Best Public Golf Courses in Ohio

Nashport, Ohio · Arthur Hills (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,248 yards

An Arthur Hills design in the Muskingum Valley east of Columbus, Longaberger is widely considered one of the finest public courses in Ohio. The dramatic layout features 200 feet of elevation change through rolling Appalachian foothills with panoramic valley views and immaculate conditioning.

Zanesville, Ohio · Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry (1992) · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,408 yards

A Hurdzan-Fry design in the rolling hills east of Columbus, EagleSticks offers a creative and affordable public golf experience. The short but strategic par-70 layout features dramatic elevation changes, creative green complexes, and Appalachian foothill views that reward precision over power.

Powell, Ohio · Barry Serafin (2001) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,927 yards

A Barry Serafin design in Powell just north of Columbus, Kinsale delivers a links-inspired experience with open fescue-lined fairways, pot bunkers, and firm playing surfaces. The accessible public layout provides an alternative to traditional tree-lined Ohio parkland golf at an affordable price point.