Kent State University Golf Course

Kent State to Close University Golf Course Kent State University will cease operation of its golf course at the end of the 2016 fall season. For 50 years, the university has been pleased to provide this service to the community, which is no longer a viable option. As the Northeast Ohio golf industry continues to experience financial challenges, the university determined that the Kent State Golf Course could not reverse a five-year trend of declining revenues and mounting operating losses. The 18-hole Par 70 course, located in Franklin Township, was purchased by Kent State in 1966. For much of its longevity, the course played an important role in the local golf community – from university and community leagues to a training ground for high school teams.