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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! VisitIndianaGolf.com
Editorial & Advertising Office Premier Travel Media 621 Plainfield Road, Suite 406 Willowbrook, IL 60527 P 630.794.0696 • F 630.794.0652 advertising@ptmgroups.com Publisher – Jeffrey Gayduk jeff@ptmgroups.com Last year Associate Editor – Miles Dobis miles@ptmgroups.com saw a huge Director, Design & Production – Lisa Hede, lisa@ptmgroups.com Design & Production Intern – increase in Americans heading outside Haley Stinson looking to experience nature and get some fresh air. Indiana golf courses benefitted Business Development Manager – from a new crop of players both young and Tom Tobiason, tom@ptmgroups.com old, and they saw record numbers of rounds Contributing Writers played from July through October. The Dave Bodle courses showcase our diverse topography Mike May across the state with river views, exquisite greens, picturesque bluffs and rolling hills. Published in Partnership with the Indiana Destination Development Highlighted in the guide this year is Corporation Indiana’s Pete Dye Golf Trail, a one-of-a-kind One North Capitol, Suite 600 collection of courses you will only find in Indianapolis, IN 46204 the Hoosier State. Golfers are encouraged to P 317-232-0600 check out the Pete Dye Golf Trail Challenge Golf@VisitIndiana.com to keep track of your progress and earn that The publisher accepts unsolicited editorial matter, as well coveted PDGT Pin Flag. Along the trail you as advertising, but assumes no responsibility for statements made by advertisers or contributors. Every effort is made to can also check out the exquisite collection ensure the accuracy of the information published, but the of Pete Dye memorabilia at Maple Creek publisher makes no warranty that listings are free of error. The publisher is not responsible for the return of unsolicited Country Club. The exhibit is unique to photos, slides or manuscripts. Maple Creek and featured in this year’s guide. Visit Indiana Golf Guide is published by Whether you are the experienced golfer Premier Travel Media, 621 Plainfield Road, Suite looking for a new challenge or a newbie 406, Willowbrook, IL 60527. The magazine is to the game looking for a fun day on the distributed free of charge at visitor information links, there is something for everyone centers, golf shows, golf courses and golf events. in the Visit Indiana Golf Guide and at Send Address Change to: VisitIndianaGolf.com. Premier Travel Media 621 Plainfield Road, Suite 406 Best wishes and safe travels, Willowbrook, IL 60527 A publication All rights reserved. Materials may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher. Suzanne Crouch LT. GOVERNOR Cover Photo: Courtesy of Indiana DNR INDIANA 2 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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
Visit Indiana 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 4 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 5
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 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 7
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. 1 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. iStock.com/ LightFieldStudios 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 8 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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. VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 9
THE PETE DYE GOLF TRAIL DISCOVER THE LEGENDARY GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT’S LEGACY ACROSS THE HOOSIER STATE By Mike May 10 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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 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 11
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. 12 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 13
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 14 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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.” VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 15
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 16 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
TIPPECANOE 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 17
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. 18 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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. VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 19
NORTHERN 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.com
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 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 21
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 22 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 23
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 24 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 25
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 26 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 27
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 28 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 29
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. 30 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 31
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 32 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 33
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 34 VISIT INDIANA GOLF GUIDE 2021 VisitIndianaGolf.com
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