Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course
Plan your round at Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course
Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course is the 18-hole, par 72 course at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park in Dawson Springs. Larry Packard designed it, and it opened in 1963 as nine holes before growing to a full 18 in 2003. It plays through a small valley ringed by rolling hills and woods, with a creek running through the middle that affects every front-nine hole and a back nine laid out through pine forest. From the back tees it measures 6,760 yards (73.1 rating, 123 slope).
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Larry Packard
- Opened 1963
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
110
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
274
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
404
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
332
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
146
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
350
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
295
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
465
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
267
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
324
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
324
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
455
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
130
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
397
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
488
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
122
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
305
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
316
yds ·Tee 3
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Tee 1 | Tee 2 | Tee 3 | Women's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 17 | 152 | 131 | 110 | 101 |
| 2 | 4 | 13 | 374 | 345 | 274 | 266 |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 446 | 420 | 404 | 393 |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 460 | 430 | 332 | 318 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 191 | 169 | 146 | 134 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 473 | 417 | 350 | 316 |
| 7 | 4 | 7 | 391 | 354 | 295 | 253 |
| 8 | 5 | 11 | 529 | 505 | 465 | 340 |
| 9 | 4 | 9 | 330 | 300 | 267 | 259 |
| Out | 36 | 3,346 | 3,071 | 2,643 | 2,380 | |
| 10 | 4 | 10 | 376 | 334 | 324 | 274 |
| 11 | 4 | 12 | 386 | 346 | 324 | 220 |
| 12 | 5 | 8 | 541 | 503 | 455 | 402 |
| 13 | 3 | 16 | 198 | 168 | 130 | 112 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 440 | 412 | 397 | 306 |
| 15 | 5 | 4 | 566 | 531 | 488 | 398 |
| 16 | 3 | 14 | 163 | 150 | 122 | 101 |
| 17 | 4 | 18 | 353 | 323 | 305 | 280 |
| 18 | 4 | 6 | 391 | 345 | 316 | 271 |
| In | 36 | 3,414 | 3,112 | 2,861 | 2,364 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,760 | 6,183 | 5,504 | 4,744 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.1 / 123 | 70.7 / 121 | 69.2 / 117 | 66.9 / 109 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Yardage markers on the course are at 150 yards only, so bring a rangefinder or use the scorecard
- Expect a creek in play on the front nine and pine-lined holes on the back
- There is no driving range, so warm up on the putting green
Carts & walking
Carts are available (without GPS) and walking is allowed.
Practice facilities
There is a putting green. The course has no driving range.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental clubs are available.
Food & drink
Clifty Creek Restaurant at the park serves traditional Kentucky dishes, including the hot brown. Pennyrile Lodge and lakeside cottages are on the park for overnight stays.
Policies
The course is open year-round, weather permitting. It is part of the state resort park and open to the public.
Quick answers
Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course at a glance
Is Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course open to the public?
Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,744 to 6,760 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course?
Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course was designed by Larry Packard and opened in 1963.
What are the cart and walking rules at Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course?
Carts are available (without GPS) and walking is allowed.
What practice facilities does Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course have?
There is a putting green. The course has no driving range.
What food and drink does Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course have?
Clifty Creek Restaurant at the park serves traditional Kentucky dishes, including the hot brown. Pennyrile Lodge and lakeside cottages are on the park for overnight stays.
How do you book a tee time at Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course?
Call the course at (270) 797-7888.
Where is Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course?
Pennyrile Forest State Park Golf Course is at 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd, Dawson Springs, KY 42408.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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