Warkworth Golf Club is pure country golf — scenic, quiet, and full of character. This 18-hole, par-72 course winds through rolling farmland just outside the village of Warkworth. The routing uses the natural contours beautifully: elevated tees, valley fairways, and greens framed by mature trees.
The opening holes are wide and forgiving, allowing players to find rhythm before the course tightens on the back nine. The greens are firm and fair, and several holes — especially the par-4 10th and par-5 16th — demand precise distance control to set up a scoring chance.
There’s no artificial drama here — just well-routed holes that flow naturally with the land. The clubhouse has a welcoming patio with panoramic views of the final hole, and the staff reflect the kind of hospitality that keeps players returning year after year.
Warkworth is a reminder that golf doesn’t need to be flashy to be memorable. It’s the kind of place where you play once and immediately start planning your return trip.
While some golf courses rely on feints, jabs and rabbit punches, Virtues Golf Club goes straight for the kisser with 18 holes of roundhouses and haymakers. The 7,243-yard parkland-style layout, located 40 miles from downtown Columbus, OH, was designed by Arthur Hills and ranks among the “Top 100 Public Courses in America” by Golf Digest. In fact, the course is considered by many publications to be
