Golf Courses Independence, KY | Kenton County Golf Courses

THE PIONEER GOLF COURSE

As the name indicates, it was the first course built at the complex in 1968. The Pioneer course is 5,880 yards with a rating of 68.4, a slope of 115, and a par of 70. It is like most mid-western courses, slightly sloping on the front nine with increasing slopes on the back.

Easily the most walkable course at the complex. Power carts are optional and they may be taken across the fairway at 90 degrees (weather permitting).

Pioneer Scorecard

THE PIONEER SLOPE/RATING

Men	White	Yellow	Red
Slope	114	111	103
Rating	68.5	66.6	62.2
Yards	6162	5743	4757

Women	–	Yellow	Red
Slope	–	118	105
Rating	–	71.6	65.6
Yards	–	5743	4757

THE WILLOWS GOLF COURSE

The Willows course plays to 6,697 yards from the championship tees, rated 9th in Kentucky. Par 72, and the course rating is 72.6 and the slope is 137. It was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan.

The Willows is a real challenge of golf, for any level player. Power carts are optional, and are permitted to cross at 90 degrees (weather permitting).

Willows Scorecard

THE WILLOWS SLOPE/RATING

Men	Blue	White	Yellow	Red
Slope	131	127	122	117
Rating	72.7	71.0	68.2	68.0
Yards	6794	6505	5882	5003

Women	–	–	Yellow	Red
Slope	–	–	129	117
Rating	–	–	73.7	68.0
Yards	–	–	5882	5003

COMPLIMENTARY RENTALS FOR BEGINNERS

We don’t believe in letting a lack of clubs hold back beginners from playing. We are happy to provide a set of clubs for beginners to use with their paid round of golf!