Paxton Park Golf Course

This municipal track in western Kentucky's river country delivers surprising shot values across rolling terrain that never lets up. The front nine dances through mature hardwoods where dogleg placement rewards local knowledge, while the back nine opens up into windswept prairie-style holes that demand crisp iron play. At $35 for 18 holes with a cart, you'd be foolish to drive past this hidden gem on your way to fancier layouts.