Department of Parks
New “Chip Shot” Golf Package Added For State Park Courses

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Parks have added a new golf package now available at 10 parks across the state.

The “Chip Shot” package includes overnight lodging and 18 holes of golf with a golf cart for $59 a person from November 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009. From April 1 to October 31, 2009, the cost is $79 a person.  The package price is per person, per night, based on double occupancy, plus tax and is subject to availability. 

The Kentucky State Parks will continue to offer its popular all inclusive Tee’s and Zzz’s golf packages from $89 to $109.  These packages include overnight accommodations, golf, breakfast and dinner and complimentary gift card at the resort parks. For more information about golf at Kentucky State Parks, please visit http://www.parks.ky.gov/golftrail/

The Chip Shot will be offered at the following parks. Please call to make reservations:

Barren River State Resort Park: 800-325-0057

Dale Hollow State Resort Park: 800-325-2282

General Burnside State Park (lodging at Cumberland Falls): 800-325-0063 

Grayson Lake State Park:  lodging at Carter Caves 800-325-0059 or Greenbo Lake 800-325-0083

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park: 800-325-0146

Lake Barkley State Resort Park: 800-325-1708

Mineral Mound State Park (lodging at Kentucky Dam Village): 800-325-0146

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park: 800-325-1711

Pine Mountain State Resort Park: 800-325-1712

Yatesville Lake State Park: lodging at Jenny Wiley 800-325-0142; Carter Caves 800-325-0059; Greenbo Lake 800-325-0083

The Kentucky State Parks offer excellent championship play at its golf courses. Resort parks also have restaurants, hiking trails and many other recreational activities. For more information, visit www.parks.ky.gov

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov