A. J. Jolly Golf Course

A. J. Jolly Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course located in Alexandria, Kentucky, adjacent to A. J. Jolly Park. Designed by William H. Diddel, ASGCA, the course opened in 1962 and stretches 6,235 yards from the longest tees with a par of 71. It features a course rating of 70.0 and a slope rating of 128 on Bent Grass greens.

The course is characterized as a hidden beauty that winds through a nature-friendly environment, creating a natural and beautiful landscape suited for serious golfers. Its design emphasizes harmony with the surrounding terrain and wildlife habitat. The course presents moderate challenge with its slope rating of 128, making it accessible yet engaging for golfers of varying skill levels.

A. J. Jolly has earned significant recognition, being rated among Golf Advisor's Top 15 Public Courses in Kentucky for eight consecutive years (2016-2023), and was ranked #11 in the Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. in 2018. It has also been recognized as a top destination for play in Kentucky by bestthingsky.com multiple times.