Stonelick Hills History
In just about every major city I have traveled in my lifetime, there
exists at least one upscale Golf Club that was truly built just
for GOLF. Sounds pretty logical…. Right? Not necessarily!
Most new clubs in Cincinnati in the last 10 to
20 years were built with an eye towards the ultimate goal…
PROFIT! Not that there is anything wrong with that. Many of these
are real estate deals disguised as Golf Clubs. The course is built,
lots are sold, homes are constructed surrounding each hole and eventually
the original developer sells the course to the home owners and heads
off to the next project. The golf experience is forever polluted
by the economic necessity of an invasive residential community.
Stonelick Hills will always be different, you
have my word. Although there are a few home sites, they will be
adjacent to just two wooded holes and will be out of play, not in
plain view of the golfer. The driving force behind Stonelick Hills
was to design and build a pure, golf only environment and spend
my remaining years improving all aspects of the golf experience,
a lifetime labor of love. Cash created by operations will be used
to improve the course and fully amenitize the clubhouse and the
surrounding property. The ultimate goal is to have the finest public
course in the state with a relatively small, select membership.
We are well on our way!
My staff and I welcome you to experience a one
of a kind course, routed through heavily forested hills and over
and around numerous ponds and lakes. All golfers from every set
of tees will appreciate the uniqueness of each hole and feel individually
challenged by the variety of shots necessary to complete such a
strategic layout. Enjoy your round as a relaxing stroll through
nature, inhabited by the variety of wildlife typical of such unspoiled
surroundings. Don’t let the climax created by the beauty and
drama so evident in the finishing holes impede your ability to fully
appreciate the genuine balance in the design and the conditioning
of the entire golf course. I truly hope we exceed your expectations
and your visit is a relaxing escape from the hectic pace of today!
Jeff Osterfeld
Course Designer/Owner
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