Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is The Ohio State University Golf Club open for anyone to play? Q: I don’t have an affiliation with the University, how do I gain access to the course?
A: The Ohio State University Golf Club is considered a semi-private club; a person must have an affiliation with the University in order to golf here. See "who can play" under the "GOLF" tab above.
A: If one does not have an affiliation, they are able to gain an affiliation through the Buckeye Club. Just go to buckeyeclub.org and make a $1500 donation ormore. When you come tocheck in, the golf shopstaff will ask to see yourdonationreceipt; this can come intheform of an email, Buckeye Club card, or letter received in the mail.
Q: What if I only want to play 9 holes, what is the cost? Q: My daughter/son is a student at the University and I pay tuition, does that give me an affiliation to play? Q: I am a former student, canI golf out there if I bringmy oldBuckID? Q: I am a graduate/alumni, can I still golf out there? Q: What if I can't find my Alumni Association card/never received one? Q: My husband/wife is an alumni, can I use myaffiliation as their spouseto play? Q: What if I do not have proper golf attire? Q: I have an affiliation, can I utilize the driving range whenever I want? How much is a bucket of balls?
A:Both courses onlyprovide "access" rates,therefore, it is one flat fee per round. This coverswhether you would like to play 9-hole, 14-holes, or the full 18-holes!The course does not provide 9-hole rates.
A: Unfortunately, no; thestudent of the university must accompany theguest if they would like to gain access to either of our courses. This includes thestudent making the tee time,being present at check-in, as well as accompanying them on the course. Pleaserefer to ourspectator policy for requirements.
A:No, your BuckID is no longer valid if you have withdrawn from the university or if you have graduated.
A: Yes, as a graduate you are automatically a member of the Alumni Association. As an Alumnus, you have golf privleges as an affiliate.
A: The Alumni Association is discontinuing the use of membership cards. They are encouraging all members to download the Alumni Association App and use the app to confirm their membership status.
A: The spouse of an Alumni Association member does not qualify. The alumni must accompany the spouse if they would like to gain access to either of our courses. This includes thealumni making the tee time,being present at check-in, as well as accompanying them on the course. Pleaserefer to ourspectator policy for requirements.
A: Proper golf attire must be worn at all times (this includes the off-season);no exceptions. If you are unsureabout proper golf attire, please refer to the dress code. If a guest were to not wear proper golf attire, the guest musteither find an outfitwhich adheresto thedress code orpurchase attire in the golf shop; our staff would be more than happy toassist you in findingsomething which meets our dress code requirements!However, if proper dress cannot be accommodated, your tee time will not be held up, rather, rescheduled at a latertime.
A: Unfortunately,our range is private to our membership only.
Q: I ama non-member of the club and I have reached my 6 rounds for the season, how am I able to play more? Q: Am I able to purchase a gift certificate? Q: Does the golf shop offer club repair?
A: Unfortunately, the same guest may only play a total of 6 times during the golfing season (April 1 – October 31). If the guest believes they will golf more than the 6 allotted times per year, we ask them to consider joining as a member of the club.Ourgolfshop staff keeps track of rounds and will let you know when you have reachedyour 6 rounds.
A: Gift certificates are available for merchandise in the golf shop, lessons, and for the restaurant.Since we are a semi-private golf club,gift certificates are not available for rounds of golf. This is because gift certificates maybepurchased by a person with an affiliation, butusedby a person without an affiliation.
A: Our golf shop currently offers grip replacement and minor repair. Our staff will be happy to ship your damaged club back to the manufacturer for major repairs.
