Course Details
- Architect: Jack Kidwell (1973)
- Course Type: Public
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 6,832
- Rating: 72.4
- Slope: 124
Course Score
- Course Conditions: 5
- Green Complexes: 7
- Amenities: 4
- Practice Facilities: 5
- Service: 6
- Course Design: 5
- Value: 7
Total Score: 5.62
Course Review
The Good: This 1973 Jack Kidwell design is quintessential 70’s parkland municipality golf. An interesting track that weaves around a lot of marsh areas & creeks, with very challenging Par 5’s & strong Par 3’s. Each nine starts with very fun, short dogleg Par-4’s. Fairways are in decent shape and greens were beautifully smooth. Staff was very accommodating and helpful given the Covid-19 scenarios. At under $45 w/ cart, one of the better values in the greater Columbus area.
The Bad: The sand trap conditions were much to be desired as many were bare with weeds growing in them. I found the design to be fairly claustrophobic with many tee-shots having to navigate overhanging trees. The practice facilities and amenities are what you’d expect at your local muni, which is mediocre at best.
The Verdict: Blacklick Woods is a fun, very inexpensive metro parks course that also includes a 9-hole short course. While it doesn’t have the bells and whistles of many of the modern designs in the area, its a solid addition to the Columbus golf scene.
Best Hole: The 11th is a long Par-5 with a demanding, blind tee-shot and then must traverse an uphill approach to one of the most challenging greens on the course.
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