on August 27, 4-7 pm. Free and open to all!
The Ohio University Golf Course is a 9-hole, par 35 course that offers a practice putting green and pro-shop. Activities include golf tournaments, leagues and private lessons. The facility is open to OHIO students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community.
Open 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., daily
Through November 22
| Tee | 9-Hole | 18-Hole |
|---|---|---|
Green | 3,152 | 6,304 |
White | 2,761 | 5,522 |
Gold | 2,434 | 4,868 |
Red | 2,140 | 4,280 |
Par | 35 | 70 |
Soft spikes only. | ||
| Tee Name | Length | Gender | Course/Slope Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
Green | 6304 | Men | 71.2/133 |
White | 5522 | Men | 67.6/125 |
Gold | 4868 | Men | 64.4/111 |
Red | 4280 | Men | 61.6/108 |
Green | 6304 | Women | 77.0/139 |
White | 5522 | Women | 72.8/122 |
Gold | 4868 | Women | 68.8/125 |
Red | 4280 | Women | 65.8/117 |
Rain checks may be issued when the Ohio University Golf Course decides to suspend play or close the course due to weather conditions. All rain checks are issued at the discretion of golf course staff. Any patron choosing to voluntarily end their round early due to weather or play conditions is not eligible for a rain check. Rounds of golf purchased at a Twilight rate are not eligible for rain checks. Patrons will not receive any sort of refund in place of a rain check.
Rain checks will be issued per the following policy:
All rain checks will be automatically applied to a patron's next round of play. Rain checks must be used within six (6) months from issue date.
Staff members are all CPR/First Aid/AED certified student employees. Staff will always be located at the front desk and/or around the facilities. Please contact a staff member for all medical or facility support. First Aid supplies, AED, and fire extinguisher located in the Club House.
Indoor tennis/pickleball courts are heated to approximately 70 degrees. Indoor courts do not have air conditioning- fans will be on and garage doors will be open during warmer temperatures.
Animals and pets are not permitted at the Golf & Tennis Center facilities. Exceptions include service dogs and service dogs in training (4PAWS). For more information, please visit the University Service Animal Information Page.
Outside food and drink permitted- Alcohol not permitted without valid university permit during special events only.
Patrons may receive a complimentary parking permit when using the facility. Ohio University Students & Faculty/Staff are NOT eligible for these complimentary parking permits.
Seasonal memberships include a season long pass. Patrons must provide license plate number and full name during check in at the front desk. Accessible parking spaces are available. To review a campus parking map, please visit the Athens Campus Parking Map.
There are no water or restroom stations on the golf course. Water, restrooms, showers, and lockers located in the Club House.
Golf and tennis supplies are available for purchase inside the Club House, including balls, tees, and limited merchandise. Tennis and pickleball rackets available to rent. The GTC does not rent golf clubs. Snack and beverage concessions available for purchase inside the Club House.
Paved parking lot with concrete ramp leading into the Club House. Club House and golf course doors equipped with automatic door opening buttons. Facility staff to assist with doors leading to indoor and outdoor tennis courts.
Paved bridge across the Hocking River between holes 2 & 3 and 6 & 7. Paved bridge from hole 3 fairway to hole 3 green. Wooden bridge from hole 6 fairy to hole 6 green. Paved bridge from hole 7 green to hole 8 tee.
Indoor tennis courts include benches with no backs and chairs for seating. Outdoor Courts do not have seating available. Outdoor courts have lighting available during evening play.
Push carts and 2-seat gas carts with bag storage are available for rental. No handicap or wheelchair accessible golf carts are available. All patrons must have a valid driver's license to rent gas carts. Availability of golf carts is based on weather, course conditions, and Golf & Tennis Center staff discretion.
Please see rain check policy listed above. Golf course and outdoor tennis courts will be closed/delayed opening due to frost, flooding, or inclement weather. The GTC is equipped with a Thorguard weather system- a loud audible alarm will go off for lightning and inclement weather to clear all outdoor course and court areas. One long horn will instruct patrons to take shelter and 3 short horns will provide the all clear to return back to activities. Patrons will be asked to take shelter inside the Club House.
During the winter season (late November - February), the golf course will only open for play at the discretion of Golf & Tennis Center staff. Patrons using the course without prior approval will be asked to leave. If golf course is available for play, only the north side (holes 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9) will be available for play, all south side (holes 3, 4, 5, and 6) will remain closed. During winter months the golf course is walking only, no gas carts will be available for rent. Outdoor tennis/pickleball courts are closed from late November - February.