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Denison Golf Club

Designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA and opened in 1924
Granville - Granville, Ohio

Course Details

Holes:
18
Par:
71
Length:
6210 yards
Slope:
125
Rating:
69.7
Driving Ranges:
Yes

The 18-hole "Granville" course at the Denison Golf Club facility in Granville, Ohio features 6210 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 69.7 and it has a slope rating of 125. The estimated green fees for 18 holes is $85. Denison Golf Club Golf Club has an onsite driving range with 5 practice tees. Designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA, the Granville golf course opened in 1924.

Estimated Green Fees
$85
These rates are an estimate of what you might expect to pay at Granville with a cart. Actual rates may vary.
Fees are typically lowest Monday through Thursday and during twilight (late afternoon and evenings). Expect to pay the highest rates on weekends.

Scorecard for Granville

HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT
Black71.30/128 334 444 422 233 396 501 175 434 368 3307 540 390 504 323 187 440 330 169 369 3252 6559
Blue71.30/126 332 443 424 223 412 502 171 436 372 3315 540 396 497 339 190 453 339 173 370 3297 6612
Red70.60/121 273 319 317 136 356 418 145 397 350 2711 454 322 421 297 141 362 272 114 319 2702 5413
Red70.60/121 273 319 317 136 356 418 145 397 350 2711 454 322 421 297 141 362 272 114 319 2702 5413
White69.50/122 320 407 405 150 400 491 160 427 358 3118 516 382 480 322 164 435 324 136 340 3099 6217
Par 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 35 5 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 4 36 71
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Donald Ross is arguably the most prolific golf course designer. Ross emigrated to the United States in 1899 and is credited with designing over 400 golf courses in this country. By all accounts, one of his favorite designs was The Denison Golf Club in Granville, OH. Forty of his courses are in North Carolina with several in the Pinehurst area including the famous Pinehurst #2.

In 1924, local railroad and coal magnate John Sutphin Jones built the Granville Inn and was looking to make the Inn more attractive to guests. Because he wanted the best, he hired Donald Ross to design and build the golf course. Ross stuck to his philosophy that the best golf courses were developed using the natural topography of the land to create a challenging variety of shot angles and rolls. Granville’s naturally rolling and wooded terrain provided a natural canvas on which Ross could create his masterpiece. In 2015 Granville Township purchased the development rights to the land and the Village of Granville acquired the land where the clubhouse and other buildings sit as a means to control any development in that area. In 2016 - 2017, the course underwent a major renovation.

If you’re familiar with Donald Ross courses you know that it’s not the length that will get you, it’s the approach shots and green complexes. Four sets of tees create manageable distances for every level of golfer. This Donald Ross masterpiece plays 6,559 yards from the Black Tees with a course rating of 71.2 and a slope of 130. Move up to the Blue (6,210/66.7/124) or White 5,530/65.8/122) Tees and the course becomes a little friendlier. Ladies typically play from the Red Tees (5,157/69.6/125) while seniors will have a good time from the Gold (5,335/65.8/122) Tees. Yardage and statistics are provided for the Ladies from the White, Gold, and Red tees.

Denison Golf Club is all of that and then some. Sixty- three strategically placed bunkers, elevated and well-undulated greens, and significant elevation changes deliver a challenging and enjoyable round of golf. As a result, the Denison Golf Club has long been noted as one of the best public courses in the Midwest. Four sets of tees allow players of all skill levels the ability to find suitable yardage.

Before or after your round, the Bistro at Denison Golf Club is a great place to relax and relive your round with a frosty cold beer The Bistro offers a variety of craft beer selections as well as several hot sandwiches, appetizers, and breakfast sandwiches!

Now you have the opportunity to join one of the finest golf courses in the area. Denison Golf Club offers a variety of membership options to suit every golfer’s needs, and all memberships include cart fees. Regular golf memberships (54 years of age and younger)are available for both singles and families as are senior (55+) memberships. Twilight (after 2 PM) and youth memberships are also available.


Memorable Holes: Number 1, Par 4, 312 yards. This short par 4 has a wide fairway and offers a great way to get your round started on a good note. That will leave a short pitch shot into a small, elevated green that is fronted by four bunkers. A couple of them are about 30 yards short of the green so make sure you take enough club to get on the green. The green slopes back to front.

Number 4: Par 3, 130 yards. There’s a big difference between the blue and white tees on this par hole – over 100 yards! There’s quite a bit of trouble too: there’s out of bounds on the left side and behind the elevated green. Push your tee shot too far right and you’ll be on the #5 tee box. Two pot bunkers guard the front of the green. The fairway bunker adds a lot to the looks of the hole but really shouldn’t come into play for anyone.

Number 6: Par 5, 420 yards. This short par 5 is reachable with a good drive. The fairway slopes left to right so a drive down the right side will funnel down to the left, which is the side you want to approach the green from. Once again the green is elevated and guarded by bunkers on either side.

Number 16: Par 4, 305 yards. The 16th hole is far from the longest par 4 on the golf course but it’s one of the prettiest. Majestic pine trees on either side frame a fairway that meanders uphill to a green with a small bunker front right.

Number 18: Par 4, 340 yards: The 18th hole is clearly Denison’s signature hole. The scorecard says that from the White tees, Number 18 plays 340 yards, although since you’re playing downhill from an elevated tee box, it plays shorter. There are fairway bunkers on either side of the landing area to keep you honest off the tee. A good drive will leave a short chip shot into a large green that is crowned in the back and has a ridge running through the middle creating two distinct levels. It can be a tough two-putt if you’re in the back putting to a front pin.

Before your round, warm up on Denison’s full-length driving range where you can hit every club in your bag. There’s also a practice putting green where you can get an idea of what you can expect on the course.

Last Word: From the White tees, the par 5 holes are reachable in two, setting up some good scoring opportunities. If you’re looking for a golf club that the whole family can enjoy and a place with a friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff then you’ve come to the right place! Denison Golf Club is a nostalgic Donald Ross course with a lot of character that can be enjoyed by golfers of all ages and abilities. Even stretched to its limits, the course won’t overpower you. Most of the greens are elevated and are true Donald Ross greens with crowns, false fronts, and fall off areas on several sides. General Manager Todd Bishop and his staff can assist with all of your needs if you’re looking to host an outing or event.

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The signature 18th hole is worth the admission price. Elevated tee, 150 feet up overlooking the campus and the green is driveable. This is golf at it's best. Multiple elevation changes, a river bisecting the course, deer, a few expensive homes but still, it's as good as it gets. One of the best courses in Ohio.

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Year Opened: 1991
4663 Columbus Rd, Granville, OH, 43023-9630
4 miles from the center of Granville
9 Holes
35 Par
2,585 Yards
Driving Range: No
Denison Golf Club Course Layout & Flyover
555 Newark Granville Rd, Granville, OH
43023-1448
(740) 587-0843
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