New Albany Links Golf Club
New Albany, Ohio
A links-inspired private club in the affluent New Albany community east of Columbus, New Albany Links features an open, treeless layout with fescue rough, pot bunkers, and constant wind exposure. The design evokes Scottish links golf in the heart of Ohio farmland with firm-and-fast playing conditions.
History & Heritage
New Albany Links Golf Club was established in 1990 as part of the planned New Albany community east of Columbus, Ohio. Designed by Barry Serafin to evoke Scottish links golf on open Ohio farmland, it set itself apart from the tree-lined parkland courses typical of the region.
The club is in the same community as The Golf Club by Pete Dye and New Albany Country Club by Jack Nicklaus, creating one of the most remarkable golf concentrations in the Midwest.
The layout features an open, treeless design with fescue rough, pot bunkers, and firm playing surfaces replicating links conditions at 7,197 yards from the back tees.
Signature Holes
A classic links par 4 with fescue-lined fairways and pot bunkers guarding the approach. Wind exposure makes club selection critical.
A demanding par 3 with deep pot bunkers protecting the green in an exposed setting where wind is always a factor.
A risk-reward par 5 where long hitters can reach in two but must navigate fescue and strategic bunkering.
A strong finishing par 4 demanding two quality shots with pot bunkers and fescue framing the final approach.
What to Expect
New Albany Links offers a genuine links experience in Ohio. The open, treeless layout features constant wind exposure, fescue rough, and pot bunkers creating a Scottish atmosphere with firm-and-fast conditions.
Tees range from approximately 4,800 to 7,000 yards accommodating all skill levels.
Playing Tips
Embrace the ground game. Bump-and-run approaches are often more effective than aerial attacks on the firm surfaces.
Wind is the primary defense. Take extra club into the wind and play knockdown shots. The pot bunkers are deep and penal, so course management is rewarded.
Highlights
- ✓ Links-inspired design in Ohio farmland
- ✓ Fescue rough and pot bunkers
- ✓ Firm-and-fast Scottish-style conditions
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