Champions Golf Course

The rolling farmland southeast of Ohio's capital transforms into a surprisingly demanding test that punishes wayward drives with dense rough and strategically placed water hazards. This Jack Nicklaus signature design showcases the Golden Bear's philosophy of risk-reward golf, particularly on the back nine where elevated greens and forced carries separate pretenders from players. At under $60 for weekend play, it delivers big-course architecture without the country club pretense that plagues too many Columbus-area tracks.