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    Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Golf Club

    1720 Newton Pike,

    Lexington, Kentucky 40511

    • Office

      +1 (859) 231 5100

    • Pro shop

      +1 (859) 288 6193

    • Fax

      +1 (859) 288 6265

    About the course

    • The Course:

      18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain.

    • Surroundings:

      Residential and Interstate Hwy (on northern boundary).

    • Designer:

      Rees Jones
    Back
    tees
    Club
    tees
    Front
    tees
    Yards
    6784
    5786
    5053
    Par
    72
    72
    72
    SSS or slope
    72.2
    67.6
    68.6

    Location

    Latitude:

    38.093650

    Longitude:

    -84.485464

    How to get there:

    3.5 mi N of downtown Lexington.

    Griffin Gate Golf Club

    Unrated: Well regarded course not yet visited by the Where2Golf team.

    Est. 1981

    Griffin Gate Golf Club is home to a well-rated and always popular golf course. This tree-lined and open parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area. At this Stay&Play facility, you can rise from your bed in the morning and head straight for the first tee.
    List of courses: Kentucky

    Visitors

    Who can play and when?

    Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

    Must book in advance.

    Green fees

    Visitor fee, 18-holes, peak rate in high season (April thru Oct): Mon-Thur $60; Fri-Sun $70; Sat before 11am $75. Golf cart included.
    Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

    Other information

    Golf cart compulsory.

    Practice facilities

    Good

    Did you know?

    Griffin Gate is an Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary course.

    Where2Stay

    • Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa

      1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

      +1 (859) 231 5100

      Visit website
      Enveloped by the rolling meadows of Bluegrass country, the Griffin Gate Marriott hotel provides an oasis, located close to area highways, yet secluded enough for you to experience the resort's scenic ambiance. Within the hotel's grounds is a meticulously restored 19th century antebellum manor, called the Mansion. At Griffin Gate you can play a Rees Jones-designed golf course, indulge in a treatment at The Spa at Griffin Gate, or relax poolside.

      • Golf at this hotel:

        Griffin Gate

      • Golf within 5 miles:

        No

      • Golf within 20 miles:

        Kearney Hill

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