Butler golf courses: These 5 greens throughout the county will test your putting skills

Eagle Staff Report

May 24, 2026 Last Updated: May 20, 2026 07:44 PM Sports

Each course in Butler County seems to offer at least one green that can keep golfers up at night.

We polled five courses in the area for the trickiest, toughest greens they have to keep even the most seasoned golfers on edge.

Looking for a challenge in your next round of golf this season? These greens, one at each of five county courses, should do just the job. Make sure to bring your A-game, or you may be facing a three-putt (or worse).

All About Golf

The green at All About Golf’s No. 5, seen here on Thursday, April 16, is particularly challenging because of the slope and requires golfers to hit short of the flag. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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No. 5, 200-yard par-4: Putting is tough due to a sloped green.

“Your best bet is to come in short of the hole,” course owner Ken Macadaeg said. “There’s a sharp break to the side of the green.”

Conley Resort & Golf Club

The par-4 No. 6’s green, seen here Monday, April 20, 2026, has some “sneaky tilt” and might be its toughest green, according to course general manager Josh DeNinno. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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No. 6, 368-yard par-4: Conley course general manager Josh DeNinno believes there might be a slight misconception about the toughest green on this course.

“Many might say it’s No. 15, with the ‘tier,’ but I think it’s No. 6,” DeNinno said. “Can have some sneaky tilt to it and it’s a very long green.”

Hiland Golf Course

Hiland Golf Course considers the No. 14, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to have their toughest green because of its undulating hills and long approach. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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No. 14: You’re gonna have to adjust with this one.

“Very undulating,” course general manager Terry Rottman said. “It’s tough to get a second shot. No. 14 is kind of a long hole, so you’re kind of a long shot in there. You’re probably hitting in anywhere from 120-160 yards.”

Krendale Golf Course (West and South)

Krendale Golf Course operations manager Marc McGinnis puts on the No. 2 West green Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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No. 2 West, 138-yard par-3: Severely sloped left to right. Golfers are in trouble if they hit the ball above the pin.

“If you hit it there, your ball is rolling off the green,” course owner Eric Krenitsky said.

Suncrest Golf & Grille

Suncrest Golf & Grill’s No. 3, seen here Monday, April 21, 2026, has a challenging green with a back-to-front slope. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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No. 3, No. 5 and No. 10: DeNinno had a hard time picking between these three. According to the course’s website, the par-3 third’s green “slopes back to front.” The lengthy par-5 has an elevated green that makes for a “tricky” approach.

They “often seem to send me sideways on controlling the speed of my putts,” DeNinno said.

This is part of a series of promotional articles on Butler County-area golf courses.

Austin Waugaman slams golf balls at All About Golf's outdoor driving range on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Austin Waugaman slams golf balls at All About Golf's outdoor driving range on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Austin Waugaman slams golf balls at All About Golf's outdoor driving range on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf houses a golfing pro shop, seen here on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf features an outdoor driving range, seen here on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf offers drinks and snacks for golfers, seen here on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf houses a golfing pro shop, seen here on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf features an outdoor driving range, seen here on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf features an outdoor driving range, seen here on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf's main building and pro shop, seen here on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf houses a golfing pro shop, seen here on Thursday, April 16. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 5, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their toughest green. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 6, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their most unique hole. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 6, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their most unique hole. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 3, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 6, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their most unique hole. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 3, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 3, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 3, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 3, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 3, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 6, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their most unique hole. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 5, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their toughest green. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 5, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their toughest green. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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All About Golf considers No. 5, seen here on Thursday, April 16, to be their toughest green. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course's clubhouse, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course's clubhouse, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course's clubhouse, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The No. 6 hole at Hiland Golf Course on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 15, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most unique hole. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 14, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most unique hole. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 15, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most unique hole. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 15, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most unique hole. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 14, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most unique hole. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 15, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 15, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 15, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 15, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 15, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 15, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their most fun par-3. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 10, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their easiest Par-5. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 10, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their easiest Par-5. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The No. 6 hole at Hiland Golf Course on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Denny Kelly putts on the number 6 hole at Hiland Golf Course on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Denny Kelly putts on the number 6 hole at Hiland Golf Course on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers the No. 14, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to have their toughest green. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers the No. 14, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to have their toughest green. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course considers No. 10, seen here Wednesday, April 15, 2026, their easiest Par-5. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Denny Kelly putts on the number 6 hole at Hiland Golf Course on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Denny Kelly putts on the number 6 hole at Hiland Golf Course on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Hiland Golf Course's signature food and drink, the "Hot Italian Sandwich" and the "Water Hazard" seen here on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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A new green for the No. 11 hole at Hiland Golf Course is under development, Wednesday, April, 15, 2026. The new green is set to open late 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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A rock decorated by George Laconi leads the way to the No. 15 hole at Hiland Golf Course on Monday, April 20, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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A new green for the No. 11 hole at Hiland Golf Course is under development, Wednesday, April, 15, 2026. The new green is set to open late 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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A new green for the No. 11 hole at Highland Golf Course is under development, Wednesday, April, 15, 2026. The new green is set to open late 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Conley Resort & Golf's clubhouse, seen here on Monday, April 20, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Conley Resort & Golf's "Fish and Chips," seen here on Monday, April 20, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Conley Resort & Golf considers No. 1, seen here on Monday, April 20, 2026, their easiest par-5. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Conley Resort & Golf's "Tony Bowl," seen here on Monday, April 20, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Conley Resort & Golf's roadside sign, seen here on Monday, April 20, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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