Old silo golf course reviewq9/17/2023 ![]() ![]() It’s still a difficult course, but as my game evolves from “keep the ball in play” to “get in position to score,” I discovered and appreciated more of the subtlety of Old Silo’s design.įor the first time of my dozen or so rounds there, I accepted that I needed to hit less than driver on several tee boxes, as the benefit of extra yardage didn’t outweigh the danger of being out of position (or out-of-bounds). Looking back up the hill from the 13th green, you get a feeling for what I mean by “extreme elevation change.”īecause I’m hitting the ball better than I ever have, including my long irons, hybrid, and fairway metal, I found Old Silo less intimidating or imposing than I had in rounds past. Their ball mark repair tool – marking coin combo tool is my personal favorite accessory. The pro shop is fully stocked with pretty much anything you would need at a golf course. The clubhouse staff is always friendly, with a fully stocked restaurant and bar awaiting golfers at the turn and after a round. Though not quite appointed with country club amenities, Old Silo certainly offers a clubhouse experience far exceeding anything offered at the typical public course in Central Kentucky. Even at the full weekend rack rate, 18 holes with a cart at Old Silo for $49.00 is an absolute steal. One of the many great things about Old Silo is that they consistently market with coupons and discounts that keep the course utterly affordable. I was able to get around all 18 holes on a cart in 3 hours for $29.00. The reason I ran all the way out to Old Silo for my Sunday afternoon round was partially motivated by the tremendous value of the club’s afternoon discount. Though not filled with as fluffy pure white sand as when it first opened, the extensive bunkering at Old Silo really enhances the challenge and still adds to the aesthetics. The 16th green is guarded by Somerset Creek short and down the entire left side, without much of a bailout area. The fairway is guarded by its own set of fairway bunkers in addition to the aforementioned old silo (which I’ve hit on occasion) guarding the far left rough. The adjacent par 4 16th hole is a long, nervy test with plenty of danger for the wayward duffer. 6 has a creek at the far end of the fairway, separating the landing area from the approach and green, providing an element of danger for the long hitter. The 6th hole has an incredibly elevated tee box looming above a creek-bottom flat fairway below, reminiscent of a scaled down version of Eagle Ridge’s 13th hole. It is just one of many fantastic vistas and visuals that Old Silo provides, in addition to its championship caliber golf course. If anything, each time I’ve played Old Silo, the endearing impression has been that the course conditioning has been as near to perfect as one can expect in Central Kentucky, regardless of season or recent weather.Įven though the fairway isn’t 200 feet below the tee, the visual from the 6th tee box can be a real knee-knocker, with trouble right, left, and long.īoth holes provide a view of the charming namesake old grain silo that remains from the property’s former farm days located to the far left of the 16th fairway. I’m not sure if there is a defining characteristic of the course, because different areas of the golf course present unique challenges. ![]() However, the extensive bunkering, elevation change, and challenging green complexes more than justifies its 72.3/134 course rating and slope, respectively. Old Silo is a fun, difficult tract that requires power, forethought, execution, and a strong short game to score effectively.įrom the Blue Tees, Old Silo plays to a modest 6,485 yards. ![]() The course, if I’m correct, was Graham Marsh’s first design built in the United States, and it’s hard to imagine a better or more powerful first swing. The short par 4 9th hole makes my case: if you can keep your drive in the narrow fairway, you have a rather large, undulating green at which to aim and try to two-putt for par. I think Old Silo is an extremely fair golf course. ![]()
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