Walden Ponds Golf Club
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Walden Ponds Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72 championship course in Hamilton, Ohio, designed by Michael Hurdzan. The golf community takes its name from Thoreau's poem and sits on an estate first built in 1831. It plays 7,001 yards from the Black tees (73.6 rating, 132 slope).
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Michael Hurdzan
Course strategy
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Walden Ponds Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
387
yds ·White
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Hole 2
161
yds ·White
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Hole 3
301
yds ·White
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Hole 4
492
yds ·White
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Hole 5
299
yds ·White
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Hole 6
422
yds ·White
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Hole 7
384
yds ·White
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Hole 8
288
yds ·White
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Hole 9
143
yds ·White
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Hole 10
445
yds ·White
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Hole 11
356
yds ·White
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Hole 12
151
yds ·White
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Hole 13
364
yds ·White
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Hole 14
314
yds ·White
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Hole 15
149
yds ·White
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Hole 16
426
yds ·White
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Hole 17
314
yds ·White
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Hole 18
444
yds ·White
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ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 460 | 427 | 387 | 351 | 332 |
| 2 | 3 | 10 | 198 | 176 | 161 | 149 | 114 |
| 3 | 4 | 14 | 375 | 325 | 301 | 296 | 276 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 562 | 528 | 492 | 453 | 419 |
| 5 | 4 | 8 | 355 | 324 | 299 | 278 | 265 |
| 6 | 5 | 18 | 500 | 456 | 422 | 386 | 353 |
| 7 | 4 | 6 | 455 | 417 | 384 | 356 | 322 |
| 8 | 4 | 16 | 360 | 321 | 288 | 256 | 221 |
| 9 | 3 | 12 | 215 | 187 | 143 | 140 | 111 |
| Out | 36 | 3,480 | 3,161 | 2,877 | 2,665 | 2,413 | |
| 10 | 5 | 5 | 520 | 497 | 445 | 419 | 408 |
| 11 | 4 | 7 | 420 | 392 | 356 | 332 | 278 |
| 12 | 3 | 15 | 201 | 177 | 151 | 147 | 129 |
| 13 | 4 | 9 | 434 | 397 | 364 | 336 | 281 |
| 14 | 4 | 17 | 375 | 338 | 314 | 296 | 241 |
| 15 | 3 | 11 | 206 | 172 | 149 | 145 | 136 |
| 16 | 4 | 1 | 475 | 444 | 426 | 392 | 345 |
| 17 | 4 | 13 | 380 | 344 | 314 | 296 | 265 |
| 18 | 5 | 3 | 510 | 482 | 444 | 412 | 389 |
| In | 36 | 3,521 | 3,243 | 2,963 | 2,775 | 2,472 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,001 | 6,404 | 5,840 | 5,440 | 4,885 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 132 | 70.8 / 127 | 68.2 / 122 | 66.3 / 116 | 63.7 / 106 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a collared shirt; no tank tops, T-shirts, cut-offs or denim
- Do not bring outside food or drinks
- Only players are allowed on the course
- Stay off resident property
- Use the Tee It Forward chart on the scorecard to choose tees
Dress code
A shirt with a collar is required. Tank tops, T-shirts and cut-offs are not acceptable, and denim is not allowed.
Carts & walking
Two bags are allowed per cart, with one set of clubs per player. Play is restricted to course property, and traffic on resident property is not permitted.
Practice facilities
The club has a driving range and practice greens, weather permitting.
Pace of play
The scorecard lists pace of play at 4 hours 30 minutes, and marshals are on the course. Faster players should be allowed through.
Policies
Public tee times are taken by phone or online under the club's tee time policy. Outside food and beverages are not permitted on the premises, and outside alcohol is illegal. Only players are permitted on the course, and USGA rules govern play. Port-O-Lets are on the course at the 5th tee, between the 9th green and 10th tee, and left of the 13th green.
Quick answers
Walden Ponds Golf Club at a glance
Is Walden Ponds Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Walden Ponds Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does Walden Ponds Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Walden Ponds Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,885 to 7,001 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Walden Ponds Golf Club?
Walden Ponds Golf Club was designed by Michael Hurdzan.
What's the dress code at Walden Ponds Golf Club?
A shirt with a collar is required. Tank tops, T-shirts and cut-offs are not acceptable, and denim is not allowed.
What are the cart and walking rules at Walden Ponds Golf Club?
Two bags are allowed per cart, with one set of clubs per player. Play is restricted to course property, and traffic on resident property is not permitted.
What practice facilities does Walden Ponds Golf Club have?
The club has a driving range and practice greens, weather permitting.
What's the pace of play at Walden Ponds Golf Club?
The scorecard lists pace of play at 4 hours 30 minutes, and marshals are on the course. Faster players should be allowed through.
How do you book a tee time at Walden Ponds Golf Club?
Call the course at (513) 785-2999.
Where is Walden Ponds Golf Club?
Walden Ponds Golf Club is at 6090 Golf Club Lane, Hamilton, OH 45011.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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