If you’ve played your fair share of rounds around Ohio, you know Cincinnati golf courses quietly hold their own – and I’m not talking about overpriced resort courses or private clubs with waitlists longer than a rain delay at Augusta. I’m talking municipal golf, the backbone of Midwest golf culture. Affordable, accessible, and – in the Queen City’s case – surprisingly good.

The Cincinnati city golf courses are run by the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) and give you six solid options, each with its quirks, strengths, and the kind of old-school golf vibe you can’t fake. If you’re