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Safari Golf Club

The 18-hole Safari Golf Club in Powell, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1967. Safari Golf Club measures 6845 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 121 and a 72.2 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels. Greens and fairways are bent grass.

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• Powell, OH golf courses

Golf course details

• Designed by: Dr. Michael Hurdzan
• Public/Private: Public
• Year opened: 1967
• Golf Season: Year round
• Guest Policy: Open
• Tee times welcomed: Yes
• Fairways: Bent Grass
• Greens: Bent Grass
• Pro in house: Yes
• Driving range: Yes
• Rental clubs: Yes
• Rental carts: Yes

Green fees price ranges

• Week days: $25 - $29
• Weekends: $25 - $34
• Tee times from $24 - Check prices

Course policies

• Metal spikes allowed: No
• Dress code: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
• Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed

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Scorecard for Safari

Safari Flyover

Experience the course like never before with our Flyover feature. Get a bird's-eye view of each hole, helping you strategize your round and navigate the course with precision.

Safari Yardage Maps

Plan your shots effectively with our Yardage Maps. Click on the yardage maps for detailed measurements on every hole, including distances to hazards and key landmarks, ensuring you make the right decisions on every swing.

What Golfers are Saying

I live in central Ohio our group play different courses in our area. We paid $27 on a Saturday but it is early spring. Holes 1-17-18 are the best scenery holes. Of the courses around our area this course would be one I wouldn't recommend. The greens are small the course is short and as stated by another review the holes run side by side you really need to be aware of people hitting at you. Shamrock is right across the street give that a try before safari

I think this is a decent course but I have played here several times this year and the pace of play has been absolutely ridiculous no matter what time/day I have played.

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Hawk’s Eye Course Overview

A beautiful golf course spanning 140 acres awaits golfers seeking adventure at Safari Golf Club, directly across the street from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Take a Break From the Green

After an active afternoon on the fairway, relax at our Clubhouse, Pro Shop, and restaurant. This eatery serves an expanded menu that includes salads, sandwiches, pizza, and other entrees to meet your taste buds’ needs.

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Safari Golf Environmental Excellence

Safari Golf Club at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has achieved designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Ted Hunker, Golf Course Superintendent, led the effort over the last three years to obtain sanctuary designation on the property and is being recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International. Less than 2 percent of the 910 golf courses in Ohio and only 2.7 percent of the 33,000 golf courses worldwide have achieved the distinction of holding the title of Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

“Safari Golf Club at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property,” said Christine Kane, executive director at Audubon International.

“To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas,” explained Kane. These categories include: Environmental Planning, Wildlife and Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, and Water Quality Management.

“We are absolutely pleased and honored to receive this designation from Audubon International,” said Columbus Zoo President and CEO Tom Stalf. “Our team at Safari Golf Club has worked tirelessly to ensure the course has a positive impact on both the environment and our guests. Thanks to their dedication to this cause and the resulting designation from Audubon International, Safari Golf Club is situated as a leader both in the sport and in sustainability.”

The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, endorsed by the United States Golf Association, provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat and protect natural resources. Golf courses from the United States, Africa, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, New Zealand and Southeast Asia have achieved certification in the program.

Safari Golf Club is an 18-hole, 140-acre, mature golf course located adjacent to the Columbus Zoo. The par 72 course provides a challenge for players of all skill levels and boasts a modern layout, including five world-class holes designed by course architect, Dr. Michael Hurdzan. Safari Golf Club is also a premier event destination for golf outings, business meetings, graduation parties and more. New this year, The Events Center at Safari Golf Club offers a full-service, climate controlled meeting and event space that can accommodate 30-200 guests.

Since 2013, up to six acres have been made “native areas” by removing invasive non-native vegetation and managing for or planting native species. There are expanded areas that are managed without chemicals or pesticides. All golf carts are electric, minimizing the carbon footprint.  Additionally, Safari Golf Club has a butterfly garden that is used by monarchs during their annual migration. In 2017, 81 bluebirds and 147 purple martins fledged from nest boxes and rigs (artificial nest cavities) constructed just outside the fairway. Safari Golf Club has fledged 563 purple martins and 452 bluebirds since the program began in 2008. Managers at Safari Golf Club continue to work closely with partners, including Preservation Parks of Delaware County and Nest Watch Ambassador, Darlene Sillick, who has monitored birds on the course for more than 25 years.

In addition to the sustainability programs that resulted in the Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary designation from Audubon International, Safari Golf Club supports the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds’ conservation initiatives. When patrons choose Safari Golf Club, they are making a positive impact on wildlife both locally and globally. Each of the 18 holes are also named after a species that benefits from some of the 70 conservation projects in 30 countries that the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds support annually. For more information about the conservation initiatives at Safari Golf Club, visit safarigolf.columbuszoo.org/ .

About the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Home to more than 10,000 animals representing over 600 species from around the globe, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium leads and inspires by connecting people and wildlife. The Zoo complex is a recreational and education destination that includes the 22-acre Zoombezi Bay water park and 18-hole Safari Golf Course. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium also operates The Wilds, a 10,000-acre conservation center and safari park located in southeastern Ohio. The Zoo is a regional attraction with global impact; annually contributing more than $4 million of privately raised funds to support conservation projects worldwide. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Columbus Zoo has earned Charity Navigator’s prestigious 4-star rating.

About Audubon International

Audubon International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Troy, NY. In addition to golf courses, Audubon International also provides programs for businesses, schools, communities, and new developments with the purpose of delivering high-quality environmental education and facilitating the sustainable management of natural resources. For more information, call Audubon International at 1-844-767-9051 or visit www.auduboninternational.org.

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