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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7071 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.7

Cooks Creek Golf Club (previously known as Raintree South Golf Club) is bordered by Little Walnut Creek on one side and the Scioto River on the other, providing a scenic setting that is ideal for a round of golf. The course is a certified Audubon Sanctuary and there is also a Blue Herron rookery on site. Opened in 1993, the golf course is relatively young but it has already established a reputation for being one of central Ohio's best public courses. Local architects Michael Hurzdan and Dana Fry designed the course with the assistance of John Cook. Cooks Creek has two completely unique nines that offer two different sets of challenges. The diverse layout requires careful strategy and it will also test your shot-making abilities. With two bodies of water serving as neighbors, water definitely plays a role on the golf course.

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1993) John Cook (1993) Dana Fry (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "John Cook Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. Collared shirt, bermuda shorts.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Ohio (2017 #21)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2017 #12)

Reviews

3.2
373 Reviews (373)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 31
Bunkers 26
Elevation Changes 25
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 29
Locals 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 36
Convenient to the City 12

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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Absolutely Terrible!!!!!!!!!!!

I have played this course the past 5 years and each time the condition has deteriorated while I certainly understand the weather in central Ohio has played havoc on courses this year there is no and I mean no fairway with any grass on it. Beyond the the pathways to the greens ans the stairs leading to the tee boxes are in such poor condition you could turn an ankle getting to the tee box. The course layout is phenomenal but the condition of the course is horrific. I played with a two that was told by the staff that the rate was discounted I don't know that the $10 hot deal that I see offered would be enough to draw me back. I will never be back, there is no effort being put into the upkeep of the course, the greens or the steps/stair ways leading to tees. If I could give it a ZERO rating I would.......DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ......you would be better off playing a a local municipal course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/09/2019

Hi, we understand your frustration with the conditions of the course. We are doing as much as we can to restore the course and hope that you will consider returning one day in the future. We do our best to price based on many factors, including conditions. Your feedback is very important to us.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

What a shame

This course used to be really good. Always in great shape and great layout. It’s a shame the course has fallen into such bad shape. Fairways are very bad, probably the worst I’ve played on this year. Tee boxes were in average shape. Greens however I thought were in prett good shape and rolled true. Sand traps had little sand in them and the 2 I hit out of essentially felt like hitting off dirt. Fit and finish of the course was poor. Gave me the feeling the course is in financial trouble. Cart paths were in poor shape as were bridges on 10. Stairs leading too and from tees were in very poor shape as well. Course just no longer has that top end feel.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/19/2019

Hi, we are sorry that you found our course in less than desirable shape. The weather has definitely been a scorcher which effected the course. But, we are working diligently to get it back to its top shape. Your feedback is important to us, and we hope that you will consider returning in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wish this course was closer than 40 miles. I would play it more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/12/2019

Hi Grant, we appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We appreciate you making the trip and look forward to having you back!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cook's Creek 1Jul19

One of my favorite central Ohio courses. Interesting holes with lots of nature to look at. Always enjoy playing here. I only played golf once or twice a year until a friend got me interested when I was 60, and this was the first course that I ever played.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/12/2019

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Cooks Creek.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Only 9 holes open

Played 8 thru 16 and told I could play it twice
My wife became ill morning of and they blew me off on rain check

I payed 60 dollars to playb9 holes

Very Disappointed

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/09/2019

Hi, we are sorry to hear that you had a poor experience. Please contact us at the pro shop so we can discuss this further. 740-983-3636

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only 9 to play

Due to all the rain, the majority of the holes on the front nine and a few on the back nine were closed. Tee boxes were in good condition, greens were in great condition. Staff was friendly and I’m glad that I got the hot deal and had already paid. They were offering a discount on the greens fees due to the course conditions and was a few dollars cheaper than the hot deal price. Overall it was a good experience and I’d use this app again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 06/27/2019

Hi Braun, we appreciate your feedback. As much as we want to control the weather, we cannot. We had to close some of the holes because they were unplayable. We hope that you will consider coming back in the future.

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Layout

The course was in great shape considering the rain that came down the night before. The elevation changes were unexpected since it’s so flat all around. We are from the Youngstown area and will stop here again when we are in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/24/2019

Hi Mike, thank you for the five-star review! We are happy to hear that you found Cooks Creek in great shape. Thanks for your feedback, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Great course with excellent layout! Spread out very nice . We are from out of town and will play here every time we are back through!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/24/2019

Hi Mike, thank you for the five-star review! We are happy to hear that you found Cooks Creek an enjoyable layout. Thanks for your feedback, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always enjoy Cooks Creek

We play CC fairly frequently and always enjoy the course, clubhouse & staff. We're always made to feel welcome and will continue to come back to CC.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Terrific course

Couldn't be happier with my choice to play at cooks creek simply a beautiful course. My only suggestions would be more attention to some of the sand bunkers and permanent signs telling you which way to go course can be confusing if you are not paying attention

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/22/2019

Hi, thank you so much for your five-star review! We appreciate your feedback and are glad that you had a wonderful time at Cooks Creek Golf Club. We'll see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, just needs a few things to be a premier course in the area

I absolutely love the layout of cooks creek. It’s challenging and fun. A tee box for every skill level. The grass is in pretty great shape...especially with the high waters as of late. The course was a bit soggy from the rain, so it played a little longer than usual, but like I said, was in great shape.

The one area where an improvement could be made is the bunkers. A little attention to the quality of the bunkers would put this course over the top.

One area where there was a significant improvement over the last time I played here is the cooks grill. The chicken bacon ranch panini was fantastic.

This really is one of my favorite local courses. What a great place to play a quit round of golf on a great layout!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/13/2019

Hi, thank you for the five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the layout. Thanks for stopping by Cooks Creek Golf Club and we can't wait to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best layouts in area

Love this course and don’t think it can be beat for the money. That being said, they need a starter/ranger. Round took 6 hours and people teeing off in front of my group had a tee time 40 mins before they were teeing off. There were 4-5 groups on each hole. A starter setting a good pace would help. Love this course though and think if it were in just little better shape it would be the best public course in area.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/13/2019

Hi, thank you for the four-star review! We are thrilled that you enjoy playing our course. We appreciate your feedback regarding pace of play and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Weekend golf

This course is great greens are awesome and fairways are immaculate love playing here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/06/2019

Hi, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the greens and fairways. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round

Was met at the club house by Mr. Cook, he was pleasant and caring. Found course to be in great shape, despite all the rain we've had. Enjoy the layout and the golfing experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/30/2019

Hi, thank you for the five stars! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience overall. Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Rainy Friday

Unfortunately we were rained out! Can't wait to get back out though. One of my top courses in Ohio!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/29/2019

Hi, thank you for the five-star review! We are sorry to hear that you were rained out, but we are glad that you consider Cooks Creek one of your top courses in Ohio! Thank you!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Easter Sunday play

We enjoyed our round. This was our second time playing at CCGC. Impressed by the beauty of the golf course. Will certainly be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/23/2019

Hi, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad that you had an enjoyable golfing experience with us the other day. We can't wait to see you again soon! #cookscreekgolfclub #cookscreekgolf

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Cook's Creek 18Apr19

One of my favorite central Ohio public courses. Multiple memorable holes. Nice mix of long and short par 4's. Good changes in elevation. A very fun course to play. Tough course to walk. Looking forward to the next time I get to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/22/2019

Hi, thank you for the five-star review! We are happy to hear that you consider Cooks Creek one of your favorites! We'll see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Rude Woman

The course was beautiful but the woman I dealt with at the front desk was very rude and had no respect for the customer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/19/2019

Hi, we are so sorry to hear that you didn't have a pleasant experience with our staff. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope that you still had a good round of golf the other day.

Played On
Reviews 104
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Spring day at Cooks Creek

Had a wonderful day at CC with a close friend and bro n law. The weather was ideal at 74*, overcast and little wind. The greens were lightning fast, enjoyable and totally unexpected this early in the season. Always a treat to play this course!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/19/2019

Hi Dan, thank you for the five stars! We are thrilled that you had an awesome time at Cooks Creek Golf Club. We can't wait to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/18/2019

Hi, thank you for the five stars! We are glad that you had a great golfing experience at Cooks Creek Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

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