Thursday, April 13, 2000

Golf course of the week: Legendary Run

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BY John Erardi
The Cincinnati Enquirer

The fourth green at Legendary Run. (Ernest Coleman photo) | ZOOM |

        For true immersion into Scottish-links golf, the front nine of Legendary Run is excellent. The wooded back nine is a good test, but what sets Legendary Run apart from other public venues are its gorsey native grasses, pot bunkers and bump-and-run opportunities.

        There's no ocean here, but because this front nine sits atop a near-treeless plateau above the Ohio River, it has the wind one associates with golf in Scotland and Ireland.

        The openness of the front side is a giveaway of Legendary's past life: it was Marvin Warner's horse farm, originally slated to become a private golf club. The public's the winner this time, because big-name architect Arthur Hills produced a gem.

        “I think it's one of the best 9-hole stretches in Cincinnati,” said assistant pro Tad Frederick.

        No.4 (pictured above) has a pot bunker directly in front of the green and a larger one to the right. No.8 has a pot bunker next to the green at the top of a gully (good luck getting out of that one); the tall grasses on either side of the fairways add to the Scottish feel.

        Also setting this course apart: a 19th hole — not the standard watering hole — but an actual water hole, a 163-yard par 3 (from the back tees) with a two-tiered green that figures to settle any ties.

        Enquirer tip of the week: Walk the front nine, and then get your mandatory cart for the back nine. The front is easily traversible on foot, and you'll experience true links-style golf, plus save $6 per person on the 18-hole cart fee. Listen closely, and you'll hear train whistles from the Kentucky side of the Ohio River.

        Pace of play — 4¹/₂ hours.

        Dress — No jeans; collars on shirts.

        Directions: I-275 to Beechmont Avenue exit; left on Beechmont; right on Nine Mile; left on Bradbury; left on Legendary Run Drive. Fees: (Carts — $12 per person for 18 holes.)

        Fees — $31 Monday-Thursday; $37 Friday-Sunday; $33 Friday-Sunday after 3 p.m.; $27 Monday-Thursday before 10 a.m. (includes continental breakfast). Nine-hole rate — $19 Monday-Thursday; $23 Friday-Sunday.

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