Frankfort's go-to golf destination

Juniper Hill Golf Course is an 18-Hole Municipal Golf Course built by the City of Frankfort, Kentucky which opened for play on May 1, 1957. It quickly became one of the most popular golf courses in Kentucky. Juniper Hill features active golfing associations for all ages and skill levels. The Juniper Hill Golf Association along with the Juniper Hill Ladies' Golf Club are two of the largest organizations in their respective divisions. The Sweet Swingin' Seniors play weekly and many non-profit groups use Juniper Hill to host fundraising golf events which help raise needed revenue for many local charities. Over a quarter of a million dollars annually is raised through golf events held at Juniper Hill. The Annual Governor's Open which debuted in 1965 has become one of the elite golf tournaments in Kentucky. It attracts top golf professionals and amateurs from all across the nation. Many current and former tour pros have competed over the years including Steve Flesch, Jodie Mudd, Russ Cochran, Fuzzy Zoeller, as well as the late Larry Gilbert.