Photo: Bill Keyes via GoogleKentucky State Parks Trail
18 state-park courses spread across Kentucky — four (Pine Mountain, Dale Hollow, Grayson Lake, Yatesville Lake) are Golf Digest 'Best New Affordable Public' winners. Stay at the state lodges, play Hurdzan/Hills/Dye designs for under $50. Road-trip golf at its most affordable.
Courses
12 courses
$Wasioto Winds at Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Michael Hurdzan (2002)
$Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park Golf Course
Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1997)
$Eagle Ridge at Yatesville Lake State Park
Arthur Hills & Steve Forrest (2002)
$Grayson Lake State Park Golf Course
Peter Dye & P.B. Dye (2000)
$Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Golf Course
Paul Erath (1969)
$Mineral Mound State Park Golf Course
Benjamin Wihry (2000)
$Barren River Lake State Resort Park Golf Course
Buck Blankenship (1980)
$Lake Barkley State Resort Park - Boots Randolph Golf Course
$General Butler State Resort Park Golf Course
$Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Golf Course
$My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course
Buck Blankenship
$John James Audubon State Park Golf Course
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Weather & Best Time to Visit
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Recent Groups
Based on recent trips to this destination
4 golfers · 3 rounds
April 2026
~$1,400/person
6 golfers · 4 rounds
March 2026
~$1,850/person
3 golfers · 2 rounds
February 2026
~$980/person
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