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March 8, 2006
ATTENTION GOLFERS! SPRING COMES EARLY TO THE
CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE AT SHAWNEE STATE PARK
Challenging holes, breathtaking vistas make a trip to Shawnee well worth the journey
 COLUMBUS, OH - Golfers seeking to shake off winter “blahs” and get working on their game need look no farther than the lush championship course at Shawnee State Park in Scioto County.
Among the earliest places in the state to see “green up” in the spring, the18-hole course at Shawnee is perched on a bluff above the Ohio River in a hilly region known as the state’s “Little Smokies.” In fact, the course’s signature hole, the number 5, overlooks the river valley and has been consistently voted the “most scenic” hole in the tri-state area by several golf publications.
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| TEE UP! |
| 9 Holes Weekday |
$11 |
| 9 Holes Weekends |
$12 |
| 18 Holes Weekday |
$19 |
| 18 Holes Weekends |
$20 |
| Cart fees 9 Holes |
$8 |
| Cart fees 18 Holes |
$15 |
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“The natural beauty of the region, coupled with distinct challenges at each hole, makes this course popular with locals and visitors,” said Tyson Phillips, resident golf pro.
The number 17 hole is especially tricky, with ponds on both the tee area and the approach. In all, the course features eight ponds and 40 strategically placed sand traps designed to make any golfing experience here a memorable one, Phillips said.
A fully stocked pro shop and snack bar opened in late February and will remain open every day until early November. Lessons and group clinics are available. League play is welcomed on weekdays.
Less than a two-hour drive from Columbus, Cincinnati, or Huntington, West Virginia, a round of play on the 72-par course is well worth the effort it takes to get there. Nestled inside the 63,000-acre Shawnee State Forest, the golf course was once hunting grounds for Ohio’s Shawnee Indians. The word Shawnee means “those who have silver” and a visit to the area offers not only exciting golf, but a mother lode of cultural and natural history as well.
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| PARK STATS |
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| 1,169 |
acres of state park situated
inside the state forest |
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| 63,000 |
acres of state forest |
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| unlimited |
views of the Ohio River andzzz
surrounding hills and ridges |
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| 50 |
rooms in the resort lodge with
indoor/outdoor pools
saunas, dining room, lounge |
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| 107 |
campsites in the campground |
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| 25 |
rental cottages |
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| 42 |
miles pf backpacking/wilderness trail |
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| 70 |
miles of bridle trails |
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| 3 |
launch ramps at the full-service
marina on the Ohio River |
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| 137 |
seasonal docks |
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| 13 |
transient docks |
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Package “stay and play” specials are available through the Shawnee State Park Resort Lodge. The 50-room resort lodge features a full-service dining room and lounge, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, game room and other amenities. The 1810 House and the Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center are close by, as is Portsmouth’s Bonyfiddle neighborhood with its numerous antique and gift shops.
Shawnee State Forest offers some of the best hiking opportunities in Ohio. The 42-mile Shawnee Backpack Trail and associated primitive campsites winds through an 8,000-acre wilderness area - the only one of its kind in the state. Other forest features include 70 miles of bridle trails and a horseman’s campground.
To set up a tee time, call the golf course at 740-858-6681. For information on “stay and play” specials, or for cottage and room reservations at Shawnee State Park, call 1-800-282-7275.
DIRECTIONS: From U.S. 23, take U.S. Route 52 west at Portsmouth. Proceed on U.S. Route 52 approximately eight miles to the golf course. Note: The main park entrance is located off State Route 125.
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