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Visit Indiana
GOLF
GUIDE
2021 EDITION
Conquer the
PETE DYE Golf Trail
OFF THE LINKS:
Activities await after
your round
Featuring
250 COURSES
You Can Play!
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INDIANA
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Northern Indiana Lakes Country
Located in the extreme northeast corner
of the state, Northern Indiana Lakes
Country area is home to a variety of golf
courses offering a variety of play.
Pokagon State Park and the Trine
State Recreation Area offer additional
recreational opportunities. Outlet
shopping and historic downtown shops
abound along with wineries and a
microbrewery for the artisan travelers.
Numerous hotels offer a variety of
packages. Visit lakes101.org for
comprehensive area activities.
Golf Course “Links”
trine.edu/zollner
glendarinhills.com
golflakejames.com
cold-springs-resort.com
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GOLF
GUIDE
2021 EDITION
CONTENTS
Features Off The Links In Indiana
6 5 Steps to Planning 20 Northern Indiana
Your Indiana Golf Trip Casinos, award-winning breweries and
Get the most out of your Indiana golf sweet confectioneries will entertain golfers
adventure with these easy steps. after 18 holes.
27 Central Indiana
10 The Pete Dye Golf Trail
Discover the legendary golf course
Enjoy eclectic neighborhoods and sports
venues in Indiana’s central region.
architect’s legacy across the
Hoosier State.
36 Southern Indiana
Discover wineries, state parks and exciting
casinos in Southern Indiana.
18 Pete & Alice Dye:
Indiana Legends Course Listings
Discover the impacts of the Dyes’
career through items on display
at Maple Creek Country Club in
24 Northern Indiana Course Listings
Indianapolis.
32 Central Indiana Course Listings
Photo courtesy of Indiana DNR
40 Southern Indiana Course Listings
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Indiana Average Temperatures by Season:
North – Spring 71, Summer 81, Fall 63, Winter 31
Facts Central – Spring 73, Summer 84, Fall 65, Winter 36
South – Spring 77, Summer 88, Fall 70, Winter 41
Population:
Statewide: 6.7 million
Indianapolis: 876,384
(also the state capital)
Fort Wayne: 270,402
Evansville: 117,979
South Bend: 102,026
Carmel: 101,068
Fishers: 95,310
Bloomington: 85,755
Hammond: 75,522
Getting to
Indianapolis by Car
Chicago: 3 hr.
Cincinnati: 1 hr., 51 min.
Cleveland: 5 hr.
Columbus: 2 hr., 54 min.
Des Moines: 7 hr., 8 min.
Detroit: 4 hr., 22 min.
Kansas City: 7 hr., 10 min.
Louisville: 1 hr., 45 min.
Nashville: 4 hr., 17 min.
St. Louis: 3 hr., 41 min.
Getting Here
by Air
Indianapolis International Airport (IND):
Served by Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant,
American, Contour, Delta, Frontier,
Southwest, Spirit, United
South Bend Regional Airport (SBN):
Served by Allegiant, American,
Delta, United
Evansville Regional
Airport (EVV): Served by
Allegiant, American,
Delta, United
Fort Wayne International
Airport (FWA): Served by
Allegiant, American, Delta, United
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5
STEPS TO PLANNING
YOUR INDIANA
GOLF TRIP
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR INDIANA
GOLF ADVENTURE WITH THESE EASY STEPS
By Dave Bodle
T
here are three different paths to tee time arrangements. Another approach
get the same result when planning is for a group leader to make the decisions
a memorable Indiana golf trip. of where to play and stay, collect the money
First, a group can decide what and pay all deposits. Finally, a group of
area of the state to play and have a “golf players each takes a different responsibility
packager” make the accommodations and and ensures the trip comes together as
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a team. Regardless of play Saturday morning,
how the planning is possibly an afternoon
approached, here are some replay, a Sunday round
basic steps to consider. and then depart.
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Time of year can also
WHEN ARE be a factor. Indiana’s
WE GOING? southern region welcomes
Here’s how it usually golfers in the early spring
happens. A group and late autumn, while
of players are sitting in the the northern areas are best
clubhouse after a round on during the summer.
3
their home course. “Anyone
interested in going to WHERE ARE
Indiana and playing some WE STAYING?
golf?” someone asks, and Knowing the
it begins. Indiana region
The first challenge is you’ll be visiting makes
deciding upon the dates choosing a destination
that are most compatible for your golf trip easy.
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to everyone’s schedule. Are Take a look at the Indiana
we looking at a weekend Golf Guide, visit online
where we might get two at visitindianagolf.com
or three rounds in? More or take a look at some of
rounds and room nights the region’s destination
will likely require using websites to see where
some vacation time. Is the golf is located. As
there a time of year that well, decide on whether
provides seasonal rates? you want a golf resort,
Adult couples tend to a golf packager or a time. Indiana has great
prefer late summer and fall, hotelier to reserve your golf courses, and that’s
while mixed groups prefer accommodations. why the state is a great golf
4
spring and early summer. destination.
2
WHAT Stick with courses
WHICH COURSES that reflect similar length,
INDIANA ARE WE slope and handicap to your
REGION ARE PLAYING? home course for your first
WE PLAYING? I’ve played hundreds of round. Experiment with
In most cases, which golf courses and done different course ratings for
Indiana region you play is almost a hundred golf later rounds. Take a look
somewhat pre-determined course reviews. There was at any course reviews, but
by when you’ve planned to only one that was a real proceed with caution.
take the trip. If your group dirt track, but they had Just as important to
is planning a weekend some of the best Southern consider is the drive time
trip, you’re probably barbeque I’d ever had. The to the courses. You can
leaving after work Friday point is that over-thinking certainly get up in time
and arriving in Indiana the golf courses you’d like to make any tee time, but
that evening. You’ll to play is a waste of your how many balls do you
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need to hit? Personally, I’m geared into the club’s an extra pair of slacks and
ready to go with no more distances before the trip will a few shirts for dinner at
than 20 balls and a few pay dividends. Speaking of a nice restaurant. Double-
putts. On the other hand, new, make sure your novice check you have enough
there’s always a golfer like players feel welcome. Golf is golf balls, gloves and tees.
my grandson. If I hit as a great game to be enjoyed Finally, for the first-
many balls as he does, I by all levels of play. time golf trip planner,
might not finish the round! Pack according to consider using a hotel/
Maybe that’s why he’s a the weather. Regardless resort that offers golf
low handicap and I’m not. of what the weatherman packages or a company
5
says, in addition to my that provides that service.
JUST A regular golf shoes (I know Regardless how you
FEW TIPS someone who showed up approach planning your
If you purchased for a round without golf Indiana golf trips, enjoy
a new set of clubs shoes) I have a pair of the experience. That’s
just for the trip, make “mudders” that go with me what it’s all about. For
certain you get to the when I travel. If you have more Indiana golf trip
driving range a few times rain gear, bring it along too. opportunities, check out
before traveling. Getting I also throw in the suitcase visitindianagolf.com.
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THE
PETE
DYE GOLF TRAIL
DISCOVER THE LEGENDARY GOLF COURSE
ARCHITECT’S LEGACY ACROSS THE HOOSIER STATE
By Mike May
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VisitIndianaGolf.comIsland or the Harbour Town Golf Links
The Pete Dye Course on Hilton Head Island, the roots of his
at French Lick golf design genius are in Indiana. Dye’s
first 18-hole creation was the Maple
Creek Golf & Country Club – originally
named the Heather Hills Golf and
Country Club – in Indianapolis. This
course opened in 1961.
To honor Dye’s Indiana ties, the
Pete Dye Golf Trail was formed in the
Hoosier State. Right now, it’s a seven-
course trail: The Pete Dye Course
(French Lick), Brickyard Crossing
Golf Course (Indianapolis), The Fort
Golf Course (Indianapolis), Maple
Creek Country Club (Indianapolis),
Tippecanoe Country Club
(Monticello) and the Ackerman-
Allen and Kampen golf courses at
the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex
(West Lafayette).
If you are interested in playing all
seven courses along Indiana’s Pete Dye
Golf Trail, you will be rewarded for your
efforts. Your prize will be an Official Pete
Dye Golf Trail Pin Flag.
To be eligible to earn your official
pin flag, visit PeteDyeGolf Trail.com
and click on the Trail Challenge tab.
From there, it’s a matter of registering
for your Trail Passport and following the
I
instructions. To earn your official pin
t’s not a stretch to say that the late, flag, you must check in at each course
legendary Pete Dye was one of the on your mobile device, upload a photo
finest golf course architects of his of yourself on any of the seven courses
generation. Dye’s footprint on golf or register your paid green fees receipt
is prolific, and his impact remains on full through the Trail Passport page.
display around the world. Golf legend Jack When you play each course along the
Nicklaus, himself a world-renowned golf Pete Dye Golf Trail, take a picture while
course architect, is a big fan of Dye’s. you are on the golf courses and share
“I think Pete Dye was the most it on social media using the hashtag
creative, imaginative and unconventional #PeteDyeGolfTrailChallenge.
golf course designer that I have ever been If you have any questions about
around,” said Nicklaus. this Trail Passport program, you can
While Dye’s most publicized projects contact the Pete Dye Golf Trail via
may be the TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte email (golf@visitindianagolf.com) or
Vedra Beach, the Ocean Course at Kiawah phone (317-232-0600).
VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 11THE PETE DYE COURSE
AT FRENCH LICK
8670 W, IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432
812-936-5558 • www.frenchlick.com
THE PETE DYE COURSE publication’s list of “America’s 100 Greatest
1 AT FRENCH LICK Public Courses.”
LOCATION: French Lick Resort The Pete Dye Course includes three
NOTABLE EVENTS: 2015 Senior PGA man-made lakes and was built on top of
Championship, 2017-2019 Senior LPGA the surrounding hills. When you arrive
Championship at the clubhouse (one of the prettiest
The Pete Dye Course is at the center of views in the Midwest), you’re granted a
the world-renowned French Lick Resort, 360-degree view of southern Indiana and
the only site in the world that boasts both a the surrounding Hoosier National Forest.
classic Donald Ross design and a Pete Dye On clear days, visitors can see up to 40
layout. In 2019, the French Lick Resort was miles away.
selected among the Editors’ Choice Award “As I built the golf course, I tried to get
by Golf Digest as one of the “Best Golf the tees, fairways and greens in position
Resorts in the Midwest” and, most recently, that they have these long views over the
the Pete Dye Course was ranked among the valleys and hills,” said Dye.
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VisitIndianaGolf.comBRICKYARD CROSSING are located within the infield of the
2 GOLF COURSE “Racing Capital of the World.” Those
LOCATION: Indianapolis Motor four golf holes are located near the
Speedway famous Gasoline Alley. To reach
NOTABLE EVENTS: PGA those four infield holes, you must
Champions Tour Comfort Classic drive your golf cart through a tunnel
1994-2000, 2017-2019 LPGA Indy which is under the actual racetrack.
Women in Tech Championship As you play holes 1-7 and 12-18,
Ladies and gentlemen, start the grandstands of the speedway are
your golf carts! That’s the message always lurking in the background.
for every golfer who plays the Three of the most memorable holes
Brickyard Crossing Golf Course in are 7, 8 and 18. The 7th hole, the first
Indianapolis. This 18-hole stretch inside the speedway’s infield, is a par-
of championship golf is named 3 that is played from a perched tee to
in honor of its famous sporting a raised green. From this tee, there’s
neighbor: the Indianapolis Motor a 360-degree, jaw-dropping view of
Speedway (which is also known the speedway. On the 18th hole, a
as the Old Brickyard). Brickyard historic barn is your target off the
Crossing also appears on the list of tee. This barn symbolizes Indiana’s
“America’s Top 100 American Public strong agricultural roots.
Golf Courses” by both Golf Digest Each pin features a black-and-
and Golfweek. white checkered flag with the
The Brickyard Crossing Golf logo of the Indianapolis Motor
Indiana DNR
Course, a Pete Dye re-design, has Speedway sewn across, so when you
14 holes situated on the outskirts of play Brickyard Crossing, you get 18
the Speedway and four holes that checkered-flag experiences.
Indiana DNR
BRICKYARD CROSSING GOLF COURSE
4400 W 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-492-6417 • www.brickyardcrossing.com
VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 13THE FORT GOLF only 25 minutes from downtown
3 COURSE Indianapolis,” said John Swan, head
LOCATION: 25 minutes from golf professional at The Fort. “Our
downtown Indianapolis course is surrounded by the Fort
NOTABLE EVENTS: 2015, 2016 Benjamin Harrison State Park, so
Big Ten Women’s Championship, there are no residential homes on
Indiana PGA Boys Championship the course.”
The Fort Golf Course is one A par-72 layout, The Fort caters
of the finest public golf courses in to all golfers and features five sets
Indiana. In December 2018, Golf of tees. The red tees measure 5,045
Advisor listed The Fort as number yards while the gold tees stretch out
one in its “Top 25 Courses for Layout to 7,148 yards.
in the U.S.” list, beating legendary Visitors can also stay on-site at
courses such as Bethpage Black. one of three housing options. The
U.S. Army personnel have played first is Fort Harrison State Park Inn
golf here since the 1950s, when the (a 28-room historic building located
course was originally called the Fort just 300 yards from the first tee), and
Harrison Officers Club and Golf the second is the Harrison House
Course. Things changed in 1998 (which features a master suite, six
after the re-design by golf course bedrooms and beautiful views of
architects Pete Dye and Tim Liddy. the first tee). You can also stay at the
The course was re-named The Fort Officer’s Homes, a cluster of three-
Indiana DNR
and opened for public play. bedroom houses that offer access to
“The Fort is a very enjoyable the first tee and are fully furnished
golf course and very secluded, yet with a kitchen and dining room.
Indiana DNR
THE FORT GOLF COURSE
6002 N Post Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46216
317-543-9597 • thefortgolfcourse.com
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VisitIndianaGolf.comMAPLE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
10501 East 21st St. , Indianapolis, IN 46229
317-894-3343 • www.maplecreekgc.com
MAPLE CREEK bunkers complement a creek that winds
4 COUNTRY CLUB its way through the front nine.
LOCATION: Indianapolis “Maple Creek is a picturesque and
NOTABLE EVENTS: 1988 Pro Golf Tour classical setting defined by challenging
$100,000 Indianapolis Invitational yet rewarding design features,” states Jim
Maple Creek Country Club, located Grossi, Maple Creek’s general manager/
on the northeast side of Indianapolis, head golf professional.
is Dye’s first 18-hole golf-course design. While all 18 holes at Maple Creek
Originally opened as Heather Hills Golf are creative designs, the signature hole
and Country Club in 1961, this 18-hole is the par-5 13th. “At 13, you will find
layout was created in partnership with great optical design features from the
Pete’s wife, Alice. Today, the Maple Creek teeing ground as well as the second and
Country Club features small greens, optional third shot approach,” reveals
narrow fairways lined with mature trees Grossi. “This green challenges even the
and natural long grass areas. Multiple most achieved golfers.”
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B fairways, white sand bunkers and wide
COMPLEX: ACKERMAN- collection areas around the greens. During
6 ALLEN & KAMPEN the redesign, two new holes were created
LOCATION: West Lafayette and the championship tees were extended
NOTABLE EVENTS: 2003 Women’s from 6,400 yards to 7,500 yards. The
NCAA Championship, 2008 Men’s NCAA course is named in honor of Jim and Lois
Championship, 2017 Indiana State Open, Ackerman and Sam Allen for their support
2004 Indiana State Open of Purdue University athletics.
The men’s and women’s golf teams at The Kampen Course is every bit the
Purdue University are blessed with two equal of Ackerman-Allen. The Kampen
nationally acclaimed golf courses at the Course is a links-style layout with vast sand
Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. bunkers, well-placed waste bunkers, man-
Ackerman-Allen is a parkland-style made wetlands, and a natural celery bog.
course that Dye redesigned in 2015 to The course is named in honor of Emerson
includes bent grass in the greens, fairways Kampen and his support of Purdue
and tees. This course is a memory-maker University athletics. A statue of Kampen
that features rolling hills, tree-lined overlooks the first tee.
BIRCK BOILERMALER GOLF COMPLEX:
ACKERMAN-ALLEN & KAMPEN
1300 Cherry Ln., West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-3139 • www.purduegolf.com
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VisitIndianaGolf.comTIPPECANOE COUNTRY CLUB
3267 NW Shafer Dr., Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-9977 • www.tippecanoecc.com
Indiana DNR
TIPPECANOE and done, Dye had designed the
7 COUNTRY CLUB back nine and had also re-designed
LOCATION: Monticello portions of the front nine, including
NOTABLE EVENTS: Indiana PGA all the tees and greens. Dye’s design
Monticello Open remains as relevant today as it was
The Tippecanoe Country Club, back in the early 1960s.
which is adjacent to Lake Shafer According to head golf
in Monticello, is one of the oldest professional John Alexander, his golf
and most treasured attractions in course’s biggest compliment comes
northern Indiana. The club was from the high percentage of annual
originally a nine-hole course that return players.
opened for play in 1920. “I have many golfers from
Over the years, the Tippecanoe Indiana and the entire Midwest who
Country Club has since been come back to play our golf course
updated and expanded. The most every year,” says Alexander. “Our golf
significant change to the golf course course features a few risk-and-reward
took place in 1963. Back then, a holes, a number of old trees and
young new golf course designer well-designed layout by Pete Dye.
named Pete Dye was hired to add an The presence of Lake Shafer on the
additional nine holes to the existing first three holes gets your attention
golf course. The future hall of fame immediately.”
Indiana DNR
golf course architect poured his Today, this 18-hole, par-72 golf
heart and soul into the Tippecanoe course is a semi-private club that is
Country Club. When all was said open to the public.
VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 17IN THE CASE
PETE & ALICE DYE:
INDIANA LEGENDS
B
efore designing iconic courses collections in the world, with rare
like Whistling Straights and flags, balls, course layouts and pins
Harbour Town, Pete and Alice available for golfers and non-golfers
Dye began their legendary careers in alike to admire. Curated by Maple
Indiana and Indianapolis’ Maple Creek Creek’s membership sales director Joe
Country Club: their first 18-hole design. Lorenzano, the collection reveals the
The property’s clubhouse is home to one extraordinary story of two of America’s
of the most extensive Dye memorabilia most acclaimed golf course architects.
THE COUPLE proceeded
to design over 100 courses,
All photos courtesy of Maple Creek Country Club
including Crooked Stick Golf Club
in Carmel, Blackwolf Run in Kohler,
Wisconsin and TPC at Sawgrass
in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (the
course’s famous “island green”
17th hole was Alice’s idea). The
Dyes’ signature elements included
small greens, tricky par-4s, deep
bunkers and water hazards
bordered by railroad ties. Below
is a ball from the eco-conscious
Caesarea Golf Club, which the
Dyes redesigned in 2009.
PETE’S PASSION for golf began in his
childhood home of Urbana, Ohio, where he
won the high school state championship
in 1943. This senior yearbook confirms
that Pete had committed to Yale University
before he entered the U.S. Army and was
stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia.
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VisitIndianaGolf.comMAPLE CREEK’S extensive collection THE DYES’
includes over 25 flags from courses the influence can be
Dyes designed. Oak Tree National, located felt far beyond
in Edmond, Oklahoma and host of the 2006 the United States.
Senior PGA Championship, remains one of In 1986, Pete and Alice
the couple’s most celebrated creations in the were commissioned to design
region. The course’s signature hole is the 5th, a the Franciacorta Golf Club in
592-yard par-5 that forces players to avoid the Italy’s northern Brescia Province.
enormous oak tree that gives the club its name. Considered a “wine golf course,”
the club’s three 9-hole loops are
named for the region’s famed
varietals and offer stunning
views of Lake Iseo. The property
was originally designed to be
completely private, and members
were required to wear this pin on
their lapel to identify themselves.
WHEN PETE and Alice
were approached in 1960 to
design what was then called
Heather Hills Country Club,
the couple had no experience
creating an 18-hole layout.
For a mere $8,000, they were
commissioned to create a
course that integrated Grassy
Creek into the design and
offer views of the bordering
21st St. The couple would later
tour Scotland and integrate
the country’s famous links
design elements into their
later, more elaborate designs,
but this sketch by Alice shows
the pair’s fundamental artistry
was present at the beginning
of their careers.
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INDIANA
Off The
Links
Casinos, award-winning
breweries and sweet
confectioneries will entertain
golfers after 18 holes
I
ndiana’s northern The South Shore region Baldy (the park’s tallest
region contains nearly of Northwest Indiana is an dune) or embark on a
100 golf courses and extension of the Chicago history tour of the Bailly
conveniently neighbors metropolitan area and Homestead.
Illinois, Michigan and Ohio boasts a diverse array of Looking to sample the
to tempt out-of-state golfers casinos, craft beer tap region’s finest brews? The
for a day on the links. From rooms and sandy beaches South Shore Brewery
the historic courses that to enjoy after your round. Trail consists of 20
surround South Bend to the The area’s signature establishments, including
lush greens near the Lake attraction is Indiana Dunes Four Fathers in Valparaiso
Michigan shore, the area National Park, an incredible and Zorn Brew Works
features golf complexes grouping of dunes created in Michigan City. Sports
to suit every price range by receding glaciers over fans can unlock their inner
and ability level. There’s 10,000 years ago. If you performer at the Mascot
also plenty of nightlife, have time before your Hall of Fame in Whiting,
dining and live music to round, admire the Chicago which was founded by the
enjoy once your 18 holes skyline from the Succession original Phillie Phanatic.
conclude. Trail stairs, ascend Mount Admire recent inductees like
Indiana Dunes National Park
Lake Michigan
20 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.comUniversity of Notre Dame
South Bend
Boomer from the Indiana
Pacers and Blue from the
Indianapolis Colts
The area’s numerous
casinos offer plenty of
lodging, dining and gaming
action along Lake Michigan
and are the perfect home
base for a golf weekend.
Horseshoe Hammond
houses the largest poker
room in the Midwest (with Horseshoe Hammond
34 all-limit tables) and the Le Hammond
Chang Room, which evokes
the glamorous casinos of
Macau and features exciting at William B’s Steakhouse acclaimed Warren Course
games such as Pai Gow and enjoy a variety of and welcomes visitors for
Tiles and Mini Baccarat unique table games on the campus tours and thrilling
Dragon Bonus. Hungry casino floor. Visitors will also football games. Highlights
golfers can dine at the want to tour Michigan City’s of the tour include Notre
Eatery, John Binion’s Steak charming downtown—home Dame Stadium, the Word
and the Village Square to numerous boutiques, of Life mural (better known
Buffet. Golfers in Michigan galleries and bars that as “Touchdown Jesus”),
City will want to stay in the welcome walk-ins. the Grotto of Our Lady of
22-story Blue Chip Casino, Home to the University Lourdes and the Basilica
Hotel & Spa. Guests can of Notre Dame, South of the Sacred Heart, which
rejuvenate at the complex’s Bend frequently hosts dates back to the 1870s and
Spa Blu, savor exquisite cuts tournaments at its features stunning stained
VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 21Four Winds Field
South Bend
glass and Italian frescos. and original furnishings in in Middlebury all offer family-
After your round, sample the Oliver Mansion, which style meals that include fried
a four-beer flight at South feature gardens, a teahouse, chicken, country vegetables
Bend Brew Werks. This fountain and carriage house. and freshly baked pies. The
family-owned establishment Classic car aficionados adjacent Blue Gate Theatre
pairs favorites like the will want to spend time at stages a full slate of original
grapefuit IPA and amber the Studebaker National musicals with a Christian
ale with locally sourced Museum, which displays theme in its 320-seat
gourmet flatbreads, pastas the first and last vehicles performance space. The
and grilled cheese. Cheer Studebaker manufactured area’s rich soil is ideal for
on the single-A South Bend and the world’s largest sweet fruit wine, and Fruit
Cubs baseball team at Four presidential carriage Hills Winery & Orchard
Winds Field (which offers collection. You can also visit in Bristol allows visitors to
group ticket pricing and the RV/MH Hall of Fame imbibe samples of their
unparalleled views of the in nearby Elkhart, which signature apple wine on an
city skyline) or indulge in houses vintage recreational airy deck space.
savory desserts at the South vehicles and a visual history The state’s largest
Bend Chocolate Company. of America’s road trip legacy. cluster of wineries
Admire the leaded-glass Visitors golfing in Amish can be found in the
windows, parquet floors Country east of South Bend Northern Indiana Lakes
have several hearty dining Country area. Home
and evening entertainment to outlet shopping,
options. This area is home historic downtowns and
to one of the largest Amish microbreweries, this area’s
populations in the nation premier outdoor attraction
and features award-winning is Pokagon State Park.
bakeries, all-you-can-eat Framed by Lake James and
buffets and welcoming Snow Lake, this recreation
resorts perfect for a area offers plentiful hiking
weekend away from home. and boating opportunities
Blue Gate Restaurant in for non-golfers in your group
Shipshewana, LaSalle Farm in addition to lodging at the
Oliver Mansion & Table in Nappanee and 138-room Potawatomi Inn.
South Bend Das Dutchman Essenhaus Located next to Country
22 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.comMeadows Golf Course in craft beer options at Summit and relax over coffee, hot
Fremont, Briali Vineyards City Brewerks and try chocolate or a sundae in the
& Winery offers $5 tastings nano-brewed lagers, sours adjoining café. Other popular
for six-ounce pours of and stouts at Fortlandia area attractions include the
exceptional creations like Brewing Company. Golfers Auburn Cord Duesenberg
the Bourbon Barrel Malbec with a sweet tooth should Automobile Museum
or Sparkling Riesling. Other carve out time for a visit to (home to over 20 classic cars
wine tasting options include DeBrand Fine Chocolates, and rare design sketches)
Tippy Creek Winery in which offers samples and Parkview Field (where
Kosciusko County (which during tours of its corporate the San Diego Pades-
offers live music and headquarters. Guests can affiliated Fort Wayne TinCaps
sparkling fruit wines) and peruse the chocolate shop play during the summer).
Country Heritage Winery
in LaOtto (where you can
sample Cranberry Riseling
and Heritage White). Three Rivers Distilling Co.
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is Northern
Indiana’s largest city and
features waterfront bars,
live theater and other
sporting facilities for evening
entertainment. Spend a
relaxing evening at Three
Rivers Distilling Co., which
serves whiskey, gin and
rum distilled on-site. Visitors
can tour the facilities before
enjoying a charcuterie board
and cocktail in the patio
space. Golfers visiting Fort
Wayne can also sample 40
Country Heritage Winery
LaOtto
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NAME/ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE HOLES PAR YARDAGE RATING
Etna Acres Golf Course
260-468-2906 etnaacres.org 18 72 6096 69.6
9803 W. 600 S., Andrews
Glendarin Hills Golf Club
3333 Glendarin Way, Angola 260-624-3550 glendarinhills.com 18 72 7100 74.6
See our ad on page 3
Lake James Golf Course
1445 W. 275 N., Angola 260-833-3967 golflakejames.com 18 72 6600 72.7
See our ad on page 3
Zollner Golf Course
1215 Park Ave., Angola 260-665-4269 zollnergc.com 18 71 6384 69.9
See our ad on page 3
Bridgewater Golf Club
260-925-8184 bridgewatergc.com 18 72 7272 75.1
1818 Morningstar Rd., Auburn
Timber Ridge Golf Club
260-824-2728 thetimberridge.com 18 72 6695 72.6
2230 E. 250 N., Bluffton
Cedar Creek Golf Center
219-365-2902 lakecountyparks.com 9 31 1742
10483 W. 109th Ave., Cedar Lake
Brassie Country Club
219-921-1192 chestertonin.org 18 72 7008 74.3
1100 Pearson Rd., Chesterton
Eel River Golf Course
260-693-3464 eelrivergolfcourse.com 18 71 5880 68.3
1265 N. 950 E., Churubusco
Crooked Lake Golf Course
260-691-2157 crookedlakegolf.com 9 37 2982 69.3
65 E. Morsches Rd., Columbia City
Eagle Glen Golf Course
260-248-4653 eagleglengolfonline.com 18 72 6689 73
129 S. Eagle Glen Trail, Columbia City
Oak Knoll Golf Club
219-663-3349 golfoakknoll.net 18 70 5703 67.3
11200 Whitcomb St, Crown Point
Pheasant Valley Country Club
219-663-5000 hegangolf.com 18 72 6123 73.4
3838 W. 141st St., Crown Point
Summertree Golf Club
219-663-0800 hegangolf.com 18 72 6596 71.9
2323 E. 101st St., Crown Point
White Hawk Country Club 3535/3489
219-661-2323 whitehawkcountryclub.com 36 144 76.3
1001 White Hawk Dr., Crown Point 3515/3750
Cross Creek Country Club
260-724-4316 golfatcrosscreek.com 9/18 33/71 2451/6170 31.7/70
1724 Nuttman Ave., Decatur
Sandy Pines Golf Course
219-987-3611 sandypinesgc.com 18 72 6729 73.4
10527 Bunker Dr., DeMotte
Arlington Park Golf Course
260-485-2774 arlingtonpark.net 9 31 2095 29
4630 W. Arlington Park Blvd., Fort Wayne
Autumn Ridge Golf Club
260-637-8727 autumnridgegc.com 18 72 7075 74.9
11420 Auburn Rd., Fort Wayne
Brookwood Golf Club
260-747-3136 brookwoodgc.com 18 72 6716 72
10304 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne
Canterbury Green Country Club
260-486-7888 golfcanterbury.com 18 59 3625 58.4
2727 Canterbury Blvd., Fort Wayne
Cherry Hill Golf Club
260-485-8727 cherryhillgc.com 18 72 6825 71.3
6615 Wheelock Rd., Fort Wayne
Chestnut Hills Golf Course
260-625-4146 chestnuthillsgolf.com 18 72 7012 73.8
11502 Illinois Rd., Fort Wayne
Colonial Oaks Golf Club
260-489-5121 colonialoaksgc.com 18 72 6600 71.6
8218 Huguenard Rd., Fort Wayne
Donald Ross Golf Course
260-745-7093 golfdonaldross.com 9 36 3472 72.5
7102 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne
Foster Park Golf Course
260-745-0557 fostergolfcourse.com 18 71 6434 68.8
3900 Old Mill Rd., Fort Wayne
Lakeside Golf Course
260-422-8714 lakesidegolfandbowling.com 27 27/71 1258/6320
746 N. Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne
McMillen Park Golf Course
260-427-6710 mcmillengolfcourse.com 18 65 4653 60.7
3900 Hessen Cassel Rd., Fort Wayne
Riverbend Golf Course
260-485-2732 riverbend-golf-course.com 18 72 6838 72.5
7207 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne
24 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.comNAME/ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE HOLES PAR YARDAGE RATING
Shoaff Park Golf Course
260-427-6745 shoaffgolfcourse.com 18 54 2866
6401 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne
Garrett Country Club
260-357-5165 garrettcc.com 18 72 6552 70.8
401 N. Walsh St., Garrett
Wabash Valley Country Club
260-368-7388 golfwabashvalley.com 18 71 6442 70.3
207 N. Dr., Geneva
Black Squirrel Golf Club
574-533-1828 blacksquirrelgolfclub.com 18 72 6516 72.2
1017 Larimer Dr., Goshen
Juday Creek Golf Course
574-277-4653 judaycreek.com 18 72 6940 73.7
14770 Lindy Dr., Granger
Cold Springs Golf Course
260 Lane 120 Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 260-488-2920 coldspringsresort.org/golf 18 63 4322 70
See our ad on page 3
Hamlet Golf Course
574-867-4000 hamletgolf.com 18 71 5893 66.9
100 S. Short St., Hamlet
Lost Marsh Golf Course
219-932-4653 lostmarshgolf.com 18 72 6803 73.6
1001 129th St., Hammond
Wicker Memorial Park Golf Course
219-838-9809 wickermemorialpark.com 18 72 6887 72.6
8554 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland
Duck Creek Golf Course
219-759-5870 duckcreekgolfcourse.com 18 70 5452 70
638 N. 700 W., Hobart
Indian Ridge Golf Course
219-942-6850 18 72 6193 69.1
6363 Grand Blvd., Hobart
Cedar Lake Golf Course
260-562-3923 cedarlakegc.com 18 72 6543 68.3
3355 E. 700 N, Howe
Clear Creek Golf Course
260-344-1665 clearcreekgc.com 18 71 6560 70.6
10930 N. 300 W, Huntington
Cobblestone Golf Course
260-349-1550 cobblestonegc.com 18 72 7005 73.2
2702 Cobblestone Ln., Kendallville
Noble Hawk Golf Links
219-349-0900 noblehawk.com 18 71 6817 73.3
3005 Noble Hawk Drive, Kendallville
Heron Creek Golf Club
260-463-2906 heroncreekgolfclub.com 18 71 6353 70.7
615 W. 050 N., La Grange
Beechwood Golf Course
219-362-2651 thebeechwoodgolfcourse.com 18 72 6657 72.7
2222 Woodlawn Dr., La Porte
Briar Leaf Golf Club
219-326-1992 briarleaf.com 18 72 6579 72.2
3233 N. State Rd. 39, La Porte
Legacy Hills Golf Club
219-324-4777 legacyhillsgolfclub.com 18 72 6537
299 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte
Dykeman Park Golf Course
574-753-0222 dykemanpark.com 18 70 6185 69.4
101 Eberts Rd., Logansport
Logan’s Run Family Golf Club
574-753-6700 logansrungolf.com 18 55 2204 70
14 Golfview Dr., Logansport
Turkey Creek Golf Course
219-980-5170 lakecountyparks.com 18 70 6202 69
6400 Harrison St., Merrillville
Michigan City Golf Course 6192/ 68.7/
219-873-1516 michigancitygolfcourse.com 36 72/60
4000 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City 3531 58.2
Meadow Valley Golf Club
574-825-3422 meadowvalleygc.com 18 72 6933 73.2
57600 IN-13, Middlebury
Eberhart-Petro Golf Course
574-255-5508 mishawaka.in.gov 18 70 5924 69
801 N. State St., Mishawaka
Hollow Acres Golf Center
574-965-2182 hollowacres.com 9 27 1300
8291 US-421, Monticello
McCormick Creek Golf Couse
574-773-2725 mccormickcreekgc.com 18 72 6381 70.7
1300 N. Oakland Ave., Nappanee
Whispering Creek Golf Club
260-749-5025 whisperingcreekgc.com 18 72 6787 71.4
216 N Rufus St., New Haven
Parmore Golf Course
574-831-4434 9 28 1312
68279 IN-15, New Paris
Chesapeake Run Golf Club
574-896-2424 chesapeakerungolfclub.com 18 72 6014 70
6430 S. 250 W., North Judson
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NAME/ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE HOLES PAR YARDAGE RATING
Sycamore Golf Club
260-982-2279 sycamoregc.com 18 72 6311 70.9
6002 E. IN-114, North Manchester
Burke Memorial GC at Notre Dame
574-631-6425 burkegolfcourse.nd.edu 9 35 3031 70.2
46 Dorr Rd., Notre Dame
Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame
574-631-4653 warrengolfcourse.com 18 70 7020 74.6
110 WGC Clubhouse, Notre Dame
Fall Creek Golf Course
765-778-8071 fallspark.org 18 71 5867 70
250 Reformatory Rd., Pendleton
Indiana Oaks Golf Club
765-473-7312 indianaoaks.com 9 36 2965
1356 N. Country Club Rd., Peru
Peru Municipal Golf Course
765-473-6806 cityofperu.org 18 72 6006 69.2
1863 S. Strawtown Pike, Peru
Rock Hollow Golf Club
765-473-6100 rockhollowgolf.com 18 72 6944 74.2
669 S. 250 W., Peru
Pretty Lake Golf Club
574-935-3705 prettylakegolf.com 18 72 6557 71.5
10055 Pretty Lake Trail, Plymouth
Swan Lake Resort 6849/ 72.6/
574-935-5680 swanlakeresort.com 36 144
5203 Plymouth Laporte Trail, Plymouth 1700 74.5
Woodbury Golf Course
574-936-4405 woodburygolfcourse.com 18 72 6533 70
12641 7B Rd., Plymouth
Round Barn Golf Club
574-223-5717 roundbarngolfclub.com 18 72 6752 72.7
1024 Lakeview Dr., Rochester
Palmira Golf and Country Club
219-365-4331 palmiragolf.com 18 71 6889 72.7
P.O. Box 359, Saint John
Scherwood Golf
219-865-2554 scherwood.com 27 30/71 6900/1600 73.4
600 E. Joliet St., Schererville
Blackthorn Golf Club
574-232-4653 blackthorngolf.com 18 72 7136 74.8
6100 Nimtz Pkwy. #6111, South Bend
Elbel Park Golf Course
574-271-9180 golfelbel.com 18 72 6890 73.2
26595 Auten Rd., South Bend
Erskine Park Golf Course
574-291-3216 golferskine.com 18 70 6098 68.5
4200 Miami St., South Bend
Studebaker Golf Course
574-287-6634 golfstudebaker.com 9 29 1900
718 E. Calvert St., South Bend
Pond View Golf Course
574-595-7431 pondviewgolf.net 18 70 6270 69.7
8550 S. 300 E., Star City
Maxwelton Golf Course
574-457-3504 maxweltongolf.com 18 72 6494 70.9
5721 E. Line Rd., Syracuse
Wawasee Golf Club
574-457-0024 wawaseegolfclub.com 9 34 2994 35.5
12388 N. Bishop Rd., Syracuse
The Course at Aberdeen
219-462-5050 golfataberdeen.com 18 72 6917 73
245 Tower Rd., Valparaiso
Creekside Golf Course
219-477-5579 valparaisogolf.com 9 36 3270
3255 Clifford Rd., Valparaiso
Forest Park Golf Course
219-531-7888 valparaisogolf.com 18 70 5843 68.5
1155 Sheffield Dr., Valparaiso
Robbinhurst Golf Club
219-762-9711 robbinhurst.com 18 68 5667 67
383 W. 875 N., Valparaiso
Honeywell Golf Course
260-563-8663 honeywellgc.com 18 71 6444 71.2
3360 Niccum Rd., Wabash
Whispering Pines Golf Course whisperingpinesgolf.wixsite.
574-656-3295 18 72 6204 68.1
32280 IN-4, Walkerton com/whisperingpinesgolf
Rozella Ford Golf Club
574-376-4160 rozellafordgolfclub.com 18 70 6305 70.9
1700 Rozella Rd., Warsaw
Moss Creek Golf Course
574-242-8762 mosscreekgolfcourse.com 18 73 5307 66.3
3600 Country Rd. S. 300 W., Winamac
Pond-A-River Golf Club
260-632-5481 pondariver.com 18 69 4785 65
26025 River Rd., Woodburn
26 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.comCENTRAL
INDIANA
Off The
Links
Enjoy eclectic neighborhoods
and sports venues in
Indiana’s Central region
C
entral Indiana’s cities Usonian home), Tippecanoe Company, which serves
and resorts feature Battlefield (a 16-acre local favorites such as
nightlife and cultural historic site that played a the Boiler Gold American
attractions to supplement pivotal role in Tecumseh’s Golf Ale. Other options
your golf itinerary. Birck War) and the Purdue include Escape Velocity
Boilermaker Golf Complex University campus. Visitors Brewing Company (which
attracts players from across will also want to grab a honors Purdue’s aerospace
the Midwest with its peerless drink at Harry’s Chocolate legacy with rocket-shaped
Pete Dye design and the Shop, a soda fountain that flight trays), the Lafayette
surrounding charms of the once provided cover to a Brewing Company (where
Lafayette-West Lafayette Prohibition-era speakeasy. large groups can schedule
area. Local attractions Venture across the reservations to learn
include Samara (a Frank Wabash River for a tour how beer is crafted) and
Lloyd Wright-designed of People’s Brewing award-winning Brokerage
Lafayette/West Lafayette Breweries
VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 27Carmel Arts & Design District
Carmel
Brewing Company. At theaters to spend your European town squares and
Wildcat Creek Winery, evenings. Located near populated with a variety of
your party can relax in a the famous Crooked Stick bars and restaurants that
restored farmhouse and Golf Club, the Upland surround the Palladium
sample delicious creations Carmel Tap House is a at the Center for the
like the Prophet’s Rock Red social taproom serving Performing Arts. This
(a medium-bodied red), year-round favorites like venue (architecturally
Cayuga White (a floral white the Dragonfly IPA or Bad inspired by Viennese
with hints of apricot) and Elmer’s Porter in addition to concert halls) hosts
Aunt Minnie’s Cherry Tree seasonal specialties such symphonies, rock musicians
(“a cherry pie in a glass”). as the summertime Tropical and Broadway-caliber
On your way to the Pete Vortex IPA. You’ll also want musicals throughout the
Dye-designed Tippecanoe to explore the Carmel City year. Another option is an
Country Club, stop in Center, an entertainment evening stroll in the Carmel
Crasian Brewing Company district modeled after Arts & Design District to
in Brookston for tasty locally
sourced microbrews. If
you’re enjoying a day in
Muncie, be sure to stop
at Elm Street Brewing
Company, where you can fill
out a flight card to sample
some of Elm Street’s popular
creations, including the
Bantam Light Cream Ale,
CitraNOPE IPA and Reverse
Mullet sour DIPA.
The Hoosier State’s
cosmopolitan capital,
Indianapolis is home to
several Pete Dye-designed
courses and hundreds Escape Velocity Brewing Co.
of bars, restaurants and Lafayette
28 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.comwatch a local artist at work
or sip an artisan coffee.
Closer to downtown
Indianapolis is
Massachusetts Avenue,
a five-block strip lined
with theaters, restaurants
and nightclubs. Listen to
local bands and enjoy
a hearty lager at the
Rathskeller Biergarten,
an immense restaurant and Rathskeller Biergarten
event venue housed in a Indianapolis
historic Athenaeum social
hall. Sample tequila or
bourbon at Tex-Mex favorite shops and beer gardens like cheese crocks at
Bakersfield, compare that overlook the White Broad Ripple Brewpub
craft beers at Ralston’s River. Catch a rock concert (Indiana’s oldest) or New
Drafthouse and sip a at The Vogue, revitalize Orleans-inspired cocktails
Prohibition-inspired cocktail with espresso at the at Thieves.
at Ball & Biscuit. Monon Coffee Co. and Serving as headquarters
Broad Ripple Village enjoy unusual dessert of the NCAA, Indianapolis
north of downtown is a hip flavors at Nicey Treat. boasts a sports diversity far
and eclectic neighborhood Settle in for hearty ales beyond golf. Recline in the
of record stores, coffee and classic English fare grassy outfield of Victory
VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 29Massachusetts Ave.
Indianapolis
Field (which hosts the Interested in gaming oval track, dining options
AAA Indianapolis Indians), or horse racing action after that include the Homestretch
cheer on basketball stars at your round? Harrah’s Steakhouse and a casino
Bankers Life Fieldhouse Hoosier Park Racing & floor with over 2,000 slot
(where the NBA Indiana Casino in Anderson is one machines. New to Hoosier
Pacers and WNBA Indiana of the Midwest’s premier Park is The Book, a state-
Fever play), watch the harness racing facilities of-the-art sports betting
Indianapolis Colts at and host of the annual Dan center where guests can
Lucas Oil Stadium and Patch Stakes. The complex bet on football, basketball,
discover racecar history at includes stadium and luxury wrestling, baseball and
the Indianapolis Motor suite seating to view the ⅞ NCAA Division 1 sports.
Speedway and Museum.
Even if you’re not in town
on Memorial Day weekend
for Indianapolis’ signature
sporting event, you can still
embark on a guided tour
of the track and admire
the museum’s massive
automobile collection. Tours
can include stops at the
Pagoda, victory platform and
Gasoline Alley. Visitors can
also explore the NCAA Hall
of Champions: two stories
of interactive exhibits and
simulators that showcase Indianapolis Motor Speedway
all 24 collegiate sports.
30 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.comTHE FORT
GOLF RESORT & GARRISON CONFERENCE CENTER
FACTS & FIGURES COURSE DESCRIPTION
Par: 72 The history of this land takes us from the Civil
Yardages: Gold: 7,148, Blue: 6,758, White: 6,114, War when the Indianapolis Arsenal supplied
Green: 5,408, Red: 5,045 munitions for federal troops to the establishment
Rating/Slope: Gold: 75.0/143, Blue: 73.1/138, of Fort Benjamin Harrison. Fast forward to
White: 70.4/130, Green: 66,9/123, Red: 69.1 & 124 1995, when Indiana’s request for use of 1,700
Architects: Pete Dye and Tim Liddy acres of the property as a state park and nature
Rates: In-season rates vary from a Monday preserve was granted. In 1998, Fort Golf Course
low to weekend mornings being the highest. opened and was ranked third among the “Best
All fees include cart. Nine-hole rates are Affordable New Public Courses.” The course is
available Monday-Thursday and after 12 p.m. on set in a marvelous wooded area with trees lining
weekends. Senior rates are available for ages most holes, rolling fairways and fairway bunkers
60+ all day Tuesday through Thursday with Early and Dye’s signature undulating greens. Nowhere
Bird rates until 12:00 p.m. Twilight rates vary are those features more prevalent than on Hole
throughout the year. Military discounts for Active, No. 4, the No. 1 handicap. Driving accuracy is a
Reserved or Retired. Call Pro Shop for details. must. A short approach shot to the right of the
Fort Golf Course offers a variety of lodging green will kick to the green and avoid the well
options on the property with discounted golf trapped and out of bounds left.
rates for guests.
CONTACT
6002 North Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46216
317-543-9597 • thefortgolfcourse.com
VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 31COURSE LISTINGS – CENTRAL (alphabetized by city)
NAME/ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE HOLES PAR YARDAGE RATING
Albany Golf Club
765-789-4366 albanygolf.wordpress.com 18 72 6444 70.7
1100 Golf Course Dr., Albany
The Edge Golf Club
765-642-4979 18 70 5895 69
519 Golf Club Rd., Anderson
Grandview Golf Course
765-648-6880 andersongrandview.com 18 70 5400 65.2
1907 Northshore Exd., Anderson
Meadowbrook Golf Course
765-644-9754 meadowbrookgolfcourse.com 18 71 5759 68.2
3429 S. Madison Ave., Anderson
Harrison Hills Golf & Country Club
765-762-1135 harrisonhills.com 18 72 6820 72.6
413 E. New St., Attica
Battle Ground Golf Club
765-567-2178 golfbattleground.com 18 72 7100 71.1
5503 Pretty Prairie Rd., Battle Ground
Forest Park Golf Course
812-442-5681 forestparkgolf.org 18 71 6012 68.7
1018 S. John Steele Drive, Brazil
Oak Ridge Golf Course
812-446-4653 myoakridgegolfcourse.com 18 72 6034 68.5
9784 N. County Rd. 300 E., Brazil
West Chase Golf Club
317-892-7888 west-chasegolf.com 18 71 6700 73.1
4 Hollaway Blvd., Brownsburg
Winding Branch Golf Course
765-478-5638 18 71 5752 66.8
2290 S. Germantown Rd., Cambridge City
Heartland Crossing Golf Links
317-630-1785 heartlandcrossinggolf.com 18 72 7267 75.4
6701 S. Heartland Blvd., Camby
The Bridgewater Club
317-399-2444 thebridgewaterclub.com 18 72 7098 74
3535 E. 161st St., Carmel
Brookshire Golf Club
317-846-7431 brookshiregolf.com 18 72 6782 72.8
12120 Brookshire Pkwy., Carmel
Plum Creek Golf Club
317-573-9900 plumcreekgolfclub.com 18 72 6970 73.8
12401 Lynwood Blvd., Carmel
Prairie View Golf Club
317-816-3100 prairieviewgc.com 18 72 7100 74.5
7000 Longest Dr., Carmel
Bear Slide Golf Club
317-984-3837 bearslide.com 18 71 6998 74.1
6770 E. 231st St., Cicero
Deer Creek Golf Club
317-539-2013 deercreekgolfclub.com 18 71 6695 72.8
7143 IN-39, Clayton
Geneva Hills Golf Course
765-832-8384 18 72 6766 70.2
13446 S. Geneva Hills Rd., Clinton
Clover Meadows Golf Course
765-795-6001 18 72 6383 70.5
1999 E. County Rd. 1100 S., Cloverdale
Willowbrook Country Club
765-825-2315 willowbrookconnersville.com 18 72 6577 70.8
1982 W. Country Club Rd., Connersville
Rivercrest Golf Course
765-793-7888 rivercrestgc.com 18 72 6483 71.2
14 Clubhouse Dr., Covington
Crawfordsville Municipal Golf Course
765-364-5171 crawfordsvillegolf.com 18 71 6384 69.8
1000 South Blvd. E., Crawfordsville
Rocky Ridge Golf Club
765-794-4444 18 72 6410 70.4
3965 N. 625 E., Crawfordsville
Twin Bridges Golf Club
317-745-9098 twinbridgesgolfclub.com 18 72 7071 75
1001 Cartersburg Rd., Danville
Carroll County Golf Course
765-564-2155 9 36 3067 70.9
411 Howard St., Delphi
Timbergate Golf Course
812-526-3523 timbergategolf.com 18 72 7000 74.3
151 St. Andrews Ave., Edinburgh
Elwood Golf Links
765-552-0665 elwoodgolflinks.com 18 71 6641 72.5
9273 1050 N., Elwood
Hickory Hills Golf Club
765-468-6321 hickoryhillsgolfclub.net 18 72 6080 69.9
9577 W. 400 N., Farmland
Gray Eagle Golf Club
317-845-2900 grayeaglegolf.com 18 72 5289 72.5
12500 Brooks School Rd., Fishers
The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club
317-845-9100 hawthornscountryclub.com 18 72 7124 74.8
12255 Club Point Dr., Fishers
Ironwood Golf Club
317-842-0551 ironwoodgc.com 27 72 6901 74.5
10955 Fall Rd., Fishers
River Glen Country Club
317-849-8247 riverglencc.com 18 71 6914 73.3
12010 Clubhouse Dr., Fishers
Benton County Country Club
765-884-1864 18 71 6461 70.8
602 W. 4th St., Fowler
32 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.comNAME/ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE HOLES PAR YARDAGE RATING
Deer Track Golf Club
765-296-2595 deertrackgolfclub.net 18 72 6640 70.9
775 N. County Rd. 700 W., Frankfort
Frankfort Commons Golf Course
765-659-1324 golffrankfort.com 18 71 6271 70.1
100 Golf Preseve Ln., Frankfort
Deer Valley Golf Course
317-738-4441 9 36 3302 35.3
5357 E. 300 S., Franklin
Hillview Country Club
317-736-5555 hillviewtime.com 18 72 6557 71.1
1800 E. King St., Franklin
Legends Golf Course
317-736-8186 thelegendsgolfclub.com 27 72 7144 74
2555 Hurricane Rd., Franklin
Rolling Meadows Golf Course
800-571-4653 rollingmeadowsgolfclub.org 18 72 6652 71.9
4120 N. Mount Carmel Rd., Gosport
Old Hickory Golf Course crainsoldhickorygolfcoursellc.
765-653-2019 18 72 5805 68.2
1626 N. US Hwy. 231, Greencastle weebly.com
Arrowhead Golf Club
317-326-2226 arrowheadgc.com 18 70 5942 67.5
3974 Clubhouse Dr., Greenfield
Hawk’s Tail of Greenfield
317-462-2706 hawkstail.com 18 73 6760 73
145 S. Morristown Pike, Greenfield
Heartland Resort
317-326-3181 heartlandresort.com 9 27
1613 W. 300 N., Greenfield
Greensburg Country Club
812-663-2229 greensburgcountryclub.com 18 70 6214 70.2
1630 W. Park Rd., Greensburg
Bluff Creek Golf Course
317-422-4736 bluffcreekgolf.com 18 72 6525 70.8
2710 Old State Rd. 37, Greenwood
Hickory Stick Golf Club
317-422-8300 hickorystickgolf.com 18 71 6834 73
4422 Hickory Stick Blvd., Greenwood
Valle Vista Golf Club & Convention Center
317-888-5313 vallevista.com 18 73 6306 71.1
755 E. Main St., Greenwood
Hartley Hills Country Club
765-489-4373 hartleyhillsgolfclub.com 9 36 3007 71.3
201 N. Woodpecker Rd., Hagerstown
Blackford Country Club
765-348-0700 18 72 6180 68.7
1605 W. Water St., Hartford City
Brickyard Crossing Golf Course
317-492-6417 brickyardcrossing.com 18 72 7180 75.1
4400 W. 16th St., Indianapolis
Buffer Park Golf Course
317-241-5046 bufferpark.com 9 36 3433 73.2
3825 Foltz St., Indianapolis
Coffin Golf Club
317-327-7845 coffingolf.com 18 72 6789 73.5
2401 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis
Country Club of Indianapolis
317-291-9770 ccindianapolis.com 18 71 6702 72.5
2801 Country Club Rd., Indianapolis
Dakota Landing Golf Course
317-862-8255 dakotalandinggolf.com 9 35 2795 70
6636 S. Franklin Rd., Indianapolis
Eagle Creek Golf Club 6976/ 73/
317-297-3366 eaglecreekgolfclub.com 36 72
8802 W. 56th St., Indianapolis 6646 72.2
The Fort Golf Course
6002 N. Post Rd., Indianapolis 317-543-9597 thefortgolfcourse.com 18 72 7148 75
See our ad on page 31
Highland Golf & Country Club
317-255-5431 highlandgcc.com 18 70 6551 71.6
1050 52nd St., Indianapolis
Maple Creek Country Club
317-894-3343 maplecreekgc.com 18 72 6633 72.7
10501 E. 21st St., Indianapolis
Morningstar Golf Course
317-899-4653 morningstargc.com 18 72 6499 70.4
271 S. Mitterhoeffer Rd., Indianapolis
Pleasant Run Golf Course
317-357-0829 prssgolf.com 18 71 5910 67.7
601 N. Arlington Ave., Indianapolis
Riverside Golf Course
317-327-7300 golfatriverside.com 18 70 6281 72.4
3502 White River Parkway W., Indianapolis
Saddlebrook Golf Club
317-559-5928 saddlebrookgolfclub.org 18 70 6480 69.1
5516 Arabian Run, Indianapolis
Sahm Golf Course
317-842-3848 sahmgolf.com 18 70 6397 70.4
6801 E. 91st St., Indianapolis
Sarah Shank Golf Course
317-784-0631 sarahshankgolf.com 18 72 6483 71
2607 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis
Shortee’s Golf Course
317-582-1850 shorteesgolf.net 18 54 1273
1775 E 96th St., Indianapolis
Smock Golf Course
317-888-0036 smockgolf.com 18 72 6837 72.7
3910 E. County Line Rd., Indianapolis
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NAME/ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE HOLES PAR YARDAGE RATING
South Grove Golf Course
317-327-7350 southgrovegolf.com 18 70 6265 69.4
1800 W. 18th St., Indianapolis
Southern Dunes Golf Course
317-865-1800 southerndunesgolfcourse.com 18 70 6571 72.1
8220 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis
Thatcher Golf Course
317-244-0713 funfinder.indy.gov 9 36 2684 32.9
4549 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis
Whispering Hills Golf Course
317-862-9000 funfinder.indy.gov 9 34 2841
10751 Brookville Rd., Indianapolis
William Sahm Golf Course
317-842-3848 sahmgolf.com 18 70 6397 70.2
6801 E. 91st St., Indianapolis
Winding River Golf Course
317-856-7257 windingrivergc.com 18 71 6672 71.3
8015 S. Mann Rd., Indianapolis
Chippendale Golf Course
765-453-7079 chippendalegolf.com 18 73 6576 70.5
1047 Golf Course Ln., Kokomo
Green Acres Golf Course
765-833-7355 greenacresnow.com 18 72 6811 72.8
1300 Green Acres Dr., Kokomo
Wildcat Creek Golf Course
765-455-3673 wildcatcreek.com 18 72 6927 73.5
3200 Timber Valley Dr., Kokomo
Winding Ridge Golf Club
317-826-3020 windingridgegolfclub.com 18 72 7038 74.6
5450 Bogey Dr., Lawrence
Cool Lake Golf Club
765-325-9271 coollakegolfclub.com 18 70 6008 68.8
520 E. 750 N. , Lebanon
Golf Club of Indiana
317-769-6388 golfindiana.com 18 72 7151 74.3
6905 S. 525 E., Lebanon
The Trophy Club
765-482-7272 thetrophyclubgolf.com 18 72 7302 75.3
3887 N. US 52, Lebanon
Harbor Links Golf Club at Sagamore Resort
765-458-9999 harborlinksgc.com 18 72 7034 74
15179 Old State Rd. 101, Liberty
Liberty Country Club
765-458-5664 libertycountryclub.com 18 71 6375 70.8
1391 US Hwy. 27 N., Liberty
Arbor Trace Golf Club
765-662-8236 arbortracegc.com 18 72 6690 71.1
2500 E. 550 N., Marion
Club Run Golf Course
765-998-7651 walnutcreekgolf.com/club-run 18 72 6226 73
7617 County Rd. 400 S., Marion
Walnut Creek Golf Courses 72/ 6907/ 73.1/
765-998-7651 walnutcreekgolf.com 36
7453 E. 400 S., Marion 72 6225 71.1
Foxcliff Golf Club
765-342-0409 foxcliffgc.com 18 72 6781 73.7
1970 E. Maple Turn Rd., Martinsville
Martinsville Golf Club
765-342-4336 martinsvillegolfclub.com 18 71 6245 69.3
1510 IN-37 N., Martinsville
Tri County Golf Club
765-533-4107 tricountygolf.org 18 72 6706 71.1
8170 N. CR-400 W., Middletown
Pine View Golf Course
574-583-3339 pineviewgolf.net 18 72 6876 72.8
5310 Norway Rd., Monticello
Tippecanoe Country Club
574-583-9977 tippecanoecc.com 18 72 6850 72.3
3267 NW Shafer Dr., Monitcello
Eagle Pines Golf Club
317-831-4774 eaglepines.com 18 70 6106 68.8
9373 N. Country Club Rd., Mooresville
Crestview Golf Club
3325 S. Walnut St., Muncie 29/ 1373/
765-289-6952 crestviewgolf.net 27 68.3
71 6198
See our ad on page 29
Maplewood Golf Club
4261 E. CR-700 S., Muncie 765-284-8007 maplewoodmuncie.com 18 72 6571 70.3
See our ad on page 29
Memorial Park Golf Course
765-529-9856 golfatmemorialpark.com 18 70 5634 66.5
2255 N. Memorial Dr., New Castle
Westwood Golf Club
765-529-1300 westwoodgc.net 18 71 6175 70.3
1742 W. Country Club Dr., New Castle
The Links Golf Club
317-861-4466 linksindy.com 18 72 7054 73.4
11425 N. PR Links Ln., New Palestine
Forest Park Golf Course
317-773-2881 noblesvilleparksgolf.com 9 35 3004
701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville
Fox Prairie Golf Course 6762/ 72.4/
317-776-6357 noblesvilleparksgolf.com 27 108
8465 E. 196th St., Noblesville 6801 72.8
Harbour Trees Golf & Beach
317-877-3616 harbourtrees.com 18 71 6600 71.9
333 Regents Park Ln., Noblesville
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