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Cincinnati is the Midwest's most underrated value-golf secret, anchored by a Donald Ross muni under $30 and Jack Nicklaus's first design, 8 courses in our catalog, $$ pricing, flying into CVG, best played April through October.
Thin destination redeemed by Stonelick Hills (Osterfeld), Elks Run (Greg Norman's only Cincinnati design), and Avon Fields, a Donald Ross muni for under $30. The Grizzly at Kings Island is Jack Nicklaus's first design.
What are the top golf courses in Cincinnati?
6 courses
Cincinnati has 6 courses in Scramble's catalog, anchored by The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills, Elks Run Golf Club, and The Grizzly Course at The Golf Center at Kings Island. The Grizzly Course at The Golf Center at Kings Island is nationally ranked, a destination-quality round on its own. All three play within a normal trip itinerary out of the same lodging base.
$$The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills
Jeff Osterfeld (2004)
$$Elks Run Golf Club
Greg Norman (1999)
$The Grizzly Course at The Golf Center at Kings Island
Jack Nicklaus & Desmond Muirhead (1971)
$Avon Fields Golf Course
Donald Ross (1924)
$Glenview Golf Course
$$Lassing Pointe Golf Course
Michael Hurdzan (1994)
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How much does a 3-round Cincinnati golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Cincinnati runs about $1,030 per person with mid-range ($$) lodging. That covers 3 peak-season green fees, lodging at roughly two golfers per room, and a daily food + ground-transit allowance. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Adjust the round count, group size, or tier on the trip calculator to see how the number moves. See the full breakdown →
Where is Cincinnati and how do I get there?
Cincinnati sits in Ohio. The closest major airport is Cincinnati (CVG), which serves as the primary hub for most visitors. Most groups fly into CVG, rent one or two SUVs, and base out of a single resort or hotel for the entire trip.
What's the best month for golf in Cincinnati?
The strongest months for golf in Cincinnati are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation. Cincinnati averages a 27°F high in January and a 82°F high in July, so playable conditions cluster in the shoulder months. Book early in those windows. Rates and tee-time inventory tighten as the season firms up.
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Cincinnati data is part of Scramble's catalog of 128 destinations and 971 independently researched courses. Weather data from 20 years of Open-Meteo; awards compiled from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and state-level rankings.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.