Bill Barbour’s 50 Years at Irish Hills Featured in Knox Pages

Knox Pages correspondent Dan Werner wrote a feature on Bill Barbour’s 50 years of owning and operating Irish Hills. It goes back to 1976, when he bought a nine hole course, and covers the tunnel under State Route 13 and the back nine he designed and built himself.

We are celebrating with a scramble on Saturday, August 22.

Read the full story: Barbour celebrates 50 years of ownership at Irish Hills Golf Course in Aug. 22 scramble (Knox Pages, August 14, 2026)

Outing details and registration: Bill Barbour 50th Anniversary Outing

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Save the Date: Bill Barbour’s 50th Anniversary Outing – Saturday, August 22

Mark your calendar — Saturday, August 22, 2026 is Bill Barbour’s 50th Anniversary Outing here at Irish Hills. This fall, Bill celebrates 50 years of owning and operating Irish Hills Golf Club, and we’re throwing a golf outing in his honor. It’s a surprise, so if you see Bill around the pro shop, keep it under your hat!

 

Check-in is at 8:00 AM with a 9:00 AM shotgun start. Every player gets 18 holes with a cart, lunch and a drink ticket, games out on the course, a gift, and a shot at the raffle, which includes four 2027 Play More memberships for anyone who pre-pays by Friday, August 14.

 

Full team (4 players): $400

Individual: $100 (we’ll pair you with a team)

Member rate: $75 per player

 

The field is capped at 36 teams, so don’t wait too long to sign up. After you pay, be sure to register your names in Live Tourney so we have your roster and handicaps.

 

Can’t make it out to play? We’re putting together a book of memories for Bill and handing it to him at the end of the day. Stop by the site to leave a story or a photo — every memory helps make the day special.

 

Questions? Give the pro shop a call at (740) 397-6252.

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Irish Hills Founder Reflects on 50 Years in Knox Weekly News

Knox Weekly News sat down with Bill Barbour Sr. He talks about buying a course with no irrigation on the greens, ten three wheel carts, and one employee.

He talks about the neighbors and friends who helped build the back nine, and about Helen Lanning offering the land next door that made 18 holes possible. He also talks about treating the teenagers who worked here like family.

Read the full story: Irish Hills founder reflects on 50 years of family, community and growth (Knox Weekly News, August 3, 2026)

Outing details and registration: Bill Barbour 50th Anniversary Outing

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Eleventh Annual Junior Golf Camp Featured in Knox Pages

Knox Pages came out to the course for our eleventh annual Junior Golf Camp. We had 108 kids, ages 5 to 14, spread across three sessions in June. They hit Birdie Balls at giant inflatables, ran a pitching and chipping obstacle course, played putting games, and finished the week with a tournament.

The camp started with nine golfers. It has grown a little since then.

Thanks to John “Doc” Fowler, Hazel Peterson, Kerry Goetzman, Jeremy Hubbard, and our high school helpers Reese Hubbard, Grant Waers, Jake Lanning, and Ryder Frazee.

Read the full story: Irish Hills Golf Club hosts 11th annual Junior Golf Camp (Knox Pages, June 12, 2026)

Camp details and registration: Irish Hills Junior Golf Camp

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Tenth Annual Junior Golf Camp Wraps Up at Irish Hills

More than 70 young golfers came through two weeks of our tenth annual Junior Golf Camp. Inflatable chipping targets, putting challenges, and driving lessons from Bill Barbour and John Fowler.

Brothers Leo and Silas Bailey came back as caddies after seven years as campers. That is the part we like most.

Billy and Heather Barbour started the camp in 2015 with nine kids.

Read the full story: Irish Hills wraps up 10th annual Junior Golf Camp (Knox Pages, June 13, 2025)

Camp details and registration: Irish Hills Junior Golf Camp

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Father’s Day Tee Time

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day? Swing into action and book your tee time at Irish Hills Golf Course! ️‍♂️

Treat Dad to a day he’ll remember at Irish Hills, the ideal spot to create lasting memories with Dad.

Don’t wait – tee times are filling up fast!

Book your spot today and make this Father’s Day one for the scorecard!https://irishhillsgc.teesnap.net/

P.S. Looking to add a little extra to your Father’s Day outing? Consider grabbing a gift certificate for the pro shop or grabbing lunch and a beer at our restaurant!

We can’t wait to see you and Dad at Irish Hills Golf Course this Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!

The Team at Irish Hills Golf Course

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Post Father’s Day Scramble

Post Father’s Day 18 Hole Scramble

Father’s Day with family was last week. Now it’s time to go play with the guys!!

  • Where: Irish Hills Golf Club. Mount Vernon, Ohio
  • When: Sunday June 23rd
  • Start Time: 8.30am
  • Green fees $40 (including cart) per player. Pay at the clubhouse.
  • Entry Fee (Cash Only): $80 per Team

Total per player: $60

  • 1st Place 70% of the pot
  • 2nd Place 20% of the pot
  • 3rd Place 10 % of the pot

Format:  Four-Person Team Scramble

Here’s How a Scramble Works:

Each player hits from the tee, then the team members choose the best shot. All team members play the second shot from that location and again choose the best shot. Play continues in this manner until the hole is completed. The team then records its score and maintains this format for all 18 holes.

For more details and to Pre-Register your team please contact

Mick Archer  Email:  Mick@irishhillsgolfclub.com  Text: 636-399-4469.

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Demo Day – Taylor Made

Taylor Made Fitting Day is Friday, May 31st

Come check out the greatest Taylor Made Clubs Ever.

Scan the QR Code, or call the pro shop to get scheduled

Download the Flyer!

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Golf Til You Drop!

Irish Hills Golf Club is bringing back our most popular promotion: Golf Till You Drop! Every Tuesday from May to September, you can enjoy unlimited golf for just $50!

That’s right, for $50 you get:

  1. Unlimited golf every Tuesday
  2. Green fees included
  3. Cart included
  4. Weekly food specials
  5. Weekly beer specials to keep you hydrated (and maybe a little festive!)

Book your tee time online or call us today! ☎️ (740) 397-6252

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Last day to save!

Cyber Monday – The Last Day to Save!

There’s still time to save on Memberships and Gift Cards at Irish Hills

 

Black Friday at Irish Hills – Feeling Lucky?

Purchase any 2024 Membership for 2023 Prices

 

Shop Online

 

Purchase a $100 gift card, we’ll load the card up with an extra $20.00! (Limit 2/Customer)

Grab a gift card for yourself and the other favorite golfer on your list

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