Columbus · United States · Ohio
Scioto Country Club
Scioto Course
The Scioto Course holds a renowned position in Ohio golf. It's the club where Jack Nicklaus learned the game. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this course is set within a wooded park where the lines of play unfold amidst trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique American golf experience, characterized by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Scioto Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial value.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,400 m · 1916
At a glance
The Scioto Course holds a renowned position in Ohio golf. It's the club where Jack Nicklaus learned the game. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this course is set within a wooded park where the lines of play unfold amidst trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique American golf experience, characterized by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Scioto Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial value.
Geography & setting
The Scioto Course is located in Columbus, Ohio, in the United States. The course unfolds within a wooded park where the lines of play are drawn between trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical understanding should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, the prevailing exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Le club où Jack Nicklaus a appris le jeu.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 70, and measures approximately 6400 meters from the reference markers. It leverages its parkland environment to shape angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.sciotocc.com/