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Few golf courses in the Bluegrass State carry the pedigree of Griffin Gate, a Rees Jones design that has long stood as one of Lexington's most celebrated layouts. Jones shaped the course around the rolling Kentucky terrain in a way that rewards strategic play, and the design has earned a devoted following among serious golfers throughout central Kentucky and beyond. It remains one of the stronger resort-style tests in a state where golf culture runs deep alongside its legendary horse farms and bourbon heritage.
Griffin Gate sits adjacent to the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort, giving it the polished, well-maintained character of a destination property — the kind of place where out-of-town visitors arrive with their sticks already packed and locals book tee times well in advance. The Lexington setting means you're playing in genuine horse country, with the pastoral beauty of the Inner Bluegrass region framing nearly every hole.
Jones threaded the routing through mature trees and natural elevation changes that keep all 18 holes visually distinct. The course plays firm and fair, rewarding players who manage the ball off the tee and respect the nuanced green complexes — a hallmark of Jones's design philosophy throughout his career.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold · men | 6,787 | 73.1 | 138 | 72 |
| Gold · women | 6,787 | 79.6 | 145 | 72 |
| Green · men | 6,518 | 71 | 135 | 72 |
| Green · women | 6,518 | 77.2 | 141 | 72 |
| Blue · men | 6,195 | 70.3 | 133 | 72 |
| Blue · women | 6,195 | 76.4 | 137 | 72 |
| White · men | 5,757 | 68.2 | 125 | 72 |
| White · women | 5,757 | 73.9 | 132 | 72 |
| Silver · men | 4,918 | 63.7 | 120 | 72 |
| Silver · women | 4,918 | 69 | 126 | 72 |
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