will reward those who can reach this hole in regulation with a makeable birdie putt.
Hole #13 - Par 4
371 yds | 359 yds | 331 yds | 274 yds
The 13 th hole is a difficult driving hole. The fairway slopes sharply from left to right. Tee shots must stay to the left and allow the ball to work back to the middle of the fairway. Tee shots that land in the middle or right side of the fairway will roll down in to the rough and leave the golfer with a lie below their feet to an elevated green. The green is protected by a bunker on the right side and also slopes severely from back to front making it mandatory to keep the ball below the hole.
Hole #14 - Par 4
378 yds | 334 yds | 314 yds | 272 yds
The 14 th hole is a short birdie hole with two fairway bunkers approximately 270 yards from the tee on the left side of the fairway. The fairway will move to the right around the bunkers and swing back toward the green. The fairway bunkers and fairway shape give the hole a slight dogleg to the left feel unless you can carry the bunkers from the tee. The green offers several undulated areas and can lead to difficult pin placements on this short par 4.
Hole #15 - Par 3
180 yds | 151 yds | 126 yds | 88 yds
Our signature hole is a beautiful par 3 playing over a lake to a severely tiered green. Hitting the green will not be enough on this scenic par 3. There will be much work to do once you reach the green and find your ball above the hole. The most difficult putting green on the course.
Hole #16 - Par 4
453 yds | 416 yds | 401 yds | 347 yds
The 16 th is the longest par 4 on the back nine. This hole features a fairway bunker on the left side approximately 250 yards from the tee. The approach shot will be to a narrow green that slopes from right to left toward a grass bunker left of the green. Par will be a great score with the length of the hole and the smallish size of the green.
Hole #17 - Par 4
438 yds | 394 yds | 339 yds | 287 yds
The 17 th hole is a dogleg left par 4 that will leave the golfer with an uphill approach. The tee shot on this hole presents most of the difficulty. Both sides of the fairway are tree lined and an errant tee shot could result in an obstructed approach shot. A good tee shot will leave a short to mid-iron to an unprotected green. Keep the ball in the fairway and enjoy a chance at birdie on this hole!
Hole #18 - Par 4
414 yds | 394 yds | 346 yds | 328 yds
A great finishing hole to your round of golf. This hole doglegs left from the tee and favors a right to left ball flight. Be careful! An errant drive will find the tree lines on either the right or left side. A lake extends itself across the fairway and may capture any shots that are hit heavy or shorter hitters second shots. The green is narrow and offers several undulations presenting those thinking about birdie with a continued challenge!
Superintendent Nick Auxier
Nick Auxier is a GSCAA Class A Superintendent who has dedicated his career to golf course management. He is a native of Mt. Sterling and a graduate of Morehead State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Turf Management.
While completing his degree Nick worked to construct and maintain Old Silo Golf Club for four years. After graduation he worked as the Assistant Superintendent at Shelbyville CC, and was the Golf Course Superintendent at Dix River CC before coming to MSGCC in November of 2007.
Nick and his wife Stephanie were married in October 2006, and have 2 miniature dachshunds, Mazey and Murphy. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, outdoors, and building/modifying automobiles.
Nick and his staff are dedicated to providing the best playing conditions possible everyday for MSGCC and its members.
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