Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in Jefferson County, Kentucky

The 21 most challenging golf courses in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County

#CourseSlope
1Valhalla Golf Club logo
Valhalla Golf Club#94 GD
Gold tees · 7,473 yds · Rating 84.3 · Par 72 · PrivateLouisville
151
2Hunting Creek Golf Course logo
Hunting Creek Golf Course
White tees · 6,703 yds · Rating 80.5 · Par 72 · PrivateProspect
150
3Polo Fields Golf and Country Club logo
Polo Fields Golf and Country Club
Blue tees · 6,086 yds · Rating 76.4 · Par 72 · PrivateLouisville
150
4South Park Country Club logo
South Park Country Club
Blue tees · 6,637 yds · Rating 79.1 · Par 72 · PrivateFairdale
145
5
Big Spring Country Club
Yellow tees · 6,329 yds · Rating 77.5 · Par 72 · PrivateLouisville
144
6
Standard Country Club
Gold tees · 6,762 yds · Rating 80.6 · Par 72 · PrivateLouisville
143
7
Nevel Meade Golf Course
Gold tees · 6,844 yds · Rating 79.4 · Par 72Prospect
141
8
Bobby Nichols Golf Course
Blue Ladies tees · 6,708 yds · Rating 77.8 · Par 70Louisville
141
9Audubon Country Club logo
Audubon Country Club
Green tees · 6,407 yds · Rating 78.7 · Par 72 · PrivateLouisville
140
10Oxmoor Country Club logo
Oxmoor Country Club
Royal tees · 6,230 yds · Rating 76.3 · Par 72Louisville
140
11
Wildwood Country Club
White tees · 6,001 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 72 · PrivateLouisville
139
12
Midland Trail Golf Club
Black tees · 6,832 yds · Rating 78.5 · Par 72 · PrivateLouisville
135
13
Louisville Country Club
White tees · 5,678 yds · Rating 74.5 · Par 72 · PrivateLouisville
134
14
Long Run Golf Course
White tees · 6,579 yds · Rating 77.4Eastwood
132
15
Shawnee Golf Course
White tees · 5,962 yds · Rating 75.0 · Par 70Louisville
131
16
Pennsylvania Run Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,243 yds · Rating 74.9 · Par 71Louisville
129
17
Iroquois Golf Course
White tees · 5,846 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 71Louisville
128
18
Owl Creek Country Club
Brown/Green tees · 5,455 yds · Rating 71.7 · Par 71 · PrivateAnchorage
127
19
Sun Valley Golf Course
Yellow tees · 5,423 yds · Rating 72.0 · Par 71Louisville
126
20
Crescent Hill Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,110 yds · Rating 73.4 · Par 72Louisville
122
21
Cherokee Golf Course
Blue tees · 5,656 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 70Louisville
122

Jefferson County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville is currently the hardest golf course in Jefferson County based on slope (slope rating 151).

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

38 golf courses in Jefferson County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 21 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 Jefferson County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.