Salt Fork State Park Golf Course
Lore City, Ohio
Not currently a partner course
Not currently a partner course
Salt Fork State Park Golf Course, located in the charming town of Lore City, Ohio, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned golf course architect Jack Kidwell and established in 1972, this 18-hole, par-71 course presents a delightful challenge with a total length of 6,056 yards from the blue tees. The course boasts a slope rating of 126 and a rating of 69.3, providing a fair test for experienced players while remaining accessible to beginners.
Golfers who have experienced Salt Fork State Park Golf Course have expressed a range of opinions. Some have lauded the excellent course conditions and the well-designed layout, praising the bent grass fairways and greens. Others, however, have voiced concerns about certain aspects of the course.
A common complaint pertains to the back nine greens, which some golfers find excessively sloped, making it difficult to achieve par or birdie putts. Suggestions have been made to modify these greens to enhance playability. Additionally, some players have noted challenging pin placements that can make scoring particularly difficult.
Despite these criticisms, many golfers have expressed positive sentiments about the overall layout and the picturesque beauty of the course. One player described it as a "shot maker's layout" that demands precision and skill, particularly on the undulating greens.
Golfer Collective, a respected golf course rating system, offers its own perspective on the value proposition of Salt Fork State Park Golf Course. While acknowledging the mixed reviews from golfers, Golfer Collective highlights the course's strengths, such as the well-maintained conditions and the scenic surroundings.
Golfer Collective also takes note of the positive feedback regarding the friendly and helpful staff at the course. Overall, Golfer Collective considers Salt Fork State Park Golf Course to be a worthwhile experience for golfers seeking a challenging yet enjoyable round in a beautiful setting.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue M: 69.3/126 | 389 | 368 | 486 | 163 | 316 | 161 | 357 | 505 | 199 | 2944 | 341 | 501 | 490 | 373 | 340 | 204 | 371 | 193 | 299 | 3112 | 6056 |
White M: 68.0/124 | 372 | 363 | 464 | 146 | 295 | 148 | 340 | 494 | 179 | 2801 | 333 | 495 | 478 | 355 | 320 | 178 | 355 | 180 | 291 | 2985 | 5786 |
Red W: 70.2/123 | 351 | 359 | 369 | 126 | 278 | 130 | 324 | 431 | 154 | 2522 | 323 | 407 | 464 | 343 | 304 | 155 | 339 | 101 | 283 | 2719 | 5241 |
Handicap | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | 71 | 6056 yards | 69.3 | 126 |
White | 71 | 5786 yards | 68.0 | 124 |
Red | 71 | 5241 yards | 70.2 | 123 |
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