Champion Trace Golf Club, Nicholasville, KY

Welcome to Champion Trace!

Champion Trace Golf Club extends a cordial invitation to you to explore membership opportunities. The 2010 golf season is just around the corner. Golf is about friends enjoying their surroundings hile engaging in this great game. Bring your favorite foursome to Champion Trace Golf Club on Saturday, December 12th, Noon til 5:00 p.m. to learn about the exciting programs that Champion Trace will be implementing for the 2010 golf season. Click here to read more.

Thank you for Participating in the 2009 Club Survey. We received 141 responses. If you would like to view the results, please click here .

Champion Trace Golf Club was designed by nationally renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills, built in 1987 by Tom Heilbron and formerly known as The Champions Golf Club. Champion Trace is member owned and managed under the watchful eyes of a Board of Directors, comprised of members elected to represent the interests of the membership a a whole. Champion Trace Golf Club has obtained state, regional and national prominence as a world-class golf course by hosting the 1993 NCAA Men's Golf Championship, 1994 US Senior Amateur, and other events such as the 1990 US Open Local Qualifier, the 1990 Women's Western National Amateur, the 1992 Collegiate Preview, the 1999 SEC Men's Championship and the 1989, 1991 and 2004 Kentucky Opens. The course has been rated in the top three in Kentucky every year since its construction and has been honored as the best Kentucky golf course by GOLFWEEK Magazine in previous years. Champion Trace Golf Club's standards and expectations remain high.

Our philospohy is to provide a high standard of product and service to our members and guests while conducting our business with due care and interest of the environment, our members and guests. Through these principles, Champion Trace Golf Club stands out as a special place in the community now, as well as into the future.

Membership Has Its Privileges!

In addition, the Champions development has received acclaim for the extreme low density (only 64 lots in total) housing concept that is integrated around the course. This concept allows the homes to complement instead of compete with the natural beauty of the golf course...guests frequently comment on this fantastic element of the golf course!

Among our goals is to make every member and guest feel as if they are on vacation and having one of the best days of their life - every time they visit Champion Trace Golf Club. The clubhouse offeres comfortably elegant settings, gorgeous golf course and lake views, and is designed for the exclusive enjoyment of members who share a passion for the game of golf.

Membership has it's privileges... Champion Trace Golf Club is a private golf club offering one of the finest golf courses in Kentucky to its members and guests. A variety of membership categories are available to suit your specific needs; however, the number of full memberships is limited to 360, so there's never a shortage of available tee times!

Obtaining a membership at Champion Trace Golf Club will provide exclusive privileges to you as well as your family and guests. The following list provides a glimpse of what being a member offers:

Unlimited tee times throughout the year
7 day advance starting time privileges
Complimentary range balls
Unlimited use of all practice facilities
Private dining rooms without room fees

A variety of membership categories are available to suit your specfic needs; however, the maximum number of full memberships is limited to 360 so there's never a shortage of available tee times! Memberships at Champion Trace are "equity" based, meaning members have pride of ownership and departing members are eligible to receive up to 75% of the current initiation fee returned. To receive additional membership information, please click here and complete the request form.

Our staff of professionals...

Champion Trace Golf Club has a strong staff dedicated to providing the finest service and facilities to be found in central Kentucky. Steve Smitha is our Head Golf professional and maintains a full service Pro Shop. A former Kentucky Open winner, Steve has served as the coach for the University of Kentucky Men's Golf Team and was named "Player of the Year" in 1992 and 1993. He is a strong teaching professional and offers lessons, as well as free tips, to our membership.

The Golf Course Superintendent is Mike Johnson. Mike is a certified Golf Course Superintendent and was previously the superintendent at NCR club, The Golf Club and Scioto Country Club. He has continued to improve and maintain the fine traditions of Champion Trace Golf Club's golf course operations.

Chris Clark, the Club Manager, oversees the financial operation and administration of Champion Trace Golf Club. He works with our Food and Beverage Manager, Teressa Witherby, in operating a full service restaurant at the club. Teressa and her staff plan, prepare and serve regional and specialty foods for our membership and their guests. In addition, Chris and Teressa are available to assist with planning, coordinating and hosting your special event at the club in a manner that will exceed your expectations.