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Safari Golf Club is an 18-hole public course in Powell, Ohio, operated in association with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The course originated as Riverview Golf Course and dates to 1967. The Columbus Zoo purchased it in 1989 and renamed it Safari Golf Club.
In 2012, golf architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan completed five new holes intended in part to improve the routing and pace of play. The current Blue tee card measures approximately 6,845 yards at par 72, with White, Gold and Red tees providing shorter options.
The course is an 18-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,845 yards. The course originally opened in 1967. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Practice Facilities, Golf Lessons.
The course began as Riverview Golf Course and dates to 1967. In 1989 the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium purchased the property and renamed it Safari Golf Club.
Dr. Michael Hurdzan designed five new holes completed in 2012. The course subsequently added formal conservation credentials, including Monarch Waystation designation in 2015 and Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certification in 2018.
Safari's conservation work distinguishes it from a conventional municipal-style public course, connecting the golf operation directly to the zoo's wider environmental mission.
Safari remains a public daily-fee course with 18 holes, practice services, food and beverage and a golf shop, while a portion of every green fee funds conservation.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Monday-Thursday 18 Holes | $55 | 2026 peak-season rack rate; walking or riding. |
| Monday-Thursday Senior 65+ 18 Holes | $46 | 2026 peak-season rack rate. |
| Friday 18 Holes | $65 | Riding only before 3pm. |
| Saturday-Sunday/Holiday 18 Holes | $75 | Riding only before 3pm. |
| 9 hole | ||
| Monday-Thursday 9 Holes | $35 | — |
| Monday-Thursday Senior 65+ 9 Holes | $32 | — |
| Friday 9 Holes After 3pm | $35 | — |
| Saturday-Sunday/Holiday 9 Holes After 3pm | $35 | — |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
| Front 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Yards | 391 | 518 | 358 | 379 | 386 | 345 | 424 | 194 | 369 | 3364 |
| Index | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 16 | - |
| Back 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 446 | 194 | 467 | 522 | 391 | 520 | 148 | 373 | 420 | 3481 | 6845 |
| Index | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | - | - |
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