A Quick Nine: Best golf courses in Kentucky

The sporting world will be focused in on Louisville, Ky., this Saturday for the Run for the Roses -- the 138th Kentucky Derby. It's billed as the most exciting two minutes in sports... so, if you're actually there for the race -- and it's only two minutes -- what will you do with the rest of your time? Heck, you can only consume so many Mint Juleps, right?

Why not play some golf?

With the Kentucky Derby in mind, we reached out to our PGA.com Facebook friends in the Bluegrass State and those who have played lots of golf there and asked: What are the best non-private courses in Kentucky?

Here are the answers you gave us... Hopefully your offerings will mean last-minute tee times for our other friends out there!

Editor's note: Have you played any of the courses listed below? If so, click its name and leave a review.

9. Seneca Golf Course in Louisville, Ky. originally opened for play in 1934, Seneca's picturesque course has been recognized as the best choice for public golf in Louisville.

Facebook fan quote:

"Seneca Golf Course -- Gary Player won the 1958 Derby City Open there." -- TJ Crane

8. Wasioto Winds Golf Course in Pineville, Ky. Not far from the Tennessee border, Wasioto Winds plays to 7,037 yards from the longest tees for a par of 72.

Facebook fan quote:

"Wasioto Winds." -- Donnie Caldwell

7. The Bull at Boone's Trace in Richmond, Ky. Aside from the cool name, The Bull is described on its website as, "one of the finest public clubs throughout Central Kentucky, offering its members and the public a challenging course, fun atmosphere, and exceptional service. Come see why The Bull was voted 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest's 'Best Places to Play' and is the most affordable golf for the quality of the course."

Facebook fan quote:

"The Bull near Richmond." -- Barry Judd

6. Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Ky. Owned and operated by PGA Tour and Champions Tour star Kenny Perry, you can enjoy 18 holes with a cart at Country Creek for as little as $30.

Facebook fan quotes:

"Kenny Perry's Country Creek in Franklin, Ky." -- Robert Tarrents

"Kenny Perry's Country Creek." -- Corey Gravil

5. Quail Chase Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. The beautiful Quail Chase provides 27 holes of golf and tabs itself as, "Country Club golf for the public golfer."

Facebook fan quotes:

"For the money, Quail Chase is a good 27-hole public facility. Admittedly, I haven't ventured much outside of the Louisville area." -- Brad Hall

"Love Quail Chase!" -- Brett Bowman

4. Dale Hollow Lake Golf Course in Burkesville, Ky. Golf Digest has rated Dale Hollow as the eighth best course in the state of Kentucky. Most holes have moderate to severe elevation changes.

Facebook fan quotes:

"Dale Hollow -- hands down." -- Justin Carey

"Dale Hollow." -- James Mills

"Dale Hollow." -- John M Houchens

3. Heritage Hill in Shepherdsville, Ky. Opened in 2007, Heritage Hill is a par 72 that plays 7,112 yards from the longest tees.

Facebook fan quotes:

"Heritage Hill." -- Cameron Harden

"Heritage Hill is as good a piece of ground for a golf course as there is in Kentucky. I liked Old Silo a lot also." -- Marc Steven Mathews

"Heritage Hill GC." -- Thad Fine

2. Charlie Vettiner Golf Course in Louisville, Ky. Charlie Vettiner Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course and is one of nine public golf courses managed by Louisville's MetroParks Department.

Facebook fan quotes:

"Charlie Vettiner Golf Course! One of the hardest in the state. $28.00 gets you cart and green fees. If you're looking for a challenge harder than picking the Kentucky Derby winning horse, play Charlie Vettiner." -- John Causey

"John is 100 percent correct. Cheap, challenging, and really good greens for a public course." -- Geoffrey Bouchard

"Charlie Vettiner." -- Matthew Marco Leatherchest Cook

1. Old Silo Golf Course in Mount Sterling, Ky. Opened in 2000, Old Silo was identified from our PGA.com Facebook friends as the can't-miss public golf course in the state of Kentucky.

Facebook fan quotes:

"Old Silo in Mount Sterling." -- Adam Martin

"I have to go with Adam on this one. Old Silo is a great course. I believe at one time it was the No. 1 public course in the state." -- Jeff Jackson

"Old Silo or Houston Oaks. The Bull will kick your butt... Kentucky golf is the best!" -- Debbie Blose Harchelroad

"Old Silo by far." -- Teddy Williamson