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Hamilton Elks Golf Club is located in Hamilton, Ohio, situated between Cincinnati and Dayton. The club features 27 holes arranged in three courses: the Red and White courses, which comprise the original 18 holes, designed and built by Donald Ross in 1925, and the Blue course, designed and built by Michael Hurdzan in 1995. The Red and White courses play as a par-72 and stretch to 6,467 yards from the back tees.

The two Donald Ross nines are laid out on gently undulating terrain, with the par-3 5th on the Red Course at 217 yards from the back tees serving as the #1 handicap hole. On the Blue Course, the property is flatter and lined with woods but challenges come from ravines and a large lake, including the par-4 fourth hole which is bisected by two ravines and at 336 yards demands two precise shots to reach the green in regulation.

The course has earned a reputation among better golfers while remaining excellent for juniors and beginners, with the Red and White courses lacking forced carries and hazards that allow beginning golfers to play with minimal frustrations. The 27-hole layout ensures fast play, with 18 holes at Hamilton Elks typically taking 4 hours or less. Tournaments and league play occur almost every day during the season, with PGA Professionals organizing events for every standard of golfer and age group, including juniors and seniors.