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- ISCO Championship week is underway at Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
- The Arthur Hills design is known for its demanding layout with water hazards, risk-reward par-5s, and undulating bentgrass greens.
- Follow tournament action, highlights, and scoring updates all week long.
ISCO Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club
The ISCO Championship is a thrilling stop on the PGA Tour schedule, hosted by the scenic Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Designed by Arthur Hills, this par-72 layout stretches over 7,300 yards and features rolling terrain, sparkling water hazards, and bentgrass greens that demand precision putting.
The Champions Course at Keene Trace offers a balanced mix of long, strategic par-4s, reachable par-5s, and challenging par-3s over water. Known for its Bluegrass hospitality and hidden-gem status, the course provides a stern yet fair test for the PGA Tour field.
Since its inception, the ISCO Championship (formerly the Barbasol Championship) has crowned champions from around the world. The event provides a crucial opportunity for players to secure FedExCup points and build momentum heading into the season's biggest events.
🏌️ Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) Overview
Keene Trace’s Champions Course in Nicholasville, Kentucky delivers a classic Bluegrass test — rolling fairways, bentgrass greens that reward precise iron play, and water that comes into play on nearly a dozen holes.
Quick Course Overview
The ISCO Championship is contested at Keene Trace Golf Club, a regular PGA Tour venue in the heart of Kentucky horse country. Arthur Hills’ design blends natural terrain with strategic hazards, demanding both length and accuracy.
Course Type / Conditions
- Rolling Bluegrass parkland layout
- Bentgrass fairways and greens — firm and fast in summer
- Water hazards in play on 11 holes
- Strategic risk-reward par-5s offering scoring chances
What Matters Most
- Driving accuracy to avoid water and fairway bunkers
- Approach play into bentgrass greens with subtle contours
- Scrambling and lag putting on undulating surfaces
- Capitalizing on par-5 scoring opportunities
Key Holes / Momentum Stretch
- The par-5 5th hole offers a reachable birdie chance with water guarding the green.
- The par-3 11th plays over water to a well-bunkered green — a true signature.
- The par-4 18th demands a precise approach to a green protected by a pond left and bunkers right.
Winning Formula
- Keep the ball in play off the tee
- Score on the par-5s (four reachable chances)
- Stay patient on the demanding par-4s
- Strong putting on bentgrass surfaces to separate
ISCO Championship
2026 ISCO Championship
Date: July 9-12, 2026
Location: Keene Trace GC (Champions Course), Nicholasville, KY
Field: PGA Tour Full-Field Event
Water comes into play on 11 holes — accuracy is paramount.
View Live News FeedISCO Championship History (2015 - Present)
2026 ISCO Championship
Keene Trace Challenge
Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course)
PGA Tour Full-Field Event
$4 million purse
300 FedExCup points to winner
2025 ISCO Championship
Recent Champion
Keene Trace Golf Club
PGA Tour Full-Field Event
Bluegrass test with water hazards
300 FedExCup points to winner
2020s ISCO Champions
Recent Winners
Keene Trace Golf Club
2024: Harry Hall
2023: Vincent Norrman
2022: Trey Mullinax
2010s ISCO / Barbasol
Memorable Victories
Keene Trace / Various Venues
2019: Jim Herman
2018: Troy Merritt
2015: Scott Piercy
PGA Tour Format
Full-Field Event
Open to PGA Tour members
72-hole stroke play
Top 65 and ties make cut
300 FedExCup points to winner
Keene Trace Golf Club
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Arthur Hills design
Rolling Bluegrass layout
Course Details:
Par 72, ~7,300 yards
Signature Water Holes
Risk-Reward Drama
Water in play on 11 holes
5th hole: reachable par-5 over water
11th hole: demanding par-3
18th hole: pond left of green — championship drama
The ISCO Championship Legacy
The ISCO Championship (formerly the Barbasol Championship) has been a staple on the PGA Tour schedule since 2015, showcasing the beauty and challenge of Kentucky golf. The event has moved to the prestigious Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) in Nicholasville, providing a world-class venue.
Designed by Arthur Hills, Keene Trace features a perfect blend of risk-reward opportunities, with water coming into play on nearly a dozen holes. The bentgrass greens and rolling fairways test every aspect of a player's game, making it a fan favorite.
As a full-field PGA Tour event with a $4 million purse and 300 FedExCup points to the winner, the ISCO Championship offers emerging stars and veterans alike a chance to shine during the summer swing.
The closing stretch — including the watery par-3 11th and the demanding par-4 18th with water left — provides plenty of drama, having produced memorable finishes for champions like Jim Herman, Trey Mullinax, and Harry Hall.