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Hardest Golf Courses in Fayette County, Kentucky

The 7 most challenging golf courses in Fayette County, Kentucky, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Fayette County

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1
Griffin Gate Golf Club
Gold tees · 6,787 yds · Rating 79.6 · Par 72Lexington
145
2
Idle Hour Country Club
Middle tees · 6,193 yds · Rating 76.8 · Par 71Lexington
137
3
Kearney Hill Golf Links
Tee 5 · 7,100 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 72Lexington
136
4
Gay Brewer Jr Golf Course
White tees · 5,845 yds · Rating 73.6 · Par 72Lexington
134
5
Picadome Golf Course
White tees · 5,845 yds · Rating 73.6 · Par 72Lexington
134
6
Lexington Country Club
Gold tees · 7,103 yds · Rating 73.5 · Par 72Lexington
129
7
Tates Creek Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,255 yds · Rating 69.4 · Par 72Lexington
126

Fayette County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Fayette County, Kentucky?

Griffin Gate Golf Club in Lexington is currently the hardest golf course in Fayette County based on slope (slope rating 145).

How many ranked golf courses are in Fayette County, Kentucky?

15 golf courses in Fayette County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 7 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Fayette County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.