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Boone ’ s Trace National
Golf Club 175 Gleneagles Blvd . Richmond , KY 40475 Boone ’ s Trace National Golf Club , formerly known as The Bull , is a picturesque 18-hole course on a bluff above the Kentucky River .
There are a lot of elevation changes with hills , valleys and a couple of par 3s over water where the tees are 30 to 50 feet above the green .
The lush fairways and challenging greens makes for a great day on the golf course , regardless of your score . The scenery alone is worth the price of playing this course , and for a bonus you may see a fox or deer run across the fairway .
Boone ’ s Trace National
was voted 4 1 / 2 stars by Golf Digest ’ s “ Best Places to Play ” and is the most affordable golf in the area for the outstanding quality of the course . Quite simply , it is one of the finest courses in Central Kentucky , offering an unforgettable day of golf for members , guests , and the public alike .
Formerly known as “ The Bull ,” Boone ’ s Trace National Golf Club is located on the beautiful high bluffs overlooking the Kentucky River , and is conveniently adjacent to I-75 , only minutes between Richmond and Lexington . Golf
The course measures 6,749 from the gold tees , Boone ’ s Trace is open to the public and memberships are also
available .
Boone ’ s Trace is a private club and not open to the public .
For more information go online at www . btngc . com , call 859-623-4653 .
Gibson Bay Golf
Course 2000 Gibson Bay Drive Richmond , Ky 40475 Owned and operated by the City of Richmond , Gibson Bay Golf Course is considered one of the top municipal courses in the state .
It is a beautiful course with rolling hills , undulating greens and several shots over water .
Designed by Michael Hurdzan in 1993 , Gibson Bay Golf Course was recognized as an honorable mention by
Golf Digest for best new public golf course in the United States . This 7,100 yard , par 72 course is located along Richmond ’ s 450 acre Lake Reba recreational complex .
With up to five tee boxes on each hole , Gibson Bay Golf Course can accommodate players of all skill levels . All tees , greens , and fairways are seeded with bent grass to provide the best possible playing conditions .
Gibson Bay is a long , open golf course which allows gusts of wind to be a factor in shot-making . The facility is open to the public and it has received numerous awards for its value and customer service .
For more information , call 859-623- 0225 .