Private
Idle Hour Country Club
64
Alister Index
Course
Exclusivity
Prestige
Experience
Compete
64
Alister Index
Course
Exclusivity
Prestige
Experience
Compete
Lexington, KY · Founded
Idle Hour Country Club is a private golf club in Lexington, Kentucky, founded in 1927. The club has 18 holes, a par of 70. The average member handicap is 16.8 with 31% single-digit players.
Idle Hour Country Club has anchored Lexington's golf tradition since 1927 amid the rolling Bluegrass countryside.
Scorecard
7,011 yardsRating 74.7Slope 138
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| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Ross | 437 | 220 | 463 | 167 | 319 | 442 | 461 | 499 | 404 | 3,412 | 370 | 214 | 529 | 186 | 438 | 475 | 442 | 484 | 461 | 3,599 | 7,011 |
| Back | 419 | 207 | 443 | 139 | 301 | 425 | 433 | 468 | 381 | 3,216 | 353 | 184 | 517 | 163 | 418 | 420 | 421 | 434 | 479 | 3,389 | 6,605 |
| Middle | 418 | 184 | 420 | 138 | 299 | 414 | 406 | 466 | 378 | 3,123 | 325 | 183 | 511 | 165 | 414 | 401 | 300 | 421 | 456 | 3,176 | 6,299 |
| Forward | 378 | 185 | 422 | 123 | 284 | 414 | 411 | 446 | 339 | 3,002 | 330 | 162 | 509 | 145 | 380 | 404 | 402 | 421 | 438 | 3,191 | 6,193 |
| Forward | 377 | 184 | 369 | 122 | 283 | 352 | 377 | 445 | 334 | 2,843 | 325 | 161 | 446 | 146 | 375 | 360 | 353 | 340 | 434 | 2,940 | 5,783 |
| Hybrid | 340 | 129 | 366 | 110 | 220 | 357 | 385 | 408 | 279 | 2,594 | 275 | 116 | 445 | 94 | 304 | 361 | 355 | 336 | 417 | 2,703 | 5,297 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
Membership Information
Member Profile
Above Average
16.8
Avg Handicap
Median Handicap15.3
Handicap Distribution
17
25
17
ScratchSingle digitTeens20+
Single-digit players31%
Gender split81% M / 19% F
Based on GHIN handicap data. Individual member information is not stored or displayed.
About Idle Hour Country Club
The club's 18-hole layout captures the natural contours of Kentucky's horse country with its undulating fairways and strategic design. Nearly a century of private club heritage defines this Lexington institution.
Key Facts
- Idle Hour Country Club is located in Lexington, Kentucky.
- Club type: private.
- Year founded: 1927.
- Number of holes: 18.
- Par: 70.
- Average member handicap: 16.8.
- Single-digit handicap players: 31%.
- GHIN-registered members: 62.
- Membership types: private.
- Alister Index score: 64/100.
Frequently Asked Questions About Idle Hour Country Club
How do I join Idle Hour Country Club?
Idle Hour Country Club is a private golf club offering private membership. Contact the club directly for current membership availability and application procedures.
How many holes does Idle Hour Country Club have?
Idle Hour Country Club is an 18-hole private golf club. The club was founded in 1927. The course is in Lexington, Kentucky.
What is the Alister Index score for Idle Hour Country Club?
Idle Hour Country Club scores 64 out of 100 on the Alister Index (grade D). The score covers all five dimensions: course quality, exclusivity, prestige, member experience, and competitiveness.
Where is Idle Hour Country Club located?
Idle Hour Country Club is located at 1815 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40502. You can reach the club by phone at (859) 266-1121. Visit their website for directions and additional contact information.
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