Illustrative imageLexington, Kentucky
Idle Hour Country Club
About the club
Perhaps the most exclusive club in Kentucky found its way onto our ranking of Kentucky’s Best Golf Courses for the first time in 2023—thanks to finally obtaining enough ballots to be considered. For those fortunate to receive an invitation, you’ll encounter a Donald Ross gem built in the 1920s—with undulating and typically elevated greens that usually run as some of the fastest in the state. Architect Ron Prichard performed a renovation in recent years to restore a number of bunkers, and over time, the routing has been flipped—so the closing stretch on the front nine provides some of the course’s most challenging holes. Walking is encouraged at Idle Hour, with subtle land movement in the fairways, water and well-placed bunkers presenting a stout driving test.
Amenities
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Dining
Golf Course
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Idle Hour Country Club
Membership
2026/27
Monthly Equivalent
On request
over 10 yrs
Year 1 Total
On request
Lifetime Total
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Private Clubs team
Location
1815 Richmond Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40502, United States
Reviews
4.4
98 reviews
One of.the best uns around. Private of course.
Cory Jordan
I loved the food !! Excellent staff but I was a little weirded out by a cook in the store that kept touching the girl the clearly seem uncomfortable on Friday I was disgusted while seeing that I think I saw her talk to a manager she didn’t seem to do anything about it because the boy touch her again i am very disappointed on how they didn’t help the poor girl I hope she’s okay I haven’t seen her around again
Amer R
I was here as one of the string quartet musicians to play for an event that was held by a local gentleman. I don't have many pics because I was busy playing and then eating. The event organizer graciously provided a meal for all of us so thats the pic I provided here. As you can see, I think you can expect elegance and class here along with attention to details. The staff were nice and professional. An Elegant high class place.
G Ed