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Hyde Park Golf & Country Club
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
18 Holes · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
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About Hyde Park Golf & Country Club
Hyde Park Golf & Country Club is a private 18-hole parkland course in Cincinnati, Ohio. The club was founded in 1909 with nine holes laid out by Tom Bendelow, and Donald Ross later turned it into a full 18-hole course. Ross's version is known for its unusual ground features and mature trees.
- Zoysia grass covers the fairways.
- Four par 3s are singled out as demanding tests of the iron game.
- Architect Tyler Rae led the restoration, working to bring back Ross's original design principles.
- The work removed trees, widened the fairways and restored bunkers that had been lost.
History of Hyde Park Golf & Country Club
Hyde Park began as a nine-hole course in 1909, designed by Tom Bendelow. Donald Ross later expanded it to 18 holes, and his design is the one the club has worked to protect ever since. In July 2025 the course closed for a restoration that cleared overgrown trees and widened fairways.
When to play Hyde Park Golf & Country Club
Hyde Park is a member club, so timing depends on your host's invitation. Ask your host which days the course is open to guests, and whether the restored bunkers and fairways are in play.
Playing Hyde Park Golf & Country Club: tips
Hyde Park is private, and a round means playing as a member's guest; the club does not sell public tee times. Ask your host about tee times, dress and walking, since policies are set by the club. The clubhouse is at 3740 Erie Avenue in Cincinnati.
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3740 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hyde Park Golf & Country Club
What else does Hyde Park offer besides golf?
The club also has dining, a pool and tennis facilities, so a visit as a guest can include more than a round of golf.
Why did Hyde Park close in 2025?
It closed in July 2025 for a restoration meant to return the course toward Donald Ross's design; the club planned a reopening for June 2026, so check the current status with your host.