Beattyville Country Club
Beattyville Country Club presents a rugged nine-hole challenge amid Appalachian hills, featuring small greens, banked fairways, and a course that demands thoughtful play over power. Its natural setting and friendly, informal tone offer golfers an authentic and accessible experience.
Course Overview
Beattyville Country Club offers a distinctive golfing experience far removed from manicured fairways and high-maintenance landscapes. Located in the rural heart of Kentucky’s Appalachian region, this nine-hole course embraces raw terrain and natural contours to create a test of strategy and touch. The course’s modest length and absence of bunkers or water hazards do not detract from its challenge; instead, the small greens with steep runoffs demand precise approach shots and thoughtful club selection. Players will find that the banked fairways require adjustments rather than brute force, rewarding careful navigation over power drives.
The layout winds through rolling hills with rustic surroundings that capture the feel of golf’s early days. A unique routing weaves the holes closely around weathered country roads and even a small, quiet cemetery tucked between greens and tees, lending an unusual character to the round. The open sky and distant wooded areas provide peaceful visual relief, though power lines briefly cross several holes and add an authentic rural dimension.
Despite its simplicity, Beattyville Country Club challenges golfers to rethink their pace and shot strategy. The course is approachable but not easy; it caters especially well to players who appreciate a game that reflects golf’s roots as a field-based contest. Walkers will enjoy the changing elevation and intimacy of the layout, but good footwear is advisable given the natural, sometimes uneven terrain.
The club maintains a welcoming and informal atmosphere, with affable hosts and even friendly dogs greeting visitors. Rates remain affordable, underscoring the community spirit at its core. This course does not boast lush fairways or elaborate facilities but instead offers honest golf with unique personality and accessible playability.
For those seeking a low-key, thoughtfully routed course away from the usual resort or city club environment, Beattyville provides an engaging outing. Its combination of natural challenges and unpretentious charm leaves a lasting impression for golfers eager to experience a purer form of the game.
Course Highlights
This course stands out for its natural terrain and small, challenging greens with steep runoffs. The routing is unique, with holes closely wrapped around country roads and a small cemetery, creating a landscape rarely seen on traditional golf courses. Its banked fairways require thoughtful club selection, and the absence of bunkers or water features shifts focus to precision and pace control.
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Guest Reviews
Jim Terpenning
I know it was spring golf, but can't imagine it gets much better. No fairways visible, no idea of the layout, what passed for fairway was usually across the face of a hill, so good shots were rewarded with 50 yards of roll sideways down the hill. My wife and I kept remarking "I've never seen anything like it". Easily the worst golf course I e ever played.
Sarah Hunt-Frank
A challenging course with so much natural beauty. Plus there was a welcoming committee of friendly dogs. Very affordable prices and a friendly proprietor.
Sam Shankle
Great place!
Sarah Hunt-Frank
A challenging course with so much natural beauty. Plus there was a welcoming committee of friendly dogs. Very affordable prices and a friendly proprietor.
Mary Frances Hall
I love the scenery on the country roads throughout. Photo are actually a distant way from the club areas
Joseph Chambers
There is something pure about this place. Nine holes on nine greens on a hilly property with some unique routing. It's casual and simple, short with no bunkers or water, yet it's not exactly easy. Small greens with steep runoffs offer a good defense against pin-hunters, and the banked fairways require careful consideration before ripping driver off every tee. The short par-fours are also not exactly layups. In many ways, this course resembles the game as it was originally designed; a field game that is more raw than manicured. If you are looking for plush fairways, 13 stimpmeter greens, and an exclusive environment, this is not it. It's a small-town track in the Holler Land of Appalachia with power lines crossing air space and a tiny cemetery sandwiched between an intersection of greens and tee boxes. It has character and it should be applauded. It's a 5-star golf course because of its context and approach.
Mary Frances Hall
I love the scenery on the country roads throughout. Photo are actually a distant way from the club areas
Sam Shankle
Great place!
Sammy Watterson
Great course for the price
Joseph Chambers
There is something pure about this place. Nine holes on nine greens on a hilly property with some unique routing. It's casual and simple, short with no bunkers or water, yet it's not exactly easy. Small greens with steep runoffs offer a good defense against pin-hunters, and the banked fairways require careful consideration before ripping driver off every tee. The short par-fours are also not exactly layups. In many ways, this course resembles the game as it was originally designed; a field game that is more raw than manicured. If you are looking for plush fairways, 13 stimpmeter greens, and an exclusive environment, this is not it. It's a small-town track in the Holler Land of Appalachia with power lines crossing air space and a tiny cemetery sandwiched between an intersection of greens and tee boxes. It has character and it should be applauded. It's a 5-star golf course because of its context and approach.
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Course Details
Access & Location
406 Golf Course Rd, Beattyville, KY 41311, USA
Simple clubhouse facility with basic amenities
Walking encouraged; natural terrain means sturdy, comfortable footwear is recommended.
Open to the public with no reservation required; affordable daily green fees.
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