Cincinnati's golf market spans two states and four counties — Hamilton and Clermont in Ohio, and Boone and Kenton in Kentucky's Northern Kentucky tri-county area — creating a competitive 50+ course public market where weekday rates range from $22 at Hamilton County public courses to $120 at upscale daily-fee facilities in Mason and Anderson Township. The cross-state geography works in golfers' favor: Northern Kentucky courses run 10–20% cheaper than comparable Ohio-side tracks.
Cincinnati Green Fees by Tier (2026)
| Course | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowood Golf Course | $18 | $18 | 3.3 ★ |
| Fernbank Golf Course | $23 | $23 | 4.4 ★ |
| Beech Creek Golf Course | $24 | $24 | 4.2 ★ |
| Twin Run Golf Course | $40 | $48 | 4.3 ★ |
| The Grizzly Golf Course | $55 | $65 | 4.2 ★ |
| Legendary Run Golf Course | $67 | $77 | 4 ★ |
| The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills | $84 | $110 | 4.6 ★ |
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Hamilton County Parks: Affordable Golf in the City
Hamilton County Parks operates multiple affordable public courses with weekday rates at $25–40 for 18 holes. Winton Woods Golf Course and Woodland Mound Golf Courseare the two most popular — well-maintained layouts in Hamilton County park settings that consistently punch above their price point. The City of Cincinnati's Avon Fields Golf Course and California Golf Course offer the lowest rates in the metro at $22–30, though conditions are more modest. All allow walking.
The Northern Kentucky Advantage
Across the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky, courses like Lassing Pointe Golf Course in Union (Boone County, 4.4 stars) and Kenton County Golf Courses offer excellent conditions at $35–55 weekday — routinely 15–25% below comparable Ohio-side tracks. Lassing Pointe is the consensus best value in Greater Cincinnati: strong conditioning, fair layout, and pricing that belongs in the municipal tier despite playing like a mid-range daily-fee course.
The Premium Tier: The Vineyard and River's Edge
Cincinnati's premium public market centers on the eastern suburbs. The Vineyard Golf Course in Anderson Township (Hamilton County Parks premium property) offers the best conditions in the county system at $55–75 weekday. River's Edge Golf Course (Cleves) and Reeves Golf Course (Cheviot) round out a solid mid-premium tier at $50–80. For destination golf near Cincinnati, the courses near Loveland and Milford in eastern Hamilton County offer the best value-to-quality ratio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest public golf course in Cincinnati?
City of Cincinnati courses (Avon Fields Golf Course, California Golf Course) run $22–30 for 18 holes — the lowest in the metro. Hamilton County Parks courses (Winton Woods, Woodland Mound) are the next tier at $25–40, with significantly better conditions. All allow unrestricted walking.
Is golf cheaper in Northern Kentucky than Cincinnati?
Yes — Northern Kentucky courses (Boone and Kenton counties) run 10–25% cheaper than comparable Ohio-side tracks. Lassing Pointe Golf Course in Union, KY (4.4 stars) is widely considered the best value in the entire metro at $35–55 weekday.
What is the best public golf course in Cincinnati?
Lassing Pointe Golf Course (Union, KY) consistently rates as the best value and one of the best public courses in Greater Cincinnati at $35–55 weekday. On the Ohio side, The Vineyard Golf Course (Anderson Township) is the top Hamilton County Parks premium course at $55–75.
Can you play golf year-round in Cincinnati?
Golf is playable most of the year. Winters (December–February) are cold but mild spells allow play at many courses. The best shoulder season is March–April and October–November, when prices drop 10–20% from peak and conditions are pleasant. July and August are warm and humid — early morning rounds recommended.