Gibson Bay Golf Course
Plan your round at Gibson Bay Golf Course
Gibson Bay Golf Course is a public 18-hole course at 2000 Gibson Bay Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, on the 450-acre Lake Reba recreation complex. Michael Hurdzan designed it and it opened in 1993; Golf Digest named it an honorable mention best new public course. The par 72 layout plays 7,130 yards from the black tees, with bentgrass tees, fairways and greens, and the open site lets wind affect shots.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Michael Hurdzan
- Opened 1993
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Gibson Bay Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
384
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
488
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
161
yds ·White
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Hole 4
341
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
304
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
146
yds ·White
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Hole 7
443
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
304
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
379
yds ·White
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Hole 10
320
yds ·White
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Hole 11
379
yds ·White
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Hole 12
183
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
344
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
545
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
351
yds ·White
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Hole 16
457
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
116
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
357
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | White | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 441 | 384 | 282 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 542 | 488 | 400 |
| 3 | 3 | 14 | 203 | 161 | 109 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 403 | 341 | 282 |
| 5 | 4 | 15 | 380 | 304 | 239 |
| 6 | 3 | 17 | 190 | 146 | 88 |
| 7 | 5 | 7 | 501 | 443 | 379 |
| 8 | 4 | 18 | 375 | 304 | 254 |
| 9 | 4 | 8 | 426 | 379 | 276 |
| Out | 36 | 3,461 | 2,950 | 2,309 | |
| 10 | 4 | 11 | 379 | 320 | 253 |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | 443 | 379 | 329 |
| 12 | 3 | 10 | 249 | 183 | 131 |
| 13 | 4 | 5 | 432 | 344 | 311 |
| 14 | 5 | 1 | 601 | 545 | 312 |
| 15 | 4 | 12 | 403 | 351 | 278 |
| 16 | 5 | 6 | 571 | 457 | 415 |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | 174 | 116 | 69 |
| 18 | 4 | 9 | 417 | 357 | 287 |
| In | 36 | 3,669 | 3,052 | 2,385 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,130 | 6,002 | 4,694 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 131 | 68.8 / 121 | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book tee times online through the course's booking page
- Up to five sets of tees per hole, so pick the length that suits you
- The course is open and exposed, so check the wind
- A short course and junior golf programs are also offered
Practice facilities
The club's site links to golf instruction, club fitting and a golf simulator rental, along with a short course.
Rentals & pro shop
A golf shop is on site.
Quick answers
Gibson Bay Golf Course at a glance
Is Gibson Bay Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Gibson Bay Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Gibson Bay Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Gibson Bay Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,694 to 7,130 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Gibson Bay Golf Course?
Yes. You can see Gibson Bay Golf Course hole by hole on its interactive 3D map: fly a hole free, then unlock the rest.
Who designed Gibson Bay Golf Course?
Gibson Bay Golf Course was designed by Michael Hurdzan and opened in 1993.
What practice facilities does Gibson Bay Golf Course have?
The club's site links to golf instruction, club fitting and a golf simulator rental, along with a short course.
How do you book a tee time at Gibson Bay Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (859) 623-0225.
Where is Gibson Bay Golf Course?
Gibson Bay Golf Course is at 2000 Gibson Bay Dr, Richmond, KY 40475.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
3D course map
Gibson Bay Golf Course hole by hole, in 3D.
Fly down each hole on real 3D imagery: tilt, turn and zoom to see the landing areas, the hazards and the green before you play.
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