Big fan of Indian Ridge when it is running fast. Kind of unique in the area. Really like the layout as well.
1 Like
The Dr. Pepper at the Oakley Skyline is the best. You can also take your kids there to meet Santa which may be the most Cincinnati thing ever. This is at the West Chester location. My kid was not a fan.
Surprised no love for Sharon Woods. As muni and quirky as they come. Also great call on Little Miami. Quick 9 there followed by burgers and beers at Main Street cafe. Lastly if you want to get your dick punched in go play Beckett Ridge from the tips.
1 Like
Whatâs the status of Beckett Ridge these days? I havenât played it in a couple years, believe itâs under new management? Last time I played the sand traps were not playable which is never a good sign.
Not sure. I used to live in that neighborhood 7 years ago but moved to Denver. I heard new owners were trying to turn it around.
@Carlitos may have recent info on Beckett Ridge - pretty sure he got out there recently
Yup I played there - what last weekend? Anyway, the prior owner was purposely trying to tank the place so that the city would let him turn the land into condoâs. They told him that the course needed to stay (good on them). He then let the club house flood which has resulted in mildew issues. Most of the structure will probably have to be torn down. He collected the insurance and then sold earlier this year.
The new owners have been seeding the fairways and greens so they are coming back. The bunkers are nonexistent BUT I was told that work to rebuild them was going to start in December and last through March! They are operating out of a trailer on the property. Carts are available - driving range has been closed for some time and may not come back. They do offer membership opportunities for local residents.
I walked the back 9 and thought it was in pretty good shape (grant it I am a muni guy). Definitely plan on giving them a chance next year once the bunkers have been rebuilt.
2 Likes
Hi all! My husband (@Renlibrarian) and I will be in Cincy for much of Juneâour apartment is getting renovated and we are hanging out with my brother before going up to Chicago cpt July. Two questions!
-
is there a good driving range that wonât bankrupt us?
-
does anyone want to potentially meet up to play? Iâm a fairly novice golfer, but my husband is much better!
And thank you all for suggesting courses throughout this thread! I still have to go through and read the thread more carefully, so I also apologize if the driving range question was asked and I missed it!
1 Like
Whereabouts in Cincinnati? We have ranges all over the place. Lots of incredible golf in the area.
1 Like
I donât know neighborhood names, but we will be staying right near the intersection of Rt. 3/Rt.22/Montgomery Rd. and Ridge Ave. to the north-north-east of the city center (between Norwood and Silverton?).
2 Likes
Oh man thatâs a great location (Pleasant Ridge)! First and foremost, you NEED to go to Pleasant Ridge Chili on Montgomery road for some Cincinnati chili. For golf, Avon Fields is about ten minutes away. Range has a lot to be desired but itâs a great course built in the golden age (rumored to be designed by L&M) and home to two Refuge duels. Also recommend Reeves GC for a fun, flat course next to a small airfield and Little Miami Golf Center for a great range and nine holes. Thereâs also some great breweries and restaurants around you. Feel free to hit me up once youâre in town for other recommendations and meeting up. Also, a bunch of us like to meet up at Reeves during the summer to play the par 3 course before work.
1 Like
Thank you so much for giving a name to the neighborhood! We are staying with my BiL (who works from home), my SiL (who is just finishing being a medical resident), and they have a very young child so⌠they donât get out much 
Oh my goodness are there ever! Iâm a huge fan of the âTaftâs Brewpouriumâ location up that way, but we would love to try a wider range of spots.
That sounds amazing! Thank you for the invite, we will definitely take you up on that!
Check out Nine Giant on Montgomery road, great beer and an excellent kitchen. Mad Tree is also a great option.
2 Likes
Weâve been to Mad Tree! Itâs really good.
And thank GOD that @Renlibrarian responded, because I totally dropped the ball on that.
1 Like
@Renlibrarian @PinePocky - welcome in advance!
And hey, guise, speaking of RP3 ⌠can we generate some interest for, say, next Tuesday 5/18 at 0700? Anyone ready to start it up?
Hey guys! Long time listener to NLU but first time getting around to the message board (hopefully im doing this right).
Born and raised in Cleveland but have been living in Cincinnati for about a decade after going to UC.
My favorite course in Cincy/ greater cincy area are Aston Oaks, Glenview, and AJ Jolly. Absolutely love trying to go for the green at Avon on the short par 4âs as well.
Looking forward to getting to know people in here!
6 Likes
Cincinnati folks: @PinePocky and I are now in town!
Family stuff has been⌠an adventure, but we are now better situated to do fun things.
We have and will be hitting Little Miami golf center fairly often, and if the snack bar is ever open, I will happily buy a beer for any Nesticles who want to say hello and/or roast our swings.
5 Likes
The refuge is a weird and wonderful place. Letâs see how this goesâŚ.
Golf maintenance labor is at an all time low across the country at both top 100 courses and goat tracks alike. If you know anyone in the Cincinnati area that wants to work, even part time in the mornings a few days a week, tasks like mowing fairways, filling divots, etc. The opportunity to play Camargo on Monday afternoons and be outside on a beautiful piece of property. Itâs a great job for bored retired individuals. Contact me and we will set something up. Thank you!
9 Likes
Dang would love to see those Raynor par 3s! Need any weekend help?
2 Likes
Message me if serious. Weekend help is always nice. Once we start to frost regularly, end of season.