Kearney Hill Golf Links Lexington, Kentucky
Kearney Hill Golf Links is a par-72 public course in Lexington, Kentucky, playing 7,100 yards from the Tee 5 tees with a rating of 74.1 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,100 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.1 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Lexington, Kentucky, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.1238, -84.5368 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee 5 | 7,100 | 72 | 74.1 | 136 |
| Tee 4 | 6,605 | 72 | 71.5 | 129 |
| Tee 3 | 6,150 | 72 | 74.8 | 134 |
| Tee 2 | 5,630 | 72 | 72 | 128 |
| Tee 1 | 4,960 | 72 | 68.1 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee 5 74.1/136 | 435 | 195 | 470 | 450 | 385 | 350 | 575 | 210 | 470 | 3540 | 385 | 390 | 210 | 465 | 540 | 190 | 415 | 430 | 535 | 3560 | 7100 |
| Tee 4 71.5/129 | 415 | 165 | 450 | 425 | 355 | 325 | 555 | 175 | 435 | 3300 | 360 | 360 | 190 | 440 | 480 | 180 | 380 | 395 | 520 | 3305 | 6605 |
| Tee 3 74.8/134 | 385 | 135 | 420 | 400 | 335 | 300 | 535 | 155 | 400 | 3065 | 330 | 335 | 170 | 410 | 450 | 160 | 355 | 370 | 505 | 3085 | 6150 |
| Tee 2 72/128 | 340 | 110 | 390 | 375 | 305 | 270 | 500 | 130 | 365 | 2785 | 310 | 320 | 150 | 380 | 430 | 140 | 325 | 325 | 465 | 2845 | 5630 |
| Tee 1 68.1/119 | 295 | 90 | 355 | 290 | 260 | 225 | 455 | 95 | 350 | 2415 | 285 | 280 | 130 | 360 | 410 | 120 | 290 | 285 | 385 | 2545 | 4960 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Tee 5 (7,100 yards, 74.1/136)
Course rating 2.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Tee 3 (6,150 yards, 74.8/134)
950 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Tee 1 (4,960 yards, 68.1/119)
2,140 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Kearney Hill Golf Links?
Kearney Hill Golf Links has a course rating of 74.1 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the Tee 1 tees, the rating is 68.1 with a slope of 119.
How long is Kearney Hill Golf Links?
From the back tees, Kearney Hill Golf Links plays 7,100 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Kearney Hill Golf Links?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 575-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Kearney Hill Golf Links?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Tee 5 tees (7,100 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Tee 1 tees (4,960 yards).
Is Kearney Hill Golf Links public or private?
Kearney Hill Golf Links is a public golf course in Lexington, Kentucky. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Kearney Hill Golf Links?
Nearby courses include Kearney Hills Golf Links, Spring Valley Golf Club, Griffin Gate Golf Club, Wildcat University Club of Kentucky.
Is there a yardage book for Kearney Hill Golf Links?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Kearney Hill Golf Links with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Kearney Hill Golf Links?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Kearney Hill Golf Links for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Kearney Hill Golf Links have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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