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     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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    played from July through October. The            Dave Bodle
    courses showcase our diverse topography          Mike May
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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

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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.

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                                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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                   STEPS TO PLANNING
                         YOUR INDIANA
                           GOLF TRIP

        GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR INDIANA
      GOLF ADVENTURE WITH THESE EASY STEPS

                                      By Dave Bodle

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            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.

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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

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spring and early summer.                                                                      destination.

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                                             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

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                               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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Island 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

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                                                 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).

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THE 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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BRICKYARD 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

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THE 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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MAPLE 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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5     IRCK BOILERMALER GOLF
       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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TIPPECANOE COUNTRY CLUB
                                           3267 NW Shafer Dr., Monticello, IN 47960
                                           574-583-9977 • www.tippecanoecc.com

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                    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.

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IN 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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MAPLE 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

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University 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

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Four 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

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Meadows 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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COURSE LISTINGS – NORTHERN                                      (alphabetized by city)
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

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NAME/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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COURSE LISTINGS – NORTHERN                                  (alphabetized by city)
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

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CENTRAL
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

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Carmel 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

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watch 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

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Massachusetts 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.

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THE 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

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COURSE 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

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NAME/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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COURSE LISTINGS – CENTRAL                                    (alphabetized by city)
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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