Golf & Club Access by Zip Code

Lexington is a golf town — with private country clubs, resort courses, and public links spread across the metro. Here's which zip codes put you closest to the first tee.

13 Zip Codes Ranked
#1 40511
Masterson Station / Griffin Gate
Three courses in-zip: Griffin Gate Golf Club (resort), Kearney Hill Golf Links (public), and University Club of Kentucky. No other Lexington zip comes close for in-zip options.
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#2 40509
Hamburg / Andover
Home to Greenbrier Country Club and Lakeside Golf Club — the best private club access on the east side. Ashford Oaks has a private golf cart path directly to Greenbrier's first tee.
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#2 40502
Chevy Chase / Ashland Park
Idle Hour Country Club — Lexington's most prestigious private club — is in this zip. The Chevy Chase social scene pairs naturally with country club membership.
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#4 40510
Keeneland / Old Frankfort Pike
Minutes from multiple private clubs and close to Idle Hour CC in adjacent 40502. The horse country lifestyle pairs naturally with private club membership.
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#5 40513
Beaumont / Palomar
No golf course in-zip, but convenient to several courses along Harrodsburg Road and into Jessamine County. Access without in-zip membership options.
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#5 40514
Copperfield / Willow Bend
Close to Jessamine County courses including Keene Run Country Club and Golf Course of the Bluegrass — solid access for a zip better known for safety and schools.
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#7 40503
Southland / Glendover
Several courses within a 10-minute drive. Solid access for a family-focused zip, just not a primary reason to choose 40503.
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#8 40515
Hartland / Waterford
Some access to south Lexington courses and Jessamine County options nearby. Golf is not a primary draw for this zip.
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#9 40517
Gainesway / Belleau Woods
Limited golf nearby — this zip is better known for shopping convenience than club access.
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#9 40504
Gardenside / Cardinal Valley
Central location but minimal golf proximity. Value and convenience are this zip's strengths.
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#9 40505
Bryan Station / Eastland
Very limited golf access. Northeast Lexington's strength is affordability and highway access, not club proximity.
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#9 40516
Rural East / Athens
Rural east Lexington — minimal club infrastructure. The trade-off is land and privacy, not golf access.
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#13 40508
Downtown / Distillery District
Urban downtown — no golf nearby. This zip is about walkability, nightlife, and UK proximity, not the back nine.
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