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Camargo Club

Indian Hill, Ohio

Private Club · 18 Holes · Par 70 · 6,577 yds · Members Only · 4.8

One of Seth Raynor's greatest achievements, Camargo Club in Indian Hill near Cincinnati is consistently ranked among the top 50 courses in America. The intimate layout on just 127 acres features Raynor's template holes at their finest — Redan, Biarritz, Short, and Eden — in a serene woodland setting.

History & Heritage

Camargo Club was built in 1925 by Seth Raynor (who died in 1926 before seeing it completed) on just 127 acres in the affluent Cincinnati suburb of Indian Hill. Ranked approximately No. 44 by Golf Digest and No. 57 in the world by Golf Magazine. Pete Dye called its par-3 template holes the finest in the world.

The quartet of templates — Redan, Biarritz, Short, and Eden — is considered among the best Raynor ever built. One of the best-preserved Raynor designs anywhere.

Signature Holes

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Hole 8 Par 3 · 227 yards

The Biarritz — one of the most celebrated template holes in golf. The distinctive deep swale bisecting the green demands precise distance control. Part of a par-3 collection Pete Dye called the finest in the world.

What to Expect

A par-70 at roughly 6,600 yards that feels intimate and serene in a woodland setting. Strategy and shotmaking trump length on this compact masterwork. One of only a handful of courses with all four major Raynor par-3 templates.

Strictly private — among the top 50 in America and one of the most exclusive clubs in Ohio.

Playing Tips

The template greens demand specific approach angles. Study the Redan\'s back-to-front slope, the Biarritz\'s swale, and the Eden\'s bunkering. Ground game is rewarded throughout.

Highlights

  • Seth Raynor masterwork on just 127 acres
  • Consistently ranked top 50 in America
  • Finest expression of Raynor template holes

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Pete Dye say about it?
Dye called Camargo\'s set of par-3 template holes the finest in the world. The Redan, Biarritz, Short, and Eden collection is among the best Raynor ever built.

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