Local Rules
Out of bounds
Out of bounds is defined by the inside edge of white stakes, fenceposts, the swimming pool fence at ground level and the parking lot. The barn, courtyard, roof on holes 1 and 18, and Pro Shop roof are also out of bounds.
Maintained flower beds
Relief from maintained flower beds is mandatory and may be taken without penalty at the nearest point of relief, within one club-length and no nearer the hole.
Fence and cart path relief
On holes 11, 12 and 16, when the boundary fence and cart path both interfere with stance or intended swing, relief may be taken at the nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole.
Embedded ball rule
The embedded ball rule is in effect through the green.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course pairs a long club history with a detailed, structure-rich rules environment. Its character is shaped by mature parkland golf, defined boundaries and several hole-specific relief situations that reward careful attention before play. Western Hills Country Club is an 18-hole Thomas Bendelow-designed club in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1912 and set along Cleves Warsaw Pike. A historic Cincinnati club with a strategic parkland test
Major Risks
Changing conditions The course is open year-round; seasonal conditions can affect rollout and green response. Nine-hole rhythm A shorter format still requires a clear plan for each hole and a steady pace.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm the active blue tee and review the scorecard before starting. Identify the out-of-bounds boundaries and structures listed in the Local Rules. Use the mandatory flower-bed relief when applicable. Remember the special fence/cart-path relief on holes 11, 12 and 16. Play with the scorecard rules in mind
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Based on official club information. LOW
Course Conditions
NOT_VERIFIED Current conditions not verified Confirm active tees and any current club notices before play. The official scorecard verifies standing Local Rules, but same-day conditions were not checked. The course profile and standing rules are verified; confirm today's setup on arrival.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Western Hills Country Club in 30 seconds The scorecard identifies multiple out-of-bounds boundaries and several structures that count as out of bounds. Know the boundaries Maintained flower beds and the fence/cart-path situation on holes 11, 12 and 16 have specific relief instructions. Remember special relief The embedded-ball rule is in effect through the green. Watch embedded balls A historic Cincinnati parkland club where boundary details and hole-specific relief rules matter as much as shot execution.
Regulations
Read the public Local Rules guide and verified course information for Western Hills Country Club.