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GOLF IN A GORGEOUS SETTING ONE OF THE MIDWEST’S FINEST COURSES AWAITS ON ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL COLLEGE CAMPUSES.

Warren Golf Course at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend offers a truly unique golf experience. You can tee it up where the pros play — Warren is host of the 2019 U.S. Senior Open — and do so within sight of the Golden Dome.

Pair that with a stay-and-play package at the Morris Inn, a AAA Four Diamond hotel.

Rates start at $189 per person for a traditional room and round of golf, based on double occupancy.

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to more than 300 diverse golf courses throughout the state and is hosting multiple professional tournaments this year. Whether you are wanting to play a round or watch some of the best golf talents in the world, there is no shortage of top-quality golf for you to be a part of in Indiana during 2019.

From South Bend to Newburgh, you can catch a professional on the links this season.

To play, Indiana’s courses showcase our diverse topography with river views, exquisite greens, picturesque bluffs and rolling hills.

Indiana is proud to be home to the Pete Dye Golf Trail, which is a one-of-a-kind collection of golf courses you will only find in the Hoosier State. The unique courses highlight all the different aspects Pete and Alice Dye have put into their iconic designs.

No matter if you are looking for a weekend golf getaway or a week-long stay and play experience, you can start planning with the Visit Indiana Golf Guide and VisitIndianaGolf. com.

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Features 8 Pete Dye Golf Trail

The Pete Dye Golf Trail was created to showcase the state’s collection of courses available for public play. Here are the seven courses that make up the renowned trail.

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Tips To Better Prepare for Your Golf Vacation

The goal for any group planning an Indiana golf trip is to have fun. Here are a few not-soobvious factors that need attention to make your outing a fabulous one.

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In 2019, Indiana will host four major tournaments: The United Leasing & Finance Championship, United States Senior Open, LPGA Indy Women in Tech Championship and the Senior LPGA Championship. Here is information about those tournaments.

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Central Indiana

Indiana’s northern region contains 92 golf courses and is less than two hours from Chicago, Indianapolis, Toledo and Grand Rapids.

Less than two hours from Indianapolis are 122 golf courses in central Indiana, an area filled with lovely destinations to explore.

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Starting less than an hour south of Indianapolis and on down to the Ohio River Valley, vacationers will find a land of fields and forests and 59 golf courses.

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Indiana Facts Population:

Statewide: 6.7 million Indianapolis: 860,902 (also the state capital) Fort Wayne: 267,852 Evansville: 118,930 South Bend: 101,735 Carmel: 92,198 Hammond: 76,618

Getting Here

by Air

Indianapolis International Airport (IND): Served by Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United, Vacation Express 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

Getting Here

by Rail

Amtrak stations in Connersville (COI), Crawfordsville (CRF), Dyer (DYE), Elkhart (EKH), Evansville- Bus Station (EVN), Hammond-Whiting (HMI), Indianapolis (IND), Lafayette (LAF), Michigan City (MCI), Rensselaer (REN), South Bend (SOB), Waterloo (WTI)

Average Temperatures

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North – Spring 71, Summer 81, Fall 63, Winter 31 Central – Spring 73, Summer 84, Fall 65, Winter 36 South – Spring 77, Summer 88, Fall 70, Winter 41 Schwabenblitz/Bigstock.com

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VER A CAREER that has spanned 56

years and 180 courses, Pete Dye is one of the legendary architects in golf. Casual fans know him for his marquee designs, like TPC Sawgrass, Teeth of the Dog, Whistling Straits and Kiawah Island. Hardcore fanatics relish how Dye takes the driver out of your hands with a variety of pin placements and balance of shots. His stunning visual techniques can make a hole look challenging from the tee box, but have it play easy and vice versa. In the world of golf architects, there’s no one else like Pete Dye. He’s one of only four golf course architects to be elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

A resident of the Hoosier State for nearly 70 years, golfers will find more Pete Dyedesigned courses here than anywhere else in the world. The Pete Dye Golf Trail was created to showcase the state’s collection of courses available for public play, all conceived by the legendary architect and his wife Alice. The trail unifies destinations from north to south, giving traveling golfers a one-of-a-kind vacation option. Here are the seven courses that make up the renowned trail.

For more information on the Pete Dye Golf Trail and the architects behind the designs, visit www.petedyegolftrail.com.

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NOTABLE EVENTS: 2015 Senior PGA Championship, 2017-2019 Senior LPGA Championship SYNOPSIS: Open in 2009, this 8,102-yard course is part of the grand French Lick Resort and sits atop one of the highest points in Indiana. The luxury resort, which dates back to the 1800s, recently

underwent a $500 million restoration and expansion and features multiple golf courses, a full-service spa, multiple restaurants and a casino. The championship course offers 40-mile panoramic views of Hoosier National Forest, featuring narrow, immaculate fairways and rugged, intense terrain. Senior PGA champion Colin Montgomerie called it “one of the iconic courses” in America.

CONTACT: 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, 888-936-9360

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Kampen

LOCATION: West Lafayette, 68 miles northwest of Indianapolis NOTABLE EVENTS: 2017 Indiana State Open SYNOPSIS: A parkland style course with rolling terrain, this 18-hole championship course on the grounds of Purdue University was originally built in 1934 by architect Bill Diddle, one of Dye’s early mentors. After multiple renovations, Dye transformed the course into a championship venue featuring rolling hills, tree-lined fairways, white sand and minimal water hazards. No two holes look alike and the course provides five sets of tees ranging from 5,300 to 7,500 yards.

CONTACT: 1300 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette, 765-494-3139

LOCATION: West Lafayette, the home course of Purdue University NOTABLE EVENTS: 2003 Women’s NCAA Championship, 2008 Men’s NCAA Championship, 2017 Indiana State Open, 2004 Indiana State Open SYNOPSIS: The Kampen Course at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex at Purdue University is an 18-hole, links-style championship golf course featuring large bent-grass greens, fairways and tees.

Opened in 1997, the course’s ample sand bunkers, grasslands, ponds and natural celery bog present a challenge for golfers of all abilities. The course can play as short as 5,260 yards and as long as 7,465 yards and is rated one of the top collegiate courses in the nation.

CONTACT: 1300 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette, 765-494-3139

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Crossing LOCATION: Indianapolis Motor Speedway NOTABLE EVENTS: PGA Champions Tour Comfort Classic 1994-2000, 2017-2019 LPGA Indy Women in Tech Championship SYNOPSIS: Built around the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500, this unique golfing experience features

four holes that reside inside the legendary speedway. The 6,994-yard Brickyard is a challenging course with undulating fairways, tough greens and utilizes Dye’s signature railroad ties along with large slabs of concrete along creek beds. The Brickyard Crossing is one of only a few venues in the country to host PGA, LPGA and Champions Tour events.

CONTACT: 4400 West 16th St., Indianapolis, 317-492-6417

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Maple Creek

LOCATION: Fifteen minutes from downtown Indianapolis NOTABLE EVENTS: : 2015, 2016 Big Ten Women’s Championship, Indiana PGA Boys Championship SYNOPSIS: The Fort Golf Course at Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park is a 7,148-yard, par 72 design.

The golf course was part of a major redevelopment that took place following the closing of the military base in 1996. Since opening in 1997, The Fort has been considered one of Indiana’s finest public courses and offers breathtaking views and multiple elevation changes. This 1,700-acre complex features tree-lined fairways, rolling hills and undulating greens. The resort features a fullservice restaurant, inn and conference center for the full one-stop-shop experience.

CONTACT: 6002 North Post Rd., Indianapolis, 317543-9597

Indianapolis : 1988 Pro Golf Tour $100,000 Indianapolis Invitational SYNOPSIS: The first 18-hole course created by Dye, Maple Creek opened in 1961 on the northeast side of Indianapolis as Heather Hills. This 18-hole, 6,633-yard layout features small tees and greens, narrow fairways lined with mature trees and natural long grass areas. Multiple bunkers complement a creek that winds its way through the front nine, challenging players of all skill levels. The club recently transitioned from semi-private to private (but is still playable for vacationing golfers) and has a large collection of Dye memorabilia in the newly renovated clubhouse.

CONTACT: 10501 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, 317-894-3343

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Tippecanoe

Country Club LOCATION: Monticello, 89 miles north of Indianapolis NOTABLE EVENTS: : Indiana PGA Monticello Open SYNOPSIS: Bordered by water, this country club’s original nine

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holes were formed in 1920. TCC has since expanded several times, with the most important change coming in 1963 when Dye completely designed the back nine and portions of the front nine to make it an 18hole facility. Today, the scenic 18-hole, 6,850-yard course is considered one of the finest in

the state as its natural beauty is complemented by a clubhouse featuring a deck overlooking picturesque Lake Shafer. This area offers the quintessential summer lake vacation opportunity.

CONTACT: 3267 NW Shafer Dr., Monticello, 574-583-9977

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Maximize Your Play Time

The best golf destinations cover a lot of ground beyond the 18th green. French Lick Resort is the golf getaway with more to love.

We have 45 holes of golf, including championship courses by legendary designers Pete Dye and Donald Ross. Add in hundreds of ways to win at the casino, casual and fine dining plus other amenities, and the numbers are on your side for an epic golf trip.

French Lick Resort brings it all together with golf, food, fun and gaming at one unforgettable destination.

For groups of 8 or more, give our golf group sales manager Alex Whiteman a call at 812-936-9300 (ext. 7227) to get the ball rolling.

Must be 21 years or older to enter the casino. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.9.WITH.IT!

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for Your Golf Vacation There’s more to getting prepared for a golf outing than making a tee time

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ning an Indiana golf trip is to have fun. It begins with finalizing the courses, whether familiar favorites or new and soon-tobe favorites. Accommodations that fit the group’s budget, where to eat and off-the-course entertainment options are important components to the trip. There are also a few not-soobvious factors that need attention.

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Get yourself ready

What immediately comes to mind about getting ready for a golf trip is making sure you’ve packed granola bars, aspirin and some remedies for those sore muscles.

However, long before you even begin to pack there are a few things you need to do.

During the cold winter months, it’s important to keep moving. “Golf is a unique sport that requires both core strength and core mobility,” said Dr. Philip Blaney, sports medicine specialist at Franciscan Health. “You need to get up and move. If you can, get to the gym during the winter months, work on your back, hamstrings and hip strength and flexibility.” Blaney also said yoga is ideal for both strength and flexibility, saying it’s becoming an important part of conditioning for college athletes he works with.

Whether your golf trip follows a long winter layoff or it’s in the middle of the season, you still need to pay attention to your body before travel.

Flexibility and nutrition are keys.

“For at least two weeks prior to a golf trip, players should do some stretching at least twice

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a day,” Blaney said. Also, during those two weeks prior to travel, “it’s important golfers keep their hydration and nutritional levels up,” Blaney added.

Merely picking up a few bottles of water the morning of your first tee time isn’t adequate. Taking care of your body during the winter or a warm Indiana summer is critical to enjoying your round.

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Stay on time

Starters can get annoyed if you’re late for a tee time. They’ll do their best to get you on the course, but on a busy day, that’s not going to happen right away. If you’re planning to play 36 holes, tardiness only enhances the problem.

The answer to avoiding being lax with your time begins when you’re planning the trip. Do your best to make tee times that fit your vacation mode. If you’d prefer not getting up at 6 a.m., or you tend to hit the snooze button, don’t make an early morning tee time.

Know the distance from your accommodations to the course and allow some extra time just in case there’s a delay. You might be on vacation, but the rest of Indiana may be going to work.

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traffic, allow some extra time. Check the route on Google Maps or Waze on the same day and time before you depart on your trip.

Next, know your group. Is there a perpetual latecomer? Do they each need to hit a large bucket of balls on the driving range? How much time is needed to find their putting stroke? Will your foursome want to take advantage of breakfast at the hotel or golf course? The best-laid plans can certainly go wrong and impact your round.

Here’s a hint if you’re late arriving to the course. Instead of hurrying to the range and trying to get in as many swings as time allows, stroke some putts. Concentrate on a relaxed stroke and keeping your eye on the ball. It’s a better use of your time.

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Get your equipment ready

Taking your clubs out of the garage and dusting them off is a good beginning, but it’s just the start of what needs to be done.

Wearing out the grips on a golf trip can be a real thing. Perhaps you didn’t replace the grips after a long season and now you’re heading out the door without replacing them. That’s a disaster waiting to happen. Get your clubs re-gripped weeks before your trip. That’s one less thing to worry about.

Don’t forget about your golf shoes. While you’re getting the clubs re-gripped, take time to have the spikes on your shoes replaced. That’s something you can even do yourself.

There’s one more thing every recreational golfer needs to pack, your “mudders.”

There’s an old saying, “If you don’t like the weather, stick around, it’s going to change.” In other words, even if the sun is shining early, there’s an excellent chance you can get rained on and have a wet pair of shoes for the next round. If, however, you pack a second pair of shoes, your feet will feel pristine and your game may thrive as a result.

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David Toms (above) won the 2018 U.S. Senior Open with a stirring effort. Fred Couples (below) tees off in the 2018 U.S. Senior Open.

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Tournament Ready State will host four major golf competitions in 2019

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season, Indiana’s multitude of courses are filled with amateurs trying to keep their ball on the short grass, hoping to collect on “sandies” from their playing partners and avoiding three-putts.

On some occasions though, the sport’s professionals arrive to compete on the state’s championship courses and remind duffers how beautiful the game can be when played at its highest level.

In 2019, Indiana will host four major tournaments: The United Leasing & Finance Championship, U.S. Senior Open, LPGA Indy Women in Tech Championship and the Senior LPGA Championship. Here is information about those tournaments along with activities and restaurants you can enjoy when attending these events.

40th U.S. Senior Open June 24-30, 2019 Warren Golf Course at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend SYNOPSIS: This event marks the first time the U.S. Senior Open has been held on a college campus and anticipates more than 125,000 spectators. The four-day, 72-hole stroke play competition will feature 156 participants with $4 million in prize money at stake. David WHEN:

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Toms is the defending champion and other top-flight players expected to compete include Lee Janzen, Vijay Singh and Fred Couples.

STAY, SEE & EAT: The Studebaker National Museum in South Bend displays a variety of automobiles and military vehicles related to the Studebaker Corporation and other aspects of American history. Catch the South Bend Cubs at Four Winds Field in downtown South Bend. Voted the 2017 Best Class A Ballpark in the country by Ballpark Digest,

Four Winds Field offers affordable fun for the entire family.

Café Navarre in South Bend is located in a historic building which once served as a bank.

This café offers a balance of old-world charm and modern flavors. Fiddler’s Hearth Public House is popular among locals for its couches, nightly live music and authentic Irish fare.

LaSalle Grill, a 20-time AAA Four Diamond-award winner, serves dishes like Indiana Duck and Amish Chicken.

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United Leasing & Finance Championship August 30-September 2, 2019 Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh SYNOPSIS: As the path to the PGA Tour, the Web. com Tour awards 25 Tour cards at the conclusion of the regular season, with another 25 cards awarded following the completion of the three-event, season-ending Web.com Finals. The championship at Victoria National will be the final event in the three-event finals and feature a $1 million purse. This event is hosted by Golf Gives Back, which also serves as the charitable beneficiary for the tournament. The event has generated $1,664,172 for area nonprofit charities since 2012.

STAY, SEE & EAT: The Dream Car Museum in Evansville, 15 miles west of Victoria National Golf Club, contains the Midwest’s most extensive collection of exotic and vintage cars enriched by a world-class display of automotive memorabilia.

Tropicana Evansville is a casino hotel in downtown Evansville whose main entertainment facility consists of a 45,000-square-foot casino, a 250-room hotel, retail shops, restaurants and a lounge area.

The Edgewater Grille is nestled high on the banks of the Ohio River in the heart of historic Newburgh. Its spacious dining rooms provide panoramic views of the riverscape.

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Senior LPGA Championship October 9-16, 2019 The Pete Dye Course at French Lick SYNOPSIS: Held at the majestic Pete Dye Course, which overlooks the beautiful French Lick Resort in the rolling countryside of Southern Indiana, this competition is the first major championship for senior women.

The 2018 event saw Laura Davies (-8) prevail by four shots.

STAY, SEE & EAT: The French Lick Resort is home to two AAA FourDiamond hotels, three challenging golf courses, two spas and a Las Vegas-style casino. The Patoka Lake Winery Suites on the south side of Patoka Lake features a tasting room that is open daily to the public and offers Winery Suites or Silo Suites (in converted silos attached to the winery).

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The French Lick Winery features a tasting bar where trained wine servers lead guests through an expansive list of more than 30 different wines.

The winery also serves fresh, homemade Italian cuisine in the relaxed atmosphere of the winery tasting room. 1875 – The Steakhouse, in the French Lick

Resort, serves premium aged, corn-fed Angus beef, while Café at Sinclairs serves a wide variety of culinary delights for breakfast or lunch. 33 Brick Street in downtown French Lick offers a wide range of beer chilled to 22 degrees, plus a large selection of local and craft beer on tap.

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LPGA Indy Women in Tech Championship September 26-29, 2019 Brickyard Crossing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway SYNOPSIS: This official LPGA event will feature 144 players competing for a $2 million purse.

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designer Pete Dye and voted one of America’s Top 100 Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest, Brickyard Crossing is a unique golf experience that includes a four-hole stretch inside the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

STAY, SEE & EAT: Featuring 29 acres of exhibit space and possessing a

collection of more than 120,000 artifacts, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the world’s largest of its kind. Opened in 2018, the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience at the Children’s Museum is a “can’t miss” and features the 18-hole Pete and Alice Dye Golf Experience. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum contains automobiles and artifacts representing more than a century of Indianapolis 500 culture.

At more than 7,000 square feet, Big Woods in Speedway offers family dining space and an oval-shaped main bar reminiscent of Speedway’s worldfamous race track and outdoor beer garden. Located directly across the street from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Dawson’s on Main is known for great steaks, fresh seafood, local craft beers and an incredible Hoosier tenderloin.

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NORTHERN INDIANA

Highlights Casinos, craft beer and confectioneries welcome northern Indiana golfers after they complete their round.

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ndiana’s northern region contains 92 golf courses and is less than two hours from Chicago, Indianapolis, Toledo and Grand Rapids. In addition to great golf courses, from Angola in the east to Whiting in the west, golfers will find plenty of options for nightlife and dining to enjoy once their round concludes.

The South Shore region of Northwest Indiana is just a hop, skip and a jump from Chicago and abounds with diversions, from glitzy casinos to sandy beaches.

The Indiana Dunes comprises swimming beaches, prairies, wetlands, savannas and forests along a 15-mile stretch of Lake Michigan coastline. At Indiana Dunes State Park, which has 16 miles of trails, you can climb to the top of Mount Tom, a sand dune that towers 192 feet above the shore.

Craft beer fans will like the South Shore Brewery Trail, which consists of 19 establishments in Northwest Indiana. The South Shore Brew Bus is a fun way to sample top-notch IPAs,

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pilsners, porters, and fruity and seasonal creations. For another kind of indulgence, consider a tour of the Albanese Candy Factory in Merrillville, where you’ll be impressed with the world’s tallest chocolate fountain and overwhelmed by the outlet store’s variety of gummi and chocolate treats.

Thirty minutes from Chicago and offering stunning views of the Lake Michigan shoreline, Horseshoe Hammond houses the largest poker room in the Midwest and weekly games in Benny’s

Back Room. Hungry golfers can dine at the Eatery, John Binion’s Steak and the Village Square Buffet, which features Latin, Italian and Asian stations. Also rising above the Albanese Candy Factory Merrillville

Indiana Dunes State Park Lake Michigan

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Lake Michigan shoreline farther east is the striking Spa Blu Tower, a 22-story hotel and crown jewel of the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa in Michigan City. Golfers seeking rejuvenation will find their inner Zen at Spa Blu, a 10,000-square-foot spa, salon and fitness center.

Visitors will also appreciate Blue Chip’s variety of dining options, such as exquisite

cuts at William B’s Steakhouse, hearty pub food at The Game and indulgent desserts at It’s Vegas Baby!

The newly opened Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting honors famous felt figures like Brutus Buckeye and Mr. Met with their own museum. Founded by David Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic, the hall honors mascot performers through

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa Michigan City

exhibits such as “Department of the Furry Arts” and “Phuzzical Education Department.”

South Bend’s chief claim to fame is the University of Notre Dame, where student-led tours showcase the beautiful campus. The university will also host the U.S. Senior Open at the Warren Course in June 2019.

Summer visitors can catch a minor league baseball game at Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs, Class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. South Bend Chocolate Company has factory tours, a retail store and a museum boasting one of the world’s largest collections of chocolate memorabilia. Craft beer aficionados should stop

by South Bend Brew Werks to try the flagship Stargazer IPA. Pair one of the 20 beers on tap with tasty grilled cheese sandwiches, mac & cheeses and flatbreads.

The area’s automotive

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history is also on display at South Bend’s Studebaker National Museum, which has a stunning collection of Studebaker cars and presidential carriages.

Bring a hearty appetite to Northern Indiana’s Amish Country, where bakeries turn out to-die-for cinnamon buns and restaurants serve up heapin’ helpings of home cooking. For a fried-chicken dinner with all the trimmings, you can’t go wrong at Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewana, Amish Acres

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Restaurant Barn in Nappanee and Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury.

Save room for pie—each of the above offers some two dozen varieties, from pecan and peanut butter to lemon meringue and coconut cream. Amish Acres’ Round Barn Theatre presents seven shows during a nine-month season. An annual favorite is Plain and Fancy, the 1955 Broadway musical comedy about Amish life and love. And just up the road in Elkhart, the

RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum, is a treasure chest of vintage recreational vehicles.

At the South Side Soda Shop & Diner in Goshen, a college town in Northern Indiana Amish Country, enjoy sundaes and other fountain creations along with a big scoop of 1950s schmaltz. Kelly Jae’s Café in downtown Goshen offers an eclectic menu featuring a Spanish tapas concept with Asian flair. Voted by Esquire readers as one of the top 15 most life-changing pizzas

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Northern Indiana Lakes Country

Located in the extreme northeast corner

of the state, Northern Indiana Lakes Country area is home to a variety of golf courses offering a variety of play.

Pokagon State Park and the Trine State Recreation Area offer additional recreational opportunities. Outlet shopping and historic downtown shops abound along with wineries and a microbrewery for the artisan travelers.

Numerous hotels offer a variety of packages. Visit lakes101.org for comprehensive area activities.

Golf Course “Links� trine.edu/zollner glendarinhills.com golflakejames.com cold-springs-resort.com

in the nation, Venturi is a certified Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian restaurant. The Goshen Brewing Company is a family-friendly brewpub that serves a wide selection of beers and seasonal local farm-to-table food. The Elephant Bar in downtown Goshen pays homage to old dive bars as it hosts live music, karaoke and even has arcade games. Constant

DeBrand Chocolatier Fort Wayne

Spring is a casual gastropub that offers craft brews and area-sourced ingredients in creative bar bites. Guests can enjoy top-notch food and dance the night away at this establishment on Main Street.

In Fort Wayne, chocoholics head for DeBrand Chocolatier, which offers samples during tours of its kitchens at the corporate headquarters. Guests can then peruse the chocolate shop or relax over coffee, hot chocolate or a sundae in the elegant, wood-trimmed cafe.

DeBrand’s premium chocolate—intricately designed works of art crafted with top-quality, sometimes exotic, ingredients—is shipped around the world. Interested in small-batch, handcrafted spirits? Three Rivers Distilling Co. serves whiskey, gin and rum distilled on-site and creates tempting charcuterie boards for golfers to

enjoy in an expansive patio space. Downtown, catch a baseball game at Parkview Field, home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Midwest League affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The city also cheers on the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, an Indiana Pacers affiliate, and the minor league Fort Wayne Komets hockey team. Music lovers will want to visit Sweetwater Sound. The manufacturer of musical instruments offers tours of its campus, which includes a retail store, performance theatre and recording studios. Just north of Fort Wayne in Auburn, car buffs revel in the more than 120 classic vehicles at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. This collection is housed in the original 1930s headquarters of the company that made Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg luxury motorcars.

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COURSE LISTINGS – NORTHERN NAME/ADDRESS (alphabetized by city) Etna Acres Golf Course 9803 W 600 S, Andrews Glendarin Hills Golf Club 3333 Glendarin Way, Angola See our ad on page 25 Lake James Golf Course 1445 W 275 N, Angola See our ad on page 25 Zollner Golf Course 1215 Park Ave, Angola See our ad on page 25 Bridgewater Golf Course 1818 Morningstar Rd., Auburn Timber Ridge Golf Club 2230 E. 250 N., Bluffton Hazelden Country Club 3705 E. State Rd. 16, Brook Cedar Creek Golf Center 10483 W. 109th Ave., Cedar Lake

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219-468-2906

etnaacres.org

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72

6096

69.6

260-624-3550

glendarinhills.com

18

72

7055

74.6

260-833-3967

golflakejames.com

18

72

6651

72.6

260-665-4269

trine.edu/zollnergc/

18

71

6384

69.9

260-925-8184

bridgewatergc.com

18

72

7,272

75.1

260-824-2728

thetimberridge.com

18

72

6695

72.6

219-275-5551

hazeldencountryclub.com lakecountyparks.com/150/

Cedar-Creek-FamilyGolf-Center

18

70

5935

68.4

9

31

1742

18

70

5466

67

18

72

7,008

73.4

18

71

5851

66.9

9

36

2982

69.3

18

72

6741

73

18

70

5703

67.3

18

72

6869

72.3

18

72

6596

71.9

36

144

18

72

6512

70.5

18

72

6729

73.4

18

61

3437

55.7

9

31

2095

29

18

72

7075

74.9

18

72

6716

72

18

59

3625

58.4

18

72

6825

71.3

18

72

7012

73.8

18

72

6582

71.6

9

36

3472

72.5

18

71

6434

219-365-2902

South Shore Country Club 14400 Lake Shore Drive, Cedar Lake 219-374-6070 golfsscc.com Brassie Golf Club, The 1110 Pearson Rd., Chesterton 219-921-1192 thebrassie.com Eel River Golf Course 1265 N. 950 E., Churubusco 260-693-3464 eelrivergolfcourse.com Crooked Lake Golf Course 65 E. Morsches Rd., Columbia City 260-691-2157 crookedlakegolf.com Eagle Glen Golf Course 129 S. Eagle Glen Trail, Columbia City 260-248-4653 eagleglengolfonline.com Oak Knoll Golf Course 11200 Whitcomb St., Crown Point 219-663-3349 golfoakknoll.net Pheasant Valley Country Club 3838 W. 141st St., Crown Point 219-663-5000 hegangolf.com Summertree Golf Course 2323 101st St., Crown Point 219-663-0800 hegangolf.com White Hawk Country Club 1001 White Hawk Drive, Crown Point 219-661-1300 whitehawkcountryclub.com

Cross Creek Golf Club 1730 Nuttman Ave., Decatur 260-724-4316 golfatcrosscreek.com Sandy Pines Golf Course 10527 Bunker Drive, Demotte 219-987-3611 sandypinesgc.com Old Orchard Golf Course 24682 County Rd. 16 E., Elkhart 574-612-5401 oldorchardgolfcourse.com Arlington Park Association 4630 W. Arlington Park Blvd., Fort Wayne 260-485-2774 arlingtonpark.net Autumn Ridge Golf Club 11420 Auburn Rd., Fort Wayne 260-637-8727 autumnridgegc.com Brookwood Golf Club 10304 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne 260-747-3136 brookwoodgc.com Canterbury Green Country Club 2727 Canterbury Blvd., Fort Wayne 260-486-7888 golfcanterbury.com Cherry Hill Golf Club 6615 Wheelock Rd, Fort Wayne 260-485-8727 cherryhillgc.com Chestnut Hills Golf Course 11502 Illinois Rd., Fort Wayne 260-625-4146 chestnuthillsgolf.com Colonial Oaks Golf Course 8218 Huguenard Rd., Fort Wayne 260-489-5121 colonialoaksgc.com Donald Ross Golf Course 7102 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne 260-745-7093 golfdonaldross.com Foster Park Golf Course 3900 Old Mill Rd., Fort Wayne 260-427-6735 fostergolfcourse.com

3535/3489/ 74.4/74.7/ 3515/3570 76/76.2

NAME/ADDRESS (alphabetized by city)

PHONE

Foster Park Golf Course 3900 Old Mill Rd., Fort Wayne 260-427-6735 Lakeside Golf Course 746 N. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne 260-422-8714 McMillen Park Golf Course 3900 Hessen Cassel Rd., Fort Wayne 260-427-6710 Garrett Country Club 401 N. Walsh St., Garrett 260-357-5165 South Gleason Park Golf Course 3400 Jefferson St., Gary 219-980-1089 Golf Club of the Limberlost 207 North Drive, Geneva 260-368-7388 Black Squirrel Golf Club 1017 Larimer Drive, Goshen 574-533-1828 Juday Creek Golf Course 14770 Lindy Drive, Granger 574-277-4653 Cold Springs Golf Course 260 Lane 120 Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 260-488-2920 See our ad on page 25 Hamlet Golf Course P.O. Box 367, Hamlet 574-867-4000 Lost Marsh Golf Course 901 E. 129th St., Hammond 219-932-4046 Wicker Memorial Park Golf Course 8554 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland 219-838-9809

Duck Creek Country Club 638 N. 700 W., Hobart 219-759-5870 Indian Ridge Golf Course 6363 Grand Blvd., Hobart 219-942-6850 Cedar Lake Golf Course 3355 E. 700 N., Howe 260-562-3923 Clear Creek Golf Course 10930 N. 300 W., Huntington 260-344-1665 Norwood Golf Club

5961 W. Maple Grove Rd., Huntington 260-356-5929 Cobblestone Golf Course 2702 Cobblestone Lane, Kendallville 260-349-1550 Kendallville Golf Club 120 Weston Ave., Kendallville 260-347-3440 Noble Hawk Golf Links 3005 Noble Hawk Drive, Kendallville 219-349-0900 Heron Creek Golf Course 615 W. CR-50 N., La Grange 260-463-2906 Beechwood Golf Course 2222 Woodlawn Drive, La Porte 219-362-2651 Briar Leaf Golf Club 3233 N. State Rd. 39, La Porte 219-326-1992 Legacy Hills Golf Course 299 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte 219-324-4777 Cedar Creek Golf Club 10000 Garman Rd., Leo 260-627-5623 Dykeman Park Golf Course 101 Eberts Rd., Logansport 574-753-0222 Logans Run Family Golf Club 14 Golfview Drive, Logansport 574-753-6700 Turkey Creek Golf Course 6400 Harrison St., Merrillville 219-980-5170 Michigan City Golf Course 4000 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City 219-873-1516 Meadow Valley Golf Club 57600 SR-13, Middlebury 574-825-3422 Eberhart-Petro Golf Course 801 N. State St., Mishawaka 574-255-5508

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fostergolfcourse.com

18

71

6434

lakesidegolfandbowling.com

27

71

6320

70

mcmillengolfcourse.com

18

65

4653

60.7

garrettcc.com

18

72

6552

70.8

18

71

6312

68.5

limberlostgc.com

18

71

6375

64.9

blacksquirrelgolfclub.com

18

72

6516

72.2

judaycreek.com

18

72

6940

73.7

coldspringsresort.org/golf 18

63

4322

70

hamletgolf.com

18

70

5893

66.9

ostmarshgolf.com

18

72

6803

73.6

wickermemorialpark.com/ your-park/golf-course

18

72

6887

72.6

duckcreekgolfcourse.com

18

70

5452

70

18

72

6217

69.1

18

71

6230

68.3

clearcreekgc.com

18

71

6560

71.6

18

72

6597

71.3

cobblestonegc.com

18

72

7,005

73.2

kendallvillegc.com

9

36

3,134

35.4

noblehawk.com

18

71

6817

73.3

heroncreekgolfclub.com

18

71

6353

70.7

thebeechwoodgolfcourse.com 18

72

6657

72.7

briarleaf.com

18

72

6579

73

legacyhillsgolfclub.com

18

72

6537

cedarcreekgc.com

18

71

6365

69.8

dykemanpark.com

18

70

6185

69.4

logansrungolf.com

18

55

2,204

70

turkeycreekgolf.com

18

70

6312

69

michigancitygolfcourse.com

36

72/60

6369/3531

68.7/58.2

meadowvalleygc.com

18

72

6933

73.2

mishawaka.in.gov

18

70

5924

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NAME/ADDRESS (alphabetized by city) PHONE McCormick Creek Muni Golf Course

1300 N. Oakland Ave., Nappanee 574-773-2725 Whispering Creek Golf Club Box 568, New Haven P.O. 260-749-5025 Chesapeake Run Golf Club

6430 S. 250 W., North Judson 574-896-2424 Sycamore Golf Course

6002 E. SR-114, North Manchester 260-982-2279 Burke Memorial GC at Notre Dame Dorr Rd, Notre Dame 46 574-631-6425 Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame WGC Clubhouse, Notre Dame 574-631-4653 110 See our ad on page 25

Creek Golf Course Fall 250 Reformatory Rd., Pendleton 765-778-8071

Indian Oaks Golf Course 1356 N. Country Club Rd., Peru 765-473-7312

Peru Municipal Golf Course 1863 S. Strawtown Pike, Peru 765-473-6806 Rock Hollow Golf Club Box 187, Peru P.O. 765-473-6100 Plymouth Rock Golf Course

12641 7B Rd., Plymouth 574-936-4405 Pretty Lake Golf Club 10055 Pretty Lake Trail, Plymouth 574-936-9008 Swan Lake Resort 5203 Plymouth Laporte Trail, Plymouth 574-935-5680

Round Barn Golf Course 2506 Country Club Drive S., Rochester 574-223-5717

Palmira Golf and Country Club P.O. Box 359, Saint John 219-365-4331

Scherwood Golf

600 E. Joliet St., Schererville 219-865-2554

Blackthorn Golf Club 6100 Nimtz Pkwy., South Bend 574-232-4653

Elbel Park Golf Course 26595 Auten Rd., South Bend 574-271-9180

Erskine Park Golf Course 4200 Miami St., South Bend 574-291-3216

Pond View Golf Course 8550 S. 300 E., Star City 574-595-7431

Maxwelton Golf Course 5721 E. Elkhart County Line Rd., Syracuse 574-457-3504

South Shore Golf Course 10601 N .SR-13, Syracuse 574-457-2832

Wawasee Golf Club

12388 N. Bishop Rd., Syracuse 574-457-0024 Course at Aberdeen The 245 Tower Rd., Valparaiso 219-462-5050

Course Creekside Golf 2355 Clifford Rd., Valparaiso 219-477-5579

Forest Park Golf Course 1155 Sheffield Drive, Valparaiso 219-476-1876

Robbinhurst Golf Club 383 W. 875 N., Valparaiso 219-762-9711

Honeywell Golf Course 3360 Niccum Rd., Wabash 260-563-8663

Whispering Pines Golf Course 32280 SR-4, Walkerton 574-656-3295

Raccoon Run Golf Course 3085 E. Pierceton Rd., Warsaw 574-269-2902

Rozella Ford Golf Course 1700 Rozella Rd., Warsaw 574-269-9582 Moss Creek Golf Course 3600 S. 300 W., Winamac 574-595-3142

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mccormickcreekgc.com

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72

6434

70.7

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6787

71.4

18

72

6405

70

18

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6311

9

35

3222

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18

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fallspark.org/fall-creek-golf-club-pendleton

18

71

5867

indianoaks.net

18

72

6715

71.8

18

72

6006

69.2

18

72

6944

74.2

18

72

6533

70

whisperingcreekgc.com

sycamoregc.com

burkegolfcourse.nd.edu

warrengolfcourse.com

rockhollowgolf.com

woodburygolfcourse.com

prettylakegolf.com

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72

swanlakeresort.com

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144

6535 71.5 6772/ 72.6/ 7131 74.5

rtcol.com/millcreek/

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72

6752

72.7

18

71

6889

72.7

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71/30

6849/ 1700

73.4

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72

7136

74.8

palmiragolf.com

scherwood.com blackthorngolf.com

golfelbel.com

18

72

6885

70.7

golferskine.com

18

70

6098

68.5

pondviewgolf.net

18

70

6270

69.7

18

72

6490

70.9

18

72

6328

70.8

9

35

2994

maxweltongolf.com golftheshore.com wawaseegolfclub.com

golfataberdeen.com

18

72

6917

valpoparksgolf.com

9

36

3270

18

70

5843

68.5

18

68

5667

67

18

71

6444

71.2

whisperingpinesgolf.wixsite.com/whisperingpinesgolf 18

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6204

68.1

raccoonrungolf.com

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70

5230

63.4

18

70

6305

70.9

18

70

5307

66.3

valpoparksgolf.com/forest_park_course/ robbinhurst.com honeywellgc.com

rozellagolf.com mosscreekgolfcourse.com

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CENTRAL INDIANA

Highlights Golfers looking for enticing restaurants, thrilling casinos and exciting nightlife will find plenty to do once the sun sets in Central Indiana

W

ithin a two-hour drive from Indianapolis, you will find 122 golf courses in Central Indiana. In addition to the variety of courses,

the cities and towns of the region are full of delicious restaurants and a plethora of entertainment options.

Home of Purdue University and two Pete

Dye-designed courses, West Lafayette also offers plenty of entertainment after the sun sets. Harry’s Chocolate Shop, a soda fountain that provided cover for a

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Prohibition speakeasy, is the city’s most famous pub and worth a visit to admire the drugstore counter and wellworn wooden booths. Site of the battle that made future president William Henry Harrison famous, Tippecanoe Battlefield is a 96-acre historic site with a museum, monument and nature center that explain Indiana’s role in Tecumseh’s War.

Loeb Playhouse and the historic Lafayette Theater.

The fine dining experience at Bistro 501 includes a full bar featuring specialty martinis, ports, single malt whiskey and fine scotch and a changing seasonal menu.

Farther south along the Wabash River is Terre Haute, the site of Indiana State University and Terre Haute Brewing Company.

ment serves over 100 beers in addition to hearty burgers and pizzas.

Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, host of the annual Dan Patch Stakes, is one of the Midwest’s premier harness racing facilities in the city of Anderson, just 60 miles from Indianapolis.

The trackside complex includes luxury suites and dining options such as Prime

Founded in 1837 and one of the oldest commercial breweries in the nation, this Indiana institution is best experienced in the Velvet Room—a combination of bar, performance venue and restaurant. Sip classics like the Stiffy Green IPA or a new creation while taking in a show with your fellow golfers. More brewing history can be found at M. Mogger’s Restaurant & Pub, which honors one of the early pioneers of American beer. The birthplace of the famous Champagne Velvet pilsner, the establish-

Harvest Buffet, Homestretch Steakhouse and the Dan Patch Brewhouse, and the accompanying casino houses over 2,000 slot machines. Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville is a Las Vegas-inspired complex where visitors can enjoy the largest poker room in the Indianapolis area and nail-biting thoroughbred racing. Indiana Grand partners with local Indianapolis and Shelbyville hotels to provide an all-inclusive golfing and gaming experience.

Carmel—Pete Dye’s

Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Anderson

Venture across the Wabash River to taste exceptional craft beer at People’s Brewing Company in Lafayette. Facility tours are available upon request, and a dozen beers are always available on tap to quench your thirst after a long round of golf. Bistro 501, located on the corner of 5th and Main Streets in the historic Lahr building in downtown Lafayette, is just blocks from the Tippecanoe County courthouse and within walking distance of a variety of notable landmarks including

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Traders Point Creamery Zionsville

hometown and site of his famous Crooked Stick Golf Club—is also where you can listen to a concert in the impeccably designed Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. Architecturally inspired by the villas of northern Italy and concert halls of Vienna, this gorgeous complex hosts symphonies and musicals throughout the year. The surrounding Car-

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mel City Center features a variety of restaurants and bars in a layout modeled after European city squares.

Neighboring Westfield boasts Restaurant Row, a collection of restaurants in the downtown area. Here you’ll find sushi at Chiba Indy, pasta at Italian House on Park and farm-to-table creations at Rail Epicurean Market. A new shuttle sys-

tem will pick patrons up at a nearby parking lot and drop them off at their restaurant of choice.

Traders Point Creamery in nearby Zionsville houses the Farm Store and Loft restaurant in an airy farmhouse. Those looking to indulge their inner gourmand can register for the restaurant’s wine-tasting dinners that pair reserve bottles with

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farm-fresh entrees. Other highlights artisanal cheese samplers on the patio and decadent ice cream sundaes at the dairy bar.

Indiana’s capital and cosmopolitan hub, Indianapolis and its surrounding neighborhoods feature live entertainment and awardwinning restaurants for every taste. Massachusetts Avenue, a five-block strip lined with theaters, restaurants and night clubs, is the city’s premier entertainment district. Venture to the historic Athenaeum social hall for a stein of German lager in the Rathskeller Biergarten, try local craft beers at Ralston’s Drafthouse or sip a cocktail at the Prohibition-era Ball & Biscuit. Foodies can indulge in American-modern cuisine

at Mesh or take down a platter of tacos at Bakersfield.

Broad Ripple Village north of downtown is another thriving entertainment district. Catch a rock concert at the Vogue, revitalize with fresh brews at Monon Coffee Co. or enjoy unusual flavors at Nicey Frozen Treats.

The Indianapolis area includes nearly three dozen breweries, and your golf group can sample the very best through the Indy Brew Bus. Each tour includes three samples at four local breweries that you can record and grade on a personal sampling passport. Tours originate from downtown Indianapolis, Broad Ripple, Greenwood and Carmel. Wine-lovers

should beeline for Tastings, a self-service wine bar in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Innovative self-pour machines help customers select their serving size from over 200 wines in stock, and you can complement your tasting with a vast selection of flatbreads and charcuterie boards.

Serving as headquarters of the NCAA, Indianapolis is a sports haven outside of golf. Major venues include Lucas Oil Stadium (home to the Indianapolis Colts NFL team), Bankers Life Fieldhouse (host of the NBA Indiana Pacers and WNBA Fever teams) and Victory Field (where baseball fans can watch the AAA Indianapolis Indians). No visit is complete without a pit stop

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis

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Par: Walnut Creek: 72/Club Run: 72 Yardages: Walnut Creek: Black: 6907, Purple: 6615, Blue: 6265, Silver 5072 Club Run: Purple: 6226, Blue: 5791, Silver: 5347, Orange: 4230 Ratings & Slope: Walnut Creek: Black: 72.1/121, Purple: 70.8/119, Blue: 69.2/116, Silver: 68.5/109 Club Run: Purple: 73.0/127, Blue: 70.2/122, Silver: 68.0/117, Orange: 65.1/112 Rates: Online specials start at $25 and walk-in rates vary up to $37.25 on weekends with cart.

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The 2011 Indiana Course of the Year and 2011 Runner-Up National Course of the Year, Walnut Creek has also received the Indiana Hoosier Hospitality Award. As a 36-hole golf and practice facility, Walnut Creek and Club Run offer strategic yet playable designs with large greens and memorable holes ready to welcome a variety of skill levels.

CONTACT 7453 E. 400 S, Marion, IN 46953, 800-998-7651, walnutcreekgolf.com

at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Museum.

Explore the Speedway’s grounds with a narrated bus ride along the track and

tour of a car collection that includes over 30 victorious racecars from the famous Indianapolis 500. The NCAA Hall of Champions boasts

two levels of interactive trivia challenges, and game simulators that highlight all 24 collegiate sports.

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Par: 72 Yardages: Gold: 7,148, Blue: 6,758, White: 6,114, Green: 5,408, Red: 5,045 Ratings & Slope: Gold: 75.0/143, Blue: 73.1/138, White: 70.4/130, Green: 66.9/123, Red: 69.1 & 124 Architect: Pete Dye and Tim Liddy Rates: In season rates vary from a Monday low to weekend mornings being the highest.

All fees include cart. Nine hole rates are available Monday-Thursday and after 12:00 pm on weekends. Senior rates are available for ages 60+ Monday afternoon and Tuesday-Wednesday before 12:00 pm. Early bird discounts are available Tuesday and Wednesday before 12:00 pm. Twilight rates vary throughout the year. Military discounts for Active, Reserve and Retired.

Call Pro Shop for details. Fort Golf Course offers a variety of lodging options on the property with discounted golf rates for guests.

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The history of this land takes us from the Civil War when the Indianapolis Arsenal supplied munitions for federal troops to the establishment of Fort Benjamin Harrison. Fast-forward to 1995 when Indiana’s request for use of 1,700 acres of the property as a state park and nature preserve was granted. In 1998 Fort Golf Course opened and was ranked third as “Best Affordable New Public Courses.” The course is set in a marvelous wooded area with trees lining most holes, rolling fairways and fairway bunkers and Dye’s signature undulating greens. Nowhere are those features more prevalent than on Hole No. 4, the No. 1 Handicap. Driving accuracy is a must. A short approach shot to the right of the green will kick to the green and avoid the well trapped and out of bounds left.

CONTACT 6002 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN 46216, 317-543-9597, thefortgolfcourse.com

EXPERIENCE THE CHALLENGE AND BEAUTY OF FIVE CHAMPIONSHIP STYLE GOLF COURSES, ALL IN ONE PLACE. Our Stay and Play Packages offer five distinct golf courses to choose from, including two courses on the Pete Dye Golf Trail.

During your stay, enjoy hotel accommodations from Hilton and Marriott brand hotels. Visit the website below for details.

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Par: 70 Yardages: Black – 7465, Blue – 6874, White – 6411, Gold – 6067, Silver – 5260 Ratings & Slope: 76.5-66.7 & 146-121 Architect: Pete Dye Rates: Weekend - $99, Daily Rate - $89, Twilight - $50, Group Rates Available

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The Kampen Course is the original Pete Dye design at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. The course can play as short as 5,260 yards and as long as 7,465 yards and provides a fun, challenging experience. The course was voted the No. 13 Collegiate Golf Course in America (Golfweek, September 2018). and it also hosted the 2017 Indiana Open and the 2017 NCAA Men’s Regional.

CONTACT 765-494-3139, golfpro@purdue.edu, Twitter - @PurdueGolf, Instagram - @PurdueGolf

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Par: 72 Yardages: Black: 7564, Blue: 6838, White: 6363, Gold: 6003, Silver: 5255 Ratings & Slope: 65.4 & 135-120 Architect: Pete Dye Rates: Weekends - $99, Daily Rate - $89, Twilight - $50, Group Rates Available

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The Ackerman-Allen Course was introduced in 2016 as a complete remodel of the former Ackerman Hills Course. The course can play as short as 5,255 yards and as long as 7,564 yards and has been voted the No. 24 Collegiate Golf Course in America (Golfweek, September 2018) and it has hosted the 2017 Indiana Open and the 1960 NCAA Championship won by Jack Nicklaus.

CONTACT 765-494-3139, golfpro@purdue.edu, Twitter - @PurdueGolf, Instagram - @PurdueGolf

COURSE LISTINGS – CENTRAL NAME/ADDRESS (alphabetized by city) PHONE

Walnut Creek Golf Course 7454 E. 400 S., Marion

WEBSITE

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765-998-7651

walnutcreekgolf.com

18

72

6907

72.1

765-789-4366

albanygolf.wordpress.com

18

71

6444

70.7

765-648-6880

cityofanderson.com/670/ Grandview-Golf-Course

18

70

5554

65.2

765-644-9754

meadowbrookgolfcourse.com

18

71

5759

68.2

765-643-6336

theedgewood.net

18

70

5853

69.1

765-762-1135

harrisonhills.com

18

72

6820

72.6

765-567-2178

golfbattleground.com

18

72

6,782

71.1

812-442-5681

forestparkgolf.org

18

71

6032

68.7

812-446-4653

myoakridgegolfcourse.com

18

72

6034

68.5

317-892-7888

west-chasegolf.com

18

71

6700

73.1

765-478-5638

18

71

5752

68.8

317-630-1785

heartlandcrossinggolf.com

18

72

7267

75.4

317-846-7431

brookshiregolf.com

18

72

6972

72.8

317-573-9900

plumcreekgolfclub.com

18

72

6970

73.8

317-816-3100

prairieviewgc.com

18

72

7073

74.5

317-984-3837

bearslide.com

18

71

6998

74.1

317-539-2013

deercreekgolfclub.com

18

72

6695

72.7

18

72

6766

70.2

18

72

6424

70.5

18

54

2100

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The 2011 Indiana Course of the Year and 2011 Runner-Up National Course of the Year; See our Course Overview on page 34.

Albany Golf Course 1100 E Golf Course Road, Albany Grandview Golf Course 1907 Northshore Blvd., Anderson

Meadowbrook Golf Course

3429 S Madison Ave, Anderson The Edge Golf Course 519 Golf Club Rd., Anderson Harrison Hills

413 E. New St., Attica Battle Ground Golf Club 5505 Pretty Prairie Rd, Battle Ground Forest Park Golf Course 1018 S. John Steele Drive, Brazil Oak Ridge Golf Course 9784 N. County Rd. 300 E., Brazil West Chase Golf Club 4 Hollaway Blvd., Brownsburg Winding Branch Golf Course 2290 S. Germantown Rd., Cambridge City Heartland Crossing Golf Links 6701 S. Heartland Blvd., Camby Brookshire Golf Course 12120 Brookshire Pkwy., Carmel Plum Creek Golf Course 12401 Lynnwood Blvd., Carmel Prairie View Golf Course 7000 Longest Drive, Carmel Bear Slide Golf Course 6770 E. 231st St., Cicero Deer Creek Golf Course 7143 IN-39, Clayton Geneva Hills Golf Course 13446 S. Geneva Hills Rd., Clinton Clover Meadow Golf Course 1999 E. County Rd. 1100 S., Cloverdale Rocky Ford Par 3 Golf Course Rocky Ford Drive, Columbus Willowbrook Country Club 1982 W. Country Club Rd., Connersville Rivercrest Golf Course 14 Club House Drive, Covington Rocky Ridge Golf Course 3965 N. 625 E., Crawfordsville Twin Bridges Golf Club 1001 Cartersburg Rd., Danville Timbergate Golf Course 151 St. Andrews Ave., Edinburgh Elwood Golf Links 9273 1050 N., Elwood Hickory Hills Golf Club 9577 W. 400 N., Farmland Gray Eagle Golf Club and Academy 12500 Brooks School Rd., Fishers River Glen Country Club 12010 Clubhouse Drive, Fishers

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765-832-8384 765-795-6001 812-376-2687

clovermeadowsgolf.com

765-825-2315

willowbrookconnersville.com

18

72

6577

70.8

765-793-7888

rivercrestgc.com

18

71

6642

71.2

765-794-4444

18

72

6410

70.4

317-745-9098

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7071

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timbergate.com

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elwoodgolflinks.com

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72.5

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hickoryhillsgolfclub.net

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72.5

317-849-7607

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Benton County Country Club 602 W. 4th St., Fowler 765- 884-1864 Deer Track Golf Club

775 N. County Rd. 700 W., Frankfort 765-296-2595 Frankfort Country Club 100 Country Club Drive, Frankfort 765-659-1324 Deer Valley Golf Course 5357 E. 300 S., Franklin 317-738-4441

Legends Golf Course 2555 Hurricane Rd., Franklin 317-736-8186 Rolling Meadows Golf Course 4120 N. Mount Carmel Rd., Gosport 812-829-0717 Old Hickory Golf Course

1626 N. US Hwy. 231, Greencastle 765-653-2019 Arrowhead Golf Course

3974 Clubhouse Drive, Greenfield 317-326-2226 Hawks Tail of Greenfield

145 S. Morristown Pike, Greenfield 317-462-2706 Heartland Resort

1613 W. 300 N., Greenfield 317-326-3181 Greensburg Country Club

1630 W. Park Rd., Greensburg 812-663-2229 Bluff Creek Golf Course

2710 Old State Rd. 37, Greenwood 317-422-4736 Hickory Stick Golf Club

4422 Hickory Stick Blvd., Greenwood 317-422-8300 Valle Vista Golf Club & Conference Center

755 E. Main St., Greenwood 317-882-2955 Hartley Hills Country Club

201 N. Woodpecker Rd., Hagerstown 765-489-4373 Blackford Country Club

1605 W. Water St., Hartford City 765-348-0700 Brickyard Crossing Golf Course

4400 W. 16th St., Indianapolis 317-492-6570 Buffer Park Golf Course

3825 Foltz St., Indianapolis 317-241-5046 Coffin Golf Club

2401 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis 317-327-7845 Dakota Landing Golf Course

6636 S. Franklin Rd., Indianapolis 317-862-8255 Eagle Creek Golf Course

8802 W. 56th St., Indianapolis 317-297-3366 Maple Creek Golf Course 10501 E 21st St, Indianapolis 317-894-3343 Morningstar Golf Course

271 S. Mitterhoeffer Rd., Indianapolis 317-899-4653 Pleasant Run Golf Course

601 N. Arlington Ave., Indianapolis 317-357-0829 Riverside Golf Club

3502 N. White River Pkwy. W. Drive, Indianapolis 317-327-7300 Saddlebrook Golf Course

5516 Arabian Run, Indianapolis 317-290-0539 Sarah Shank Golf Course

2901 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis 317-784-0631 Smock Golf Course

3910 E. County Line Rd., Indianapolis 317-888-0036 South Grove Golf Course

1800 W. 18th St., Indianapolis 317-327-7351 Southern Dunes Golf Course

8220 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis 317-865-1800 The Fort Golf Course 6002 N. Post Rd., Indianapolis 317-543-9597 * See our course overview page 35

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3302

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rollingmeadowsgolfclub.org

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heartlandresort.com

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greensburgcountryclub.com

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bluffcreekgolf.com

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brickyardcrossing.com

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6715

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dakotalandinggolf.com

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6633

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morningstargc.com

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6499

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pleasantrungolf.com

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golfatriverside.com

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6281

67.2

saddlebrookgolfclub.org

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6038

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sarahshankgolf.com

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6483

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smockgolf.com

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6806

73.7

southgrovegolf.com

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6265

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70

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72

7148

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bufferpark.com coffingolf.com

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PHONE

WEBSITE

Whispering Hills Golf Course 10751 Brookville Rd., Indianapolis 317-862-9000 William Sahm Golf Course 6800 E. 91st St., Indianapolis 317-842-3848 sahmgolf.com Winding River Golf Course 8015 S. Mann Rd., Indianapolis 317-856-7257 windingrivergc.com Tomahawk Hills Golf Course 10291 N. State Rd. 75, Jamestown 765-676-6022

Chippendale Golf Course 1047 Golf Course Lane, Kokomo 765-453-7079 chippendalegolf.com Green Acres Golf Course 1300 Green Acres Drive, Kokomo 765-883-7355 greenacresnow.com Wildcat Creek Golf Course

3200 Timber Valley Drive, Kokomo 765-455-3673 wildcatcreek.com Winding Ridge Golf Club 5450 Bogey Drive, Lawrence 317-826-3020 windingridgegolfclub.com Cool Lake Golf Course 520 E. 750 N. Lebanon 765-325-9271 coollakegolfclub.com Golf Club of Indiana 6905 S. 525 E., Lebanon 317-769-6388 golfindiana.com Trophy Club, The 3887 N. US 52, Lebanon 765-482-7272 thetrophyclubgolf.com Harbor Links Golf Club at Sagamore Resort 15179 Old State Rd. 101, Liberty 765-458-9999 harborlinksgc.com Liberty Country Club 1391 US Hwy. 27 N., Liberty 765-458-5664 libertycountryclub.com Arbor Trace Golf Club 2500 E. 550 N., Marion 765-662-8236 arbortracegc.com Club Run Golf Course 7454 E. 400 S., Marion 765-998-7651 walnutcreekgolf.com/club-run Shady Hills Golf Course 1520 W. Chapel Pike, Marion 765-668-8256 shadyhillsgolf.com Foxcliff Golf Course 1970 E. Maple Turn Rd., Martinsville 765-342-0409 foxcliffgc.com Martinsville Golf Course 1510 SR-37 N. , Martinsville 765-342-4336 martinsvillegolfclub.com Tri County Golf Course 8170 N. CR-400 W., Middletown 765-533-4107 tricountygolfclub.com Pine View Golf Course 5310 Norway Rd., Monticello 574-583-3339 pineviewgolf.net Tippecanoe Country Club

P.O. Box 866, Monticello 574-583-9977 tippecanoecc.com Eagle Pines Golf Club 9373 N. Country Club Rd., Mooresville 317-831-4774 eaglepines.com Crestview Golf Course 3325 S. Walnut St., Muncie 765-289-6952 crestviewgolf.net Maplewood Golf Course 4261 E. CR-700 S., Muncie 765-284-8007 Memorial Park Golf Course 2255 N. Memorial Drive, New Castle 765-529-9856 golfatmemorialpark.com Westwood Golf Club 1742 W. Country Club Drive, New Castle 765-529-1300 westwoodgc.net The Links Golf Club 11425 N. PR Links Lane, New Palestine 317-861-4466 linksindy.com Forest Park Golf Course 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville 317-773-2881 noblesvilleparksgolf.com Fox Prairie Golf Course 8465 E. 196th St., Noblesville 317-776-6357 noblesvilleparksgolf.com Pebble Brook Golf Course 3110 Westfield Rd., Noblesville 317-896-5596 pebblebrookgolfclub.com Purgatory Golf Club 12160 E. 216th St., Noblesville 317-776-4653 purgatorygolf.com

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6347

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6672

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36

3152

35.2

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73

6576

70.5

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72

6,767

72.8

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72

6927

73.5

18

72

7038

74.6

18

70

6008

68.8

18

72

7151

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72

7317

75.3

18

72

7034

74

18

70

6375

70.8

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72

6690

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72

6226

73

18

71

6416

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71

6781

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6244

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6664

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6876

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6,850

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6106

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6198

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6571

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18

70

5634

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70

6175

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7046

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35

3004

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6421/6578

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7754

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WEBSITE

HOLES

Stony Creek Golf Club

11800 E. 166th St., Noblesville 317-773-1820 stonycreekgolfclub.com 18 Oak Grove Country Club S. Crown St., Oxford 609 765-385-2713 oakgrovecountryclub.com 18 Pittsboro Golf Course E. US-136, Pittsboro 2227 317-892-3335 pittsborogolfcourse.com 9 Quail Creek Golf Community 7591 Quail Creek Trace, Pittsboro 317-538-8792 quailcreekgc.com 18 Oaktree Golf Course E. US-40, Plainfield 4710 317-839-6205 oaktreegolf.net 18 Portland Golf Club W. 200 S., Portland 124 260-726-4646 portlandgc.com 18 Highland Lake Golf Course 1972 Highland Rd., Richmond 765-983-7287 richmondindiana.gov/resources/ 18

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Parke County Golf Course 1640 US-41, Rockville 765-569-3556

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Angel Hill Golf Course 351 N. Plank St., Rossville 765-379-3533 angelhillgolfcourse.com 18

Antler Point Golf Course 3510 N. 150 E., Rushville 765-932-3072 antlerpointegolfclub.com 18 Cardinal Hills Golf Course 3900 S. Whitney Rd., Selma 765-288-2731 cardinalhills.com

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Bear Chase Golf Club 2660 N. Riley Hwy., Shelbyville 317-392-9100 bearchasegc.com

Woods Golf Course Pine 888 Rattlesnake Rd., Spencer 812-829-9028 pinewoodsgc.com 9

Hullman Links 990 N. Chamberlain St., Terre Haute 812-877-2096 terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/ 18

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Creek Golf Course Idle 4301 S. 6th St., Terre Haute 812-299-4128 idlecreek.com 18

Landing At Fort Harrison 3350 N. 4th St., Terre Haute 812-460-4000 thelandingatfortharrison.com/golf-course18

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Marks Par 3 Golf Course N. Chamberlain St., Terre Haute 2401 812-877-1467 markspar3.com 18 Tipton Municipal Golf Course Golf Course Rd., Tipton 2211 765-675-6627

18 Tameka Woods Golf Course

4849 S. 450 W., Trafalgar 317-878-4331 tamekawoodsgolf.com 18 Turkey Run Golf Course E. SR-47, Waveland 7951 765-435-2048 turkeyrungolf.com 18 Bello Terra Golf Course 1601 E. 650 N., West Lafayette 765-463-1100 bellogolf.com 18 Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex

1300 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette 764-494-3139 purduegolf.com 36 See our course overview on page 37

Coyote Crossing Golf Course 5801 Augusta Blvd., West Lafayette 765-572-2241 coyotecrossinggolf.com 18

Ravines Golf Course, The 8525 Division Rd., West Lafayette 765-497-7888 golfravines.com 18

West Lafayette Golf and Country Club 3224 US-52 W., West Lafayette 765-463-2332 wlgcc.com 18

Wood Wind Golf Course 2302 W. 161st St., Westfield 317-669-8550 woodwindgolf.com 18

Winchester Golf Club P.O. Box 304, Winchester 765-584-5151 winchestergc.com 27

Players Club at Woodland Trails

6610 W. River Rd., Yorktown 765-759-8536 theplayersclubgolfcourse.com 18 Zionsville Golf Course 10799 E. 550 S., Zionsville 317-446-4023 zionsville-in.gov/298/Zionsville-Golf-Course 9

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6531

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71

6028

68.4

35

3111

33.9

72

6329

70.2

72

6749

71.8

70

6448

67.8

72

6,981

71.5

35

3,073

69.5

71

6138

68.5

72

6411

71.1

71

5596

70.2

72

6,506

70.7

35

2905

35.5

72

7225

74.9

71

6090

69.6

72

6300

69.8

59

3335

71

6607

70.5

72

6586

72.4

72

6523

70.5

70

6135

69.8

72/72 7546/7465 76.8/76.5

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6839

72.2

72

6900

73

71

6256

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71

6507

71.5

108

3268/ 3272/3196

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SOUTHERN INDIANA

Highlights Things dial down a notch in the hilly southern part of the state, a playground for golfers and anyone looking for an easy-going getaway

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tarting less than an hour south of Indianapolis and on down to the Ohio River Valley, vacationers will find a land of fields and forests blanketing rolling terrain. Some of that greenery comprises the region’s 59 golf courses.

Centrally situated, scenic Southern Indiana is under three hours from St. Louis, five hours from Chicago. Louisville lies just across the Ohio River, while Cincinnati is a short drive to great golf in the southeast region of the state.

In Indiana’s southwest corner you’ll find Evansville.

You can catch an Evansville Otters baseball game at Bosse Field, a historic stadium built in 1915. Car enthusiasts will have a field day admiring the classic automobiles on display at Dream Car Museum, a nostalgic spot decked out in 1950s memorabilia.

Gaming enthusiasts flock to newly reimagined Tropicana Evansville, one of the most popular casinos on the Ohio River. It features two hotels and abounds with dining and bar options. Not far away is Bru Burger Bar, a hot new

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restaurant in the renovated Greyhound bus station.

Other Ohio River gaming meccas are Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Rising Star Casino in Rising Sun and Belterra Casino in Florence, all offering topnotch entertainment and dining. Belterra, the largest casino resort in the state, boasts a Tom Fazio-designed golf course and full-service spa, while Rising Star has the only Scottish Links-style golf course in Southern Indiana.

For good eats in Jasper, 25 miles southwest of French Lick, stop by the renowned Schnitzelbank Restaurant for German specialties like sauerbraten and wiener schnitzel, and load up at its

Wunderbar salad, soup and bread bar. On select Saturdays in summer and fall, the Spirit of Jasper scenic train offers “Ride & Dine” excursions catered by Schnitzelbank.

Visitors to Jasper also enjoy browsing the shops on Main Street and the area around the courthouse square. For more fun shopping, commune with the past in the nearby Dubois County town of Huntingburg, whose Fourth Street Shopping District has more than two dozen antique and specialty shops and unique eateries in a setting reminiscent of Victorian times.

Huntingburg is also home to League Stadium, famous for serving as the movie set for “A League of Their Own”

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as the fictional home of the Rockford Peaches. If visiting in the summer, you can also catch a Dubois County Bombers baseball game at League Stadium.

It’s Christmas year-round in Santa Claus, Indiana. Attractions in “America’s Christmas Hometown” include Santa Claus Museum & Village, Santa Claus Christmas Store and Santa’s Candy

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French Lick Springs Hotel French Lick

Castle. The big summer draw is Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. One of the Midwest’s top amusement parks, it includes shows and rides in a theme park divided into Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween and Fourth of July lands, and a world class water park. Soft drinks, sunscreen and Wi-Fi are always free.

The twin towns of French Lick and West Baden, ringed by the hills of the Hoosier National Forest, are famed for two luxury resort hotels that once hosted members of elite society who came for

long stays to take the curative mineral waters from natural springs. Guests today can indulge in world-class spas at the exquisitely restored French Lick Springs Resort and West Baden Springs Hotel. French Lick’s casino, with some 1,100 slots and 40 live-dealer tables, has the largest non-smoking gaming room in the state. Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park & Hotel, another lodging option, puts a family spin on resort life. Also in the area is Patoka Lake, a sprawling haven for boating and fishing.

In downtown French Lick, 33 Brick Street restaurant and bar is furnished with autographed jerseys, trophies and other memorabilia celebrating the career of basketball great Larry Bird, a hometown hero. Between French Lick and Paoli, Wilstem Ranch offers elephant and giraffe encounters that include educational demonstrations and chances to feed or groom the animals.

The rolling hills of Lawrence County’s scenic Limestone Country, centered around Bedford and Mitchell, is home to Spring Mill State Park. The park’s Pioneer Village, a re-creation of an early 1800s settlement, surrounds a working limestone gristmill.

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The 74-room Spring Mill Inn offers an indoor/outdoor pool and a bountiful dinner buffet featuring entrees like meatloaf, fried chicken and chicken-fried steak with creamy gravy. At Bluespring Caverns, just southwest of Bedford, take a guided boat ride on America’s longest underground river.

Bloomington Entertainment & Arts District brims with theaters, art galleries, live music venues, some 100 shops and more than 90 dining options. For hand-crafted artisan beers, kick back at Bloomington Brewing Company’s Lennie’s Restaurant and BBC Brewpub and Upland Brewing Company’s

Family Winery is housed in an 1850s stable and carriage house. In West Baden there are multiple options including the French Lick Winery and Patoka Lake Winery.

Grape fans in the Cordyon area head to Quibble Hill, Scout Mountain and Turtle Run wineries.

Huber’s Orchard,

Wood Shop Brewery & Brewpub. Farm-to-table restaurants include Farm Bloomington, King Dough and craft distillery Cardinal Spirits, which offers tours and tastings.

Wineries in the towns and countryside of Southern Indiana have become major visitor attractions as well.

Many, like Monkey Hollow Winery in St. Meinrad, are small farms that welcome visitors to sample the products while drinking in the peaceful vistas of slopes planted with vines. In the history-drenched Ohio River town of Madison, Thomas

Winery & Vineyards in Starlight is a major player in the region’s agritourism, offering tours of its winemaking and distillery facilities, a loft tasting bar and U-pick experiences, plus a cafe, bakery and ice cream shop.

Indiana’s largest wine grape producer grows 18 varieties for its varietals and blended wines.

Nashville is the entry point for Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest and most visited state park.

Abe Martin Lodge has 84 rooms, and nearby new fully furnished cabins sleeping up to eight. The park, with miles

Brown County State Park Nashville

Cardinal Spirits Bloomington

Bloomington, 45 minutes south of Indianapolis, is home to Indiana University and the hotbed of culture that one expects to find in a big-time college town. The

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of hiking and mountain biking trails of varying difficulty, is famous for color-splashed vistas that dazzle during fall foliage season. Other highlights are a saddle barn with guided horseback rides and two lakes

in downtown Columbus, head to antique-filled Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum, a brilliantly restored soda fountain from yesteryear that serves up treats like scrumptious sun-

Squire Boone Caverns Corydon

Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum Columbus

for fishing and boating.

Just 50 miles from Indianapolis is Columbus, an industrious, culturally-forward city noted for its public art, mid-20th century architectural landmarks and extensive system of Peoples Trails for bicyclists, walkers and runners. For a dose of nostalgia

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daes and Green River sodas.

A laid-back food and craft beer experience awaits at Upland Brewing Company’s Columbus Pump House, which occupies a 1903 brick building that served as the city’s water works and power station for nearly 50 years.

The patio overlooks the rush-

ing East Fork of the White River.

Eight miles north of Columbus is Edinburgh Premium Outlets, a lineup of more than 80 stores including Gap, Adidas, Under Armour, Coach, Nike and Ralph Lauren Polo. A different kind of shopping engages visitors in Nashville, where dozens of independently owned shops deal in antiques, collectibles, fine art and hand-crafted items.

Show caves are certainly a big tourist draw in southernmost Indiana. Within a short drive from Corydon are Marengo Cave, Squire Boone Caverns and Indiana Caverns. The latter includes a boat ride, while Squire Boone has a zip line course.

Just minutes away from Marengo, Cave Country Canoes offers trips on the Blue River for all levels. All three caves afford the opportunity to mine for gemstones and minerals.

Southern Indiana is considered the birthplace of the American wine industry because it was in the town of Vevay that a Swiss immigrant founded the country’s first successful commercial winery around 1806; the region’s wine industry began to rebound in the 1960s. Vevay’s Ridge Winery has an open deck that affords dreamy views of the Ohio River.

With visions of goblets and grapes dancing in our heads, let’s lift a glass and toast the treasures and pleasures of Southern Indiana.

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Par: 72 Yardages: Black: 7,246, Blue: 6,728, White: 6,174, Gold: 5,468, Red: 4,952 Ratings & Slope: Black: 76.1/138, Blue: 73.4/133, White: 70.8/130, Gold: 67.4 & 122, Red: 70.6/124 Manager: David Beanblossom Rates: Rates vary by season April 1 – October 31 and November 1 – March 31. Senior rates, junior rates twilight (after 3 p.m.) and super twilight (after 5 p.m.) rates are available.

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This American-style links design features bent grass greens, rolling fairways and glittering lakes. In 2018, Golfweek ranked Chariot Run Indiana’s No. 5 Best Course You Can Play. You’ll know how you’re hitting the ball when you reach Hole No. 7. Lining the right side of this Par 4 is water, but avoid the trap on the left side of the fairway.

CONTACT 8191 Chariot Run Dr. SE Laconia, IN 47135, 812-578-3355, www.chariotrungolf.com

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Founded in 1946, Old Capital originally featured nine holes and sand greens that required the last player in the group to smooth the sand. Elevation changes, a creek winding throughout the course and abundant trees each offer scenic pleasure. Hole No. 4, the No. 1 handicap for men and women, provides the hardest fairway to hit.

CONTACT 1605 Hwy 62 NE Corydon, IN 47112, 812-738-2277, www.oldcapitalgolf.com

COURSE LISTINGS – SOUTHERN NAME/ADDRESS (alphabetized by city)

PHONE

WEBSITE

HOLES

Cricket Ridge Country Club 22087 Pocket Rd, Batesville 812-934-6348 cricketridge.com Otis Park Golf Course 607 Tunnelton Rd, Bedford 812-279-9092 otisparkgolf.com Stone Crest Golf Club 9300 S Bennett Ln, Bedford 877-566-7888 stonecrestgolf.net Bicknell Country Club 5723 N. Golf Course Rd., Bicknell 812-735-4518 bicknellcountryclub.com Cascades Golf Course 3550 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington 812-349-3764 bloomington.in.gov/parks/

facilities/cascades-golf-course Eagle Pointe Tennis and Golf Resort 2250 E. Pointe Rd., Bloomington 812-824-1100 eaglepointegolfresort.net iuhoosiers.com/sports/ Indiana University Golf Course 1350 Indiana 45 46 Bypass, Bloomington 812-855-7543 2018/3/9/iu-golf-course landing-page.aspx Quail Crossing Golf Club 5 Quail Crossing Drive, Boonville 812-897-1247 quailcrossing.com Brook Hill Golf Course 11175 Fairway Lane, Brookville 765-647-4522 brookhillgolfclub1975.com Chrisney Golf Course 503 E. High St., Chrisney 812-362-8488

Wooded View Golf Course 2404 Greentree Blvd. N., Clarksville 812-283-9274 woodedviewgc.com Otter Creek Golf Course 11522 E. 50 N., Columbus 812-579-5227 ottercreekgolf.com Old Capital Golf Course 1605 IN-62, Corydon 812-738-2277 oldcapitalgolf.com See our course overview on page 47

Lucas Oil Golf Course 139 N. Boss Lane, English 812-338-3748 lucasoilgolfcourse.com Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon Hill, Evansville 812-868-4653 cambridgegc.com Eagle Valley Golf Course 10350 Petersburg Rd., Evansville 812-867-7888 eaglevalleygolfcoursein.com Fendrich Golf Course 1900 Diamond Ave., Evansville 812-435-6070 fendrichgolfcourse.org Helfrich Hills Golf Course 1550 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville 812-435-6075 helfrichmensgolfclub.com Thunderbolt Pass Golf Course 6901 Petersburg Rd., Evansville 812-426-2166 thunderboltpass.com Wesselman Par 3 Golf Course 551 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville 812-475-2579

Valley View Golf Course 3748 Lawrence Banet Rd., Floyds Knobs 812-923-7291 valleyviewgolfclub.org French Lick Resort - The Donald Ross Course 10118 W. SR-56, French Lick 812-936-9300 frenchlick.com/golf/ See our ad on page 13 donaldross French Lick Resort - The Pete Dye Course 8670 W. State Rd. 56, French Lick 812-936-9300 frenchlick.com/golf/petedye See our ad on page 13 Valley Links Course 8670 W. SR-56, French Lick 888-936-9360 frenchlick.com North Branch Golf Course 8492 E. Base Rd., Greensburg 812-663-6062 northbranchgc.com Wyaloosing Creek Golf Course 6869 S. SR-3, Greensburg 812-591-4100 wyaloosingcreek.weebly.com Spring Hills Golf Course 4766 W. Butler Falls Drive, Hanover 812-866-4727 springhillgc.com Champions Pointe Golf Course 1820 Champions Club Lane, Henryville 812-94-1800 fuzzygolf.com Clifty Creek Golf Course 12000 E. 225 N., Hope 812-372-6031 cliftycreekgolfcourse.com

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71

6548

71

27

108

10985

75.1/75.8

18

72

6732

71.9

18

72

6617

69.3

18

72

7200

18

70

6692

72.5

18

70

5971

67.5

18

71

6324

69.8

18

70

6145

18

54

1748

54.1

18

72

6910

73

54

70

7030

72.3

63

72

8102

80

9

36

1900

27

75.4

67.3/66.3/ 68.2

36/35/35 3227/2774/2872

18

72

6221

68.1

18

70

5920

70

18

72

7174

74.6

9

36

2955

33.1

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PHONE

WEBSITE

HOLES

Huntingburg Country Club 739 W. 3rd St., Huntingburg 812-683-3376

Alvin C. Ruxer Park Municipal Golf Course 400 S. Clay St., Jasper 812-482-5554

Buffalo Trace Golf Course 1728 Jackson St., Jasper 812-482-4600 our ad on page 45

See Jasper Municipal Golf Course

1728 Jackson St., Jasper 812-482-4600

Sultan’s Run Golf Club 1490 N. Meridian Rd., Jasper 812-482-1009 sultansrun.com See our ad on page 45

Chariot Run Golf Club

8191 Chariot Run Drive S.E., Laconia 812-969-6201 chariotrungolf.com See our course overview on page 47

Sugar Ridge Golf Club 21010 State Line Rd., Lawrenceburg 812-537-9300 sugarridgegc.com Phil Harris Golf Course

9659 W. SR-54, Linton 812-847-4790 Lakeview Golf Course

15421 US-231, Loogootee 812-295-5678

Sunrise Golf Course

2136 Michigan Rd., Madison 812-265-8334

Hoosier Links Golf Club N. Country Club Drive, Milan 488 513-353-4653 hoosierlinksgolf.com Country Oaks Golf Course

5064 E. US-50, Montgomery 812-486-3300 countryoaksgolfclub.com Salt Creek Golf Retreat P.O. Box 1848, Nashville 812-988-7888 saltcreekgolf.com Cherry Valley Golf Course 600 Cherry St., New Albany 812-945-2777 cherryvalleygolf.com St. Anne’s Golf Course 360 E. County Rd. 350 N., North Vernon 812-346-0066 stannesgolfcourse.com

Prides Creek Golf Course 1050 E. CR-400 N., Petersburg 812-354-3059 pridescreekgolf.com

Princeton Country Club Old US-41 & CR-225 N., Princeton 812-385-5669

Links at Rising Star Casino Resort 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun 812-438-5149 risingstarcasino.com/golf

Vineyard Golf Course 16022 SR-250, Rising Sun 812-594-2627 vineyardgolfcourse.com

Western Hills Country Club 3025 W. Mount Tabor Rd., Salem 812-883-5138 westernhillsmtv.com

Christmas Lake Golf Course P.O. Box 81, Santa Claus 812-544-2271 christmaslake.com our ad on page 45 See

Westwood Golf Course Westavia Blvd., Scottsburg 145 812-752-3233 westwoodgolf.org Covered Bridge Golf Course 12510 Covered Bridge Rd., Sellersburg 812-246-8880 fuzzygolf.com

Hidden Creek Golf Club/Turning Point 4975 Utica Sellersburg Rd., Sellersburg 812-246-2556 hiddencreekgolfclub.com Shadowood Golf Course N. Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour 333 812-522-8164 shadowoodgolf.com Hidden Hills Golf Course 6599 S. Hidden Hill Drive, Springville 812-863-2500 hiddenhillsgolf.com Country Club of Old Vincennes

2715 Washington Ave., Vincennes 812-882-9800 vincennescountryclub.com Washington Country Club Bedford Rd., Washington 908 812-254-2060

Grand Oak Golf Course Grand Oak Drive, West Harrison 370 812-637-3943 grandoakgolfclub.net Belle Terra Golf Course Belterra Drive, Florence 777 812-427-7777 belterracasino.com/experience /golf

PAR

YARDAGE RATING

9

35

2977

34.4

9

31

1795

29

18

71

6340

69.5

18

71

5985

18

72

6859

73.4

18

72

7246

76.1

18

71

6073

68.9

18

71

6140

69.7

9

35

2610

36

18

72

6245

69.5

18

72

7621

74.1

18

72

6958

73

18

71

6308

71.2

9

29

1584

35.5

18

71

6323

71.8

9

36

3032

33.5

9

36

2692

39

18

71

6406

70.3

18

72

6172

69.5

9

35

2865

34

18

72

7275

74.4

9

35

2828

18

72

7068

74

27

72/37

18

72

6709

72

18

70

5958

70

18

70

6206

70.7

9

34

2830

67.4

18

72

6528

71.6

71

6925

6872/3513

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