Madison Country Club Battlefield Golf Club the county ’ s newest course ( 2000 ) and is owned by county government .
It is built on acreage that saw a fierce fight between the Union and the Confederate armies in 1862 during the Civil War . The clubhouse was used as a temporary hospital for the wounded from during and after the Battle of Richmond .
Battlefield is one of the busiest courses in the county with over 25 tournaments a year and also has very reasonable green fees .
This course is wonderful to play with big greens and great fairways and its distance friendly , especially for seniors and beginners .
Memberships are available , but guests are welcome as well .
For more information , call 624-8005 .
Berea Golf Club
The Berea Country Club — now know as the Berea Golf Club — opened in 1950 and several families who belonged to the Madison Country Club were instrumental in its formation , including the
Davidsons , Marcums , Walkers , Olivers and Rogers .
The facility offers a scenic nine-hole course with the East Pinnacle mountain top looking down on it . The flat course with small greens is easy to walk and a pleasure to play .
It is semi-private and open to the public .
For more information , call 986-7141 .
The University Club at Arlington
The University Club at Arlington , formerly Arlington Country Club , is home to the county ’ s first 18-hole course .
Arlington , which opened in 1970 , is a beautiful course that skirts two lakes on the front side and has doglegs and hills on the second nine , which makes for a very challenging course . The big undulating greens make for a tough time with the putter .
Arlington is a private course owned by Eastern Kentucky University and is home to the school ’ s golf teams .
For more information , call 622-2200 .
Berea Golf Club
The University Club at Arlington
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