Amenities
- Walking & Jogging Trails
- Picnicking
- Softball
- Basketball
- Archery
- Mountain Biking
- Planned Recreation
- Meeting Facility
Ben Hawes Park
Located West of Owensboro, Ben Hawes Park offers opportunities for fun and education. On the park grounds are the remains of a deep coal mine operation that thrived from the early 1900s through the 1950s. Several buildings remain that can be reached by hiking trails. Park benches are conveniently located around the mine site. Along the wooded countryside of the park, there is an outdoor classroom where nature classes can be held.
This park has an eighteen hole regulation course and a nine hole par 3 course. The front nine on the Ben Hawes Course was built on flat terrain and its back nine was built on hilly terrain. This excellent course offers 6,632 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. You choose the 18-hole course or a par 3 nine-hole course. The Pro Shop offers pull carts, golf cars and rental clubs plus a full line of golf apparel and the latest in clubs and balls. This is a great course for all skill levels of golfer. The ladies’ par is actually 76. The signature hole is #11, a 444-yard, par 4, requiring a long tee shot up a fairway with out-of-bounds stakes guarding the left and huge oak trees on the right, and also avoiding the ditch 200 yards off the tee box. For Tee times call 270-687-7137.
Ben Hawes Grand Opening Photos
Shelter Reservations
Ben Hawes has 3 open-air shelter that may be rented by calling 270-687-8700. Rental fee is $60 per shelter per day. Shelter are available for use April 1-October 31.
Golf Course
Rates and Fees
|
9 Holes |
18 Holes |
|
| Greens Fee Weekdays |
$10.00 |
$12.00 |
| Greens Fee Weekend/Holidays |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
| Cart Rental |
$7.00 |
$10.00 |
| *After 4 p.m. |
$12.00 |
$17.00 |
| *Includes Cart Rental | ||
Passes
|
2010 Pass Holder Rates |
|
| Junior (18 & under) | $200 |
| Adults | $400 |
| Family Unlimited | $500 |
| Senior (55+) | $300 |
| Annual Rolling Fee | $250 |
Driving Range
$2 per token (20 golf balls) – The basket will hold 40 balls.
Dress Code
Men are required to wear shirts with sleeves . Ladies: sleeveless golfing attire for ladies is permitted due to the design of ladies golf wear. The following pertains to all golfers: No cut off shorts of any type and no swimwear.
Trails
Enjoy a little bit of the country on the one and half mile hiking trail through the park. Mountain Bike Trail – This trail is comprised of a series of three loops – three trails that interconnect equaling 4 miles – easy to moderate rating.
Archery Range
Discover the fun of archery at the public archery range at Ben Hawes, located near the pro shop.