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. | ||
Golf Course
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.
Golf Course Hours
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, November 24 - Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Closed |
| 2026 Season: March 2 - November 22, 2026 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Daily |
- The golf course will have occasional closures for outings, etc. Please ask Golf & Tennis Center employees about any closures.
- The golf course will be closed every Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for course maintenance and fertility.
- Availability of tee times and gas carts is weather dependent and at the discretion of Golf & Tennis Center staff.
- Last carts go out at 6:30pm and must be returned to the Golf & Tennis Center no later than 8:30pm.
- Tee times available only during hours of operation. The last tee time for each day will be either two hours before sunset or 6:30pm.
- Frost delays:
- Golf course will delay opening until 10:00am when ambient air temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower at 7:00 a.m.
Tee times available only during hours of operation. The last tee time for each day will be either two hours before sunset or facility closing.
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Course yardage
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Course Facts
Bunkers 31 Water hazards 4 Avg green size 6,500 sq ft Practice green 6,000 sq ft
Rain Check Policy
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:
- For 9-hole play: If hole #7 has not been completed, then a 9-hole rain check will be issued. If hole #7 has been completed, no rain check will be issued.
- For 18-hole play: If hole #7 has not been completed, then an 18-hole rain check will be issued. If hole #7 has been completed, then a 9-hole rain check will be issued. If hole #14 has been completed, no rain check will be issued.
- Member golf cart rentals: Gas cart rentals purchased during rounds covered by a membership are subject to the above guidelines.
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.
What To Expect When Visiting the Golf & Tennis Center
GTC Staff
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 Center Climate
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
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.
Food & Drink
Outside food and drink permitted- Alcohol not permitted without valid university permit during special events only.
Parking
Patrons will receive a complimentary parking permit with purchase (OHIO Students & Fac/Staff not eligible for complimentary passes) 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.
Water & Restrooms
There are no water or restroom stations on the golf course. Water, restrooms, showers, and lockers located in the Club House.
Pro Shop & Rental Equipment
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.
GTC Accessible Entrance/Exits
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.
Golf Course Bridges
Paved bridge across the Hocking river between holes 2 & 3/6 & 7. Wooden bridge from hole 3 fairway to hole 3 green. Wooden bridge from hole 6 fairway to hole 6 green. Paved bridge from hole 7 green to hole 8 tee.
Tennis Court Seating & Lighting
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.
Golf Cart Usage
Push carts and 2 seat gas carts with bag storage available. No handicap or wheelchair accessible golf carts available. All patrons must have valid driver’s license to rent a cart. Days of inclement weather will result in no cart usage- communication will be posted in the Club House.
Inclement Weather
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.
Seasons
During the winter season from November – February, the golf course is walking only- riding gas golf carts will not be available- push carts available for rent. Only the North side (Holes 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9) will be open during the winter. The South side (Holes 3 - 6) will stay closed. Golfers will play the North side twice. Outdoor tennis/pickleball courts are closed for the November – February winter season.