Golf Course Information
Description
Sweet Hollow was developed and created by Lester Finley, a local businessman. Lester was well known for the popular Finleys Drive-In and Finleys Roller Rink working with the youth from the 50's to the 21st Century.
In 1977 Lester turned his desires and challenged his expectations to the outskirts of town. Later to be known as Sweet Hollow, a 400-acre resort catering to the kids and the community throughout the surrounding areas. Sweet Hollow was built to become a Church Camp for All Kids to Enjoy... In hopes that the Future will bring that Dream to Come True.
The Name Sweet Hollow, originated by Mr. Finley. The properties has it's own source of Water and Gas.
Sweet Hollow caters to the local golfers with our nine-hole golf course and driving range. The golf course is challenging with over 12 water hazards taking in 125 acres of bermuda fairways, tee boxes, and bent grass greens. The course is an all seasons course open to the general public and catering to our special memberships. We offer tee times for special events, company scrambles, Thursday night scrambles and our Lester Finley Memorial Tournament to be held in September18th and 19th, 2010
The Barn at Sweet Hollow is private dining facility specializing in weddings and receptions. We offer a full line of catering, hordourves with sit-down or buffet style dinners. The Barn is a perfect setting for Receptions and Wedding Ceremony's, Anniversary Celebrations, Holiday Gatherings, Birthday Parties, Class Reunions, Company Functions, and many other occasions.
Sweet Hollow also offers an outdoor Pavilion, which is great for outdoor family reunions, class reunions, summer picnics, company functions, and many other occasions. The Pavilion is a Beautifiul Setting for Outdoor Weddings ad can accomadate over 250 guest
The indoor Youth Acitivity Center is a new project to offer, churches groups, youth groups, school events and much more. A capacity sitting of over 600
The Futurt In door Swimming Pool e Is A New Project on our agenda. Forming a 501C to offer membership and Fundraising to complete on Indoor Year Around Aquatic Facility -
Sweet Hollow Estates surrounds the resort and golf course offering fine living at its best .
Lester Finley had a dream of working with the public and community so happily contributing over 50 years of his life, providing recreational activities for kids and adults, in a family atmosphere. We will always cherish Lesters contributions and enjoy the surroundings that he left to the community, which continues to be a family built and operated business.
In memory of Lester Finley each year the Golf Course hosts a Memorial Tournament in his honor. The tournament is held in September and it is an open tournament and everyone is invited to attend & participate.
In the future Lester Finleys dream will hopefully continue with the construction of the next nine holes that he wanted to build to surround the new additions of the golf course. Sweet Hollow would like to invite you to come and visit the facilities for all of your recreational needs and say Thank You to all of their members, home owners, companies, golfers, swimmers , community& all of the staff for helping make Sweet Hollow a great success!
Golf Course Info
- Course Type: Public
- Architect: Lester Finley
- Opened: 1992
Golf Course Stats
- Back Tees: 3240 Yards
- Back Slope: 125
- Back Rating: 34.8
Green Fees and Rates
Call 606-523-1241 for rates and tee times.Tee Times & Reservations
Reservations
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Bermuda Grass
200, 150, 100 Yard Markers
Outing Information
Contact Sweet Hollow Golf Course at 606-523-1241 for more information and details on holding a golf outing at the course.
Events
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Lodging Options
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