Kenwood Country Club (Kendale)

Overview: Kenwood’s Kendale Course is the gentler-looking half of a 36-hole Cincinnati club, with subtle terrain, firm fast greens and bunkering that asks for precise placement. The course was restored by Fry/Straka and plays at more than 7,100 yards from the back tees. Mature landscape and clear sight lines give the layout a calm appearance, but the green complexes reward well-shaped approach shots.

History: Kenwood’s inaugural tee shot was played on August 2, 1930, after William H. Diddel laid out the original 36 holes with Donald Ross consulted during site selection. The club later hosted the 1933 U.S. Amateur, 1954 Western Open and 1963 U.S. Women’s Open, giving the Kendale property a substantial championship history.

Did You Know? Kenwood is one of the few American clubs with more than 90 years of history, 36 holes and a major national championship record. The Kendale restoration was intended to recover the character of the original course while preserving its natural, understated routing.