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Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a water lovers' paradise surrounded by forested, rolling hills. The resort is located near Kentucky’s famous cave area, which includes Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world! The course at Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers a challenging test of golf in a relaxing setting. The course winds around hills and through valleys near the shore of Barren River Lake. The layout will test your course management skills. Accurate shots to well chosen positions are a must. This is a course that you can't play just once. But when you've finished #18, enjoy a fine dinner at the lodge, and partake in the many other amenities of the park.

Golf Tips
10, July 2025

Golf Tip: How to Hit a Bump and Run

It’s Open Championship week—time for links-style golf, creative shot-making, and some serious rollouts. One of the signature moves you’ll see around the greens? The bump and run.

Darren deMaille from QuickFixGolf.com breaks it down step by step so you can add this classic shot to your game.

What Is a Bump and Run?

The bump and run is a low-flying shot designed to roll out like a putt once it lands. It’s ideal when you’re just off the green and want to minimize air time—especially on firm turf and in