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Indiana

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to more than 400 diverse golf courses throughout the state. Whether you are wanting to play a round or watch some of the best golfers in the world, there is no shortage of top-quality golf in the Hoosier State. Indiana’s courses showcase our diverse topography with river views, exquisite greens, picturesque bluffs and rolling hills.

Highlighted in the guide this year are Indiana’s Signature 18. 18 holes on 18 different public courses across the state. The list outlines a signature spot to check out if you are hitting the links up north, getting in nine while traveling through Indianapolis for a conference or special event or traveling south for a warmer spell this spring. This “dream 18” has something for everyone.

Indiana is also 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 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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Northern Indiana Lakes Country

Located in the extreme northeast corner

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

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

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

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

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Features Indiana’s Signature 18

Indiana’s golf courses boast immaculate waterside greens and sloping fairways. These 18 holes showcase the best of the state’s diverse courses, from Scottish links to rolling hillsides.

Indiana’s Top Collegiate Courses

The state’s prestigious universities are also home to acclaimed golf courses that are available to the public.

Capture the experience of an NCAA athlete at these four properties.

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This region is home to action-packed casinos, lively entertainment districts and fine dining for every taste.

Craft beer trails, welcoming sports bars and historic resorts await visitors to this region.

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Hike in Indiana’s only national park, catch a baseball game and sample exquisite wine in Northern Indiana.

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Indiana Facts Population:

Statewide: 6.7 million Indianapolis: 867,125 (also the state capital) Fort Wayne: 269,534 Evansville: 118,930 South Bend: 102,245 Carmel: 92,798 Fishers: 91.832 Bloomington: 85,079 Hammond: 75,598

Getting Here

by Air

Indianapolis International Airport (IND): Served by Air Canada, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, OneJet, Southwest, 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

Getting Here

by Rail

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

Average Temperatures

by Season:

North – Spring 63, Summer 70, Fall 55, Winter 31 Central – Spring 65, Summer 80, Fall 65, Winter 36 South – Spring 65, Summer 82, Fall 70, Winter 33 Schwabenblitz/Bigstock.com

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HE TRADITION OF playing basketball in Indiana goes back for decades, though some old-timers will tell you that basketball was probably played in some form or fashion in Indiana well before Dr. James Naismith officially invented the game in Springfield, Massachusetts back in 1891. While basketball has been played in Indiana for more than 100 years, Hoosiers have also been playing golf for more than a century. After all, once the snow melts, the sun shines and the temperatures rise, it’s time to go outside to combat Old Man Par before Old Man Winter returns.

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To give you an idea of the breadth, depth and quality of the golf courses in Indiana, this year we highlight the best 18 golf holes from 18 different public golf courses in the Hoosier State. It’s a Dream 18!

From a logistical perspective, most of these golf courses are located fairly close to Interstate 65 (I-65), which travels from southern Indiana through Indianapolis and up to Chicago.

Enjoy this golf journey through Indiana.

Now you have a reason to hit the road to all parts of the Hoosier State.

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Otter Creek Golf Club (North Course)

Columbus

The opening hole on the North Course is a par-5 where the green is reachable in two shots. Your tee shot will influence your decision to either go for the green in two or lay up short of the small stream, which crosses the fairway about 25 yards short of the putting surface. If your approach is long and left of the green, the greenside bunker complex will grab your golf ball.

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The Pete Dye Course

French Lick

The 2nd hole is a relatively short par-4 with a slight rightto-left twist to its layout. The most significant part of this hole is the series of “volcano” bunkers that dot the right side of the fairway. If your ball lands in one of the “volcano” bunkers, your rescue shot could easily finish in another one if you are too ambitious.

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Rock Hollow Golf Club

Peru

The 3rd hole at the Rock Hollow Golf Club is an exciting risk/reward par-5. After hitting a solid tee shot to the fairway, you will be tempted to go for the green in two in order to give yourself an eagle putt. But there’s no room for

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error on your approach, as water lurks on both sides of the fairway and behind the green. Two bunkers adjacent to the green – front left and back right – add to the degree of difficulty of this hole.

Even if your second shot is a layup, you don’t want to push or pull your third shot to the green. At the 3rd hole, if you lose your focus, double bogeys will be more common than birdies.

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Plum Creek Golf Club

Carmel

One of the highlight holes at Plum Creek is the 4th hole, which measures 423 yards from the championship tees and nearly 400 yards from the tournament and member tees.

The hole is special because of its dual fairways – one is straight ahead and the other one veers left. The putting surface is guarded on its right flank by a sentry bunker.

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Bridge is the 5th. The green on this serpentine par-5 can be reached in two, but the presence of a pond to the right of the green will “sink” your chances of a sub-par score if your second shot veers too far right. Play it safe by hitting a mid-iron as a layup and give yourself a birdie putt with a wedge to the green.

Side note: The 9th and 18th holes are both par-5 and parallel one another, as they share a huge double green.

The clubhouse, built on an adjacent lofty perch, overlooks that double green.

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Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex (Kampen Course)

West Lafayette

The 6th hole at Kampen is a tough, yet fair, par-4. On the 6th, pars are earned, and there’s never a problem

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Side note: The presence of the Lynnwood Farm barn on the premises of Plum Creek – to the left of the 16th hole – is a reminder of this property’s agricultural roots, a staple of the Hoosier economy and Indiana’s traditional way of life.

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Covered Bridge Golf Club

Sellersburg

The most exciting “risk/ reward” hole at Covered

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accepting a bogey. Your tee shot is struck from an elevated tee. An ideal tee shot will move left to right around the Celery Bog, which means shot placement is important.

Usually, the 6th is played into the teeth of the wind, which adds to its degree of difficulty.

As you approach the green, steer clear of the water hazard and the bunkers – both of which sit to the right of the green. If your greenside approach veers left of the putting surface, you’ll have to deal with the tall rough.

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Brickyard Crossing Golf Club

Indianapolis

The 7th hole, the first hole inside the Speedway’s infield, is a par-3 that is played from a perched tee to a raised green. From this tee, there’s a 360-degree attention-getting view of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. From the 7th tee, you can see Gasoline Alley, and you get to travel underneath the speedway track to reach the tee box.

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The Donald Ross Course

French Lick

This hole has probably not changed too much since the course opened for play in 1916. The most telling evidence is the square-sized shape of the green. Historically, nearly every green was in the shape of a square because it was easier to cut and maintain. On this rightto-left dogleg par-4, make sure you drive it far enough to have a clear view of the green. On your approach to

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the green, aim for the back or middle of the putting surface, because there’s a severe false front to this green. When was the last time that you saw a square-sized green?

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Tippecanoe Country Club

Monticello

this hole features a tree-lined border along the right side of the hole and water, specifically Lake Shafer, along the left side of the hole. The putting surface is built on a peninsula that is guarded by two greenside sand bunkers and Lake Shafer to the left and back of the green.

The 2nd hole at the Tippecanoe Golf Club is a classic par-5, which is this course’s “signature hole.” Achieving a strong score on this hole requires focus, attention and respect. From tee to green,

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The Fort Golf Course

Indianapolis

The par-5 11th at the Fort is strong and solid—and very scenic in the fall. This hole flows to the right and then back to the left as you approach the green. For the vast majority of golfers, it will

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Noble Hawk Golf Links

Kendallville

The 10th hole at the Noble Hawk Golf Links is affectionately named “Off and Runnin.’” And, if you can hit a power fade, you will be off and runnin’ as you begin your journey through the back nine. A solid drive at the 10th will leave you with a mid-toshort iron to the green. If you hit the green in regulation, be aware of this green’s gentle slopes. Always allow enough burrow on your putts so that gravity can be your friend.

take three shots to reach the putting surface. The tree-lined fairway is rather easy to find from the tee. The second shot is to a more narrow landing area, which leaves a wedge to a big green that is 45 yards from front to back. In reality, two solid shots will reduce this hole to a short par-3 from the fairway.

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Champions Pointe Golf Club

Henryville

The 12th hole at Champions Pointe is a true three-shot par5. To begin with, your tee shot should be hit in the right-center of the fairway. That gives

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you a better angle for your second shot. Two well-struck and well-positioned shots at the 12th will leave you with a short iron to the green. Here, it’s best to aim for the leftcenter of the green since the green angles away from you and to the right. There is also a cluster of bunkers that sit to the right of the green that will catch any off-center approaches to the “dance floor.”

Local knowledge helps when playing this hole. If your tee shot is wayward, your chances of securing a par or better will drop quickly.

you go pin-seeking from the tee with a driver, avoid the bunker that is greenside left. It takes more brains than brawn to play this hole.

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The Pfau Course at Indiana University

Bloomington

The 14th hole can play anywhere from 268 yards to 459 yards. This picturesque par-4 is the creation of golf course architect Steve Smyers. He has designed a sharp dogleg right with 10 deep-

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Chariot Run Golf Club

Laconia

The 13th is a short par-4 that requires a pin-point drive.

The fairway of this right-toleft uphill dogleg is divided by a sand bunker, which means the primary goal is to the left or right of that trap. From the fairway, you have a short, blind shot to an elevated green. If

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bunkers that guard the right side of the fairway. From the forward tees, this hole can play as a risk-reward drivable hole. From the back tees, it’s a strong par-4 that begins with a daunting tee shot, and there’s no shame in recording a bogey-5 from this position.

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Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex (Ackerman-Allen Course)

West Lafayette

The 15th at the AckermanAllen Golf Course is one of the strongest and longest par-4s in the state of Indiana, as it measures more than 400 yards from four of the five tees. Not surprisingly, as it is

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ranked as the most difficult hole on this golf course. From the tee, straight is great, as you must avoid the seven bunkers to the left and the grove of trees on your right.

To reach the green, any shot that drifts to the right may stray into a lateral water hazard or find one of the five bunkers that are short right of the green. For many players, par will usually be secured

with a greenside chip and a putt. Finding this green in regulation is worthy of a fistpump celebration.

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The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame

South Bend

Even though the 345-yard par-4 16th hole is the shortest par-4 on the golf course, your

success on this hole depends on your ability to make the correct club choice for your tee shot. Think backwards on this hole. The length of the approach shot that you want into the green will dictate what length that you must hit your tee shot. There’s another wrinkle on this hole: it has a two-tiered green.

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Purgatory Golf Club

Noblesville

More than 218 acres of land were used to build this golf course, which features more than 130 bunkers. The most pronounced bunkering occurs on the 17th hole, which is the “signature hole” at Purgatory. The 17th hole (named Hell’s Half Acre) is a par-3 with an island green.

The putting surface on the 17th is surrounded by two acres of sand. An ace here would be unforgettable, a

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birdie memorable and a par impressive.

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Sultan’s Run Golf Club

Jasper

The 18th hole, named after the horse Supreme Sultan, is a left-to-right dogleg par-4 and is a classic finishing hole.

Possibly the most dramatic signature hole in the state of Indiana. The tee shot is hit from a high perch to a wide, spacious bunkered fairway in the distance. The driver is your club of choice on the

18th tee. When you strike your uphill approach to the green, don’t swing too much club and airmail the putting surface where a waterfall sits.

The pin should always be at the back of the green in order for you to maximize the presence of the waterfall. The view from the back of the 18th green down the fairway will be your final memory of your trek around Supreme Sultan’s former homestead, which is truly one of the marvels of Indiana golf.

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THE WARREN GOLF COURSE AT NOTRE DAME

Golf Course Contact Info: The Warren Golf Course 110 Warren Golf Course Notre Dame www.warrengolfcourse.com 574-631-4653 Birck Boilermaker Complex: Ackerman-Allen & Kampen 1300 Cherry Lane West Lafayette www.purduegolf.com 765-494-3139 The Pfau Course at Indiana University 1350 State Road 45/46 Bypass Bloomington www.iuhoosiers.com/sports 812-855-7543 Zollner Golf Course 1215 Thunder Drive Angola www.trine.edu/zollnergc 260-665-4269

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HEN IT COMES to collegiate athletics, most teams at most colleges and universities play their home games at an on-campus athletic facility. That provides the proverbial and much-coveted “home-field” or “home-court” advantage. That is especially the case for sports such as football, basketball, baseball, softball,

soccer, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse and rugby.

One sport that rarely has an on-campus facility is golf, but in Indiana, four universities truly have a “home course advantage” when visiting teams show up to play. Those schools are the University of Notre Dame, Purdue University, Indiana University and Trine University.

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The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame South Bend

IN SOUTH BEND, you’ll find The Warren Golf

Course, which opened for play in 2000 and is perched on the northern edge of the University of Notre Dame campus. It’s the home course for the men’s and women’s golf teams at Notre Dame. The Warren GC, designed

by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, is nestled on 250 acres of woodlands. This property has been designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

The par-70 golf course features fescue fairways and a gently rolling terrain. You can also see the famous golden dome on the Notre Dame campus from the course. Coore and Crenshaw were delighted with their work at The Warren. “We wanted an old-fashioned, traditional golf course – one based on subtleties, not special effects,” stated Coore and Crenshaw in a joint statement.

They succeeded. The course is a throwback to the classic designs of the early 20th century, when enjoyment of the game of golf was the primary objective of course architecture. According to The Warren Golf Course general manager and head golf professional John Foster, special arrangements are made for golfers when Notre Dame has home football games. “On game days, we have a shotgun start on Saturday mornings and then we close the course during the actual game,” said Foster. “But, if you stand on the 5th tee, you can see the game on the Jumbotron inside the stadium. You can also see the Jumbotron on the 12th and 13th holes.”

Golfweek has ranked The Warren as Indiana’s sixth-best golf course and the 12th best collegiate golf course in the United States.

The Warren GC received the greatest endorsement when the United States Golf Association decided to host the 2010 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links and the 2019 U.S. Senior Open at the Warren Golf Course. The Warren Golf Course was the first collegiate golf course to host the U.S. Senior Open.

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BIRCK BOILERMAKER GOLF COMPLEX AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex: Ackerman-Allen & Kampen West Lafayette

women’s golf teams at Purdue University are blessed with not one but two nationally respected golf courses – located at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. The two courses are Ackerman-Allen and Kampen.

The website for this golf complex provides a succinct summary of what awaits all golfers: “36 Holes, 2 Courses, 1 Unforgettable Experience.”

“It’s not often that you get to play golf at a university and get to play two of the best courses in the state of Indiana. Not only that, but the two are Pete Dye-designed courses,” said head golf professional Daniel Ross. “What is so unique about the Kampen Course and Ackerman-Allen Course is that each course is very different from the other. Both courses are kept in phenomenal shape.”

Opened in 1934, the Ackerman-Allen Course (first called the South Course) was originally designed by Bill Diddle. This golf course hosted the 1961 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship (which Purdue won) and Jack Nicklaus, playing for The Ohio State Universi-

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ty, was the individual medalist. Fast forward to 2015-2016, at which time Pete Dye redesigned the 18-hole, par-72 layout. Today, the greens, fairways and tees feature bent grass. This course is a memory maker featuring rolling hills, tree-lined fairways, white sand bunkers and wide collection areas around the greens.

During the redesign, two new holes were created and the championship tees were extended from 6,400 yards to 7,500 yards.

“Ackerman-Allen is a parkland-style course,” added Ross. “As for Ackerman-Allen, Pete Dye took an already good golf course and turned it into an incredibly fun and truly enjoyable golf course.”

The course is named in honor of Jim, Lois and Sam Ackerman for their support of Purdue University athletics. The Kampen Course (first called the North Course) has hosted the 2000 Men’s Big Ten Championship, 2003 Women’s NCAA Championship, 2004 Indiana Open, 2005 Women’s Western Amateur, and the 2008 Men’s NCAA Championship.

When Dye started the redesign efforts on the Kampen Course in 1996, he had two main goals: create a course that would challenge and excite top collegiate golfers and create an atmosphere of learning for Purdue’s

students. With that in mind, Dye started working alongside course superintendent Jim Scott and 32 Purdue students affiliated with the departments of forestry, entomology, water quality testing and agronomy. One of their projects was to build a water reclamation project. Thankfully, all the water now used on the course is recycled. The Kampen Course is a links-style layout with vast sand bunkers, wellplaced waste bunkers, man-made wetlands and a natural celery bog.

“Kampen is a links-style course,” noted Ross. “It has always been a strong golf course.

Now, the course is in great condition and the greens are very consistent. People walk off Kampen praising the consistency of the greens.”

The Kampen Course is named in honor of Emerson Kampen and his support of Purdue University athletics. A statue of Kampen overlooks the first tee.

“As a person who calls Indiana home, I am very pleased to have had the opportunity to build two of the finest university golf courses in the country at Purdue,” said Dye.

As you would expect, both the AckermanAllen and Kampen Courses are now two of the seven golf courses that are part of Indiana’s Pete Dye Golf Trail.

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The Pfau Course at Indiana University Bloomington

THANKS TO A very generous gift from Ned

and Sue Pfau, the golf program at Indiana University is getting ready to enjoy a muchappreciated “shot in the arm.” The Indiana University Championship Golf Course, which opened in 1957, is getting ready to re-open after a major re-design by highly acclaimed golf course architect Steve Smyers.

To honor and recognize the support from Ned and Sue Pfau, the new golf course will be officially known as The Pfau Course at Indiana University. The financial gift from the Pfaus was part of the Indiana University Bicentennial Campaign for Athletics.

The planned re-open date will be the spring of 2020, but the exact date depends on the grow-in. This 18-hole golf course will feature a new routing and layout, which may make it the envy of the Big Ten Conference, if not all of collegiate golf.

Weather permitting, the golf course will be open year-round. Some of the major improvements on the golf course will be target greens on the driving range, 36-mat teeing stations, and 14-20 grass teeing stations. Another plus is the driving range will be lighted, and the venue will also feature a nine-hole executive course.

Indiana University men’s golf coach Mike Mayer is thrilled about this new golf course. “At the beginning of the process, my expectations were high, and they have been exceeded,” admitted Mayer. “This course has the potential to not only be one of the best collegiate golf courses in the country, but one of the best golf courses in the country as a whole. Every time I visit this golf course, it takes my breath away.”

In late September 2019, Mayer reported that the new bent grass greens were already in perfect condition. The new fairways have zoysia grass, which will thrive in the summer heat, and blue grass is growing in the rough. Mayer is optimistic that having a true championshipcaliber golf course will make IU an attrac-

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tive destination for the best high school golf prospects in the country. “Having access to this golf course will be a game-changer in recruiting,” admitted Mayer.

Does this mean that Indiana University will be the next powerhouse in men’s and women’s collegiate golf? Only time will tell. If Indiana’s men’s or women’s teams do win a national title in the coming years, the university may want to order two additional championship rings for Ned and Sue Pfau.

Zollner Golf Course Angola

ONE OF THE biggest perks of being

on the men’s or women’s golf team at Trine University is that the commute to golf practice is quick, since there’s an 18-hole golf course located on campus. It’s the Zollner Golf Course. If a golf course’s reputation is based on which tournaments and events it hosts, then the Zollner Golf Course deserves top-billing, as it hosted the NAIA Men’s National Tournament in 1987, 1990 and 1992, hosted the Pepsi Junior Tour for nine years and was the site of the 2012 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf National Championship. The Zollner Golf Course has also been the site for the Indiana PGA Assistant Championships, Indiana PGA Junior Age Group Championships and sectional Indiana State Open Qualifying.

The Zollner Golf Course has been the home for the Trine University’s men’s and women’s golf teams since the 1970s. The course was actually established in 1971 as a gift from Trine University’s Board of Trustees.

In the last 25 years, the men’s golf team has won 16 titles in two conferences, 15 state and regional championships and finished as high as 10th on two occasions at the NAIA national tournament. During that same time span, the women’s team at Trine University won the NAIA national championship in 1997

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and had four top-five finishes in the NAIA national tournament between 1996 and 2000.

Nationally, Trine now competes at the NCAA Division III level.

According to Trine University women’s golf coach Noah Warren, this course has everything that a university will ever need for its collegiate golf program -- 18 holes, two putting greens, a renovated driving range and a full golf shop/banquet room. Zollner also has an indoor golf lab that includes two simulators

and challenge.”

According to Busscher, the “signature hole” at Zollner is the 5th hole. Nicknamed “Big Bertha,” the 5th hole is a long par-4 that turns left.

From the outset, you have a scenic downhill tee shot. Your approach shot is to a green which is tucked along the edge of the forest that borders part of the course. The 5th hole may be the “signature hole,” but Busscher has a favorite hole at Zollner. “My favorite hole is the 10th,” noted Busscher. “It’s a long par-5 that borders our

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and a large putting green with multiple cups.

“It’s such a great venue for our golf program, as it’s literally just footsteps from the student housing,” said Warren.

Not only is this course conveniently located for the golf team, but it’s a wonderful venue to play golf, as it is beautifully landscaped with undulating fairways, a hilly terrain and scenic views. Warren and Zollner’s Director of Golf Operations Jonathan Busscher agree with that assessment. “It’s a very fun course that never gets old or boring to the golfers,” added Warren.

“With its many elevation changes, Zollner is truly a thinking player’s golf course,” noted Busscher. “Strategically placed bunkers and reconfigured fairways offer even more interest

athletic fields. You can see and hear the Trine University’s teams practicing at times, which gives the hole a unique collegiate feel.”

Every Friday night, from late May until late August, the Zollner Golf Course is the host of “Birdies, Brews and BBQ” at this course’s own version of the 19th Hole. It’s called Club Z. At “Birdies, Brews, and BBQ,” there’s live music on the patio along with a menu which includes a choice of ribs, chicken or a hamburger with unlimited sides and a full bar. Outdoor games and prizes also will be available at this family-friendly event. In the event of bad weather, the live music and BBQ will move inside Club Z. Once the golf season starts in the spring, play continues until mid to late November.

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Off the Course in NORTHERN INDIANA Award-winning breweries, national parks and expansive casinos are only a few of the options for golfers in Northern Indiana after their round

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AMING OPPORTUNITIES abound

in Northern Indiana, including at Horseshoe Hammond along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

The complex houses the largest poker room in the Midwest (featuring 34 alllimit tables) and Benny’s Back Room, which hosts weekly games. Another highlight is the Le Chang Room, which evokes the glamorous casinos of China with dark wood and etched glasswork. Featured

games include Pai Gow Tiles and the Mini Baccarat Dragon Bonus, while the adjacent Foo Noodle Bar serves authentic Chinese cuisine.

Further along the Lake Michigan shoreline is Spa Blue Tower, a striking 22-story hotel and part of the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa Michigan City

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in Michigan City. Dining options include William B’s Steakhouse, which serves tender cuts of fresh steak, and The Game, a welcoming pub with live sports broadcasts. Plenty of gaming action awaits on the casino floor, which is home to 42 unique table games like mini baccarat, Caribbean stud and poker.

Nearby South Bend is home to Four Winds Casino, a new gaming destination with grand lodge architectural touches that ensure a memorable stay. Over 1,600 games include Wheel of Fortune Big Money, Penn & Teller and a million-dollar jackpot with a Monopoly theme. After an evening of play, enjoy gourmet dry-aged meats at Copper Rock Steakhouse, wood-fired pizza at Kankakee River

Albanese Candy Factory Merrillville

Grill and aromatic coffee at White Birch Market.

Colloquially known by locals as “The Region,” Northwestern Indiana is home to several attractions that welcome golfers before or after their round. The nation’s newest national park (and the first in Indiana bestowed with the honor), Indiana

Dunes National Park covers 15 miles of shoreline with beaches, hiking trails and campsites. These towering natural landmarks were formed thousands of years ago from glacial retreat, and you can see unobstructed views of the Lake Michigan shoreline from the 192-foottall Mount Tom. Also in the

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GOLF IN SOUTH

BEND One of Indiana’s premier golf destinations is calling your name.

Around South Bend you’ll find a collection of courses that will both challenge your game and keep you coming back for more.

They’ll stun you with natural beauty yet offer tremendous value while providing moments that keep your group talking for years to come.

Playing golf here means choosing from championship-level options.

The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame hosted the 2019 U.S. Senior Open, which crowned Steve Stricker as champion. Blackthorn Golf Club is every year a rite of passage for those making their way to the LPGA Tour.

It also means municipal courses that punch above their weight. Elbel Park and Erskine Park are either steeped in natural beauty, history or both.

All this in one destination, and that’s without mentioning the entertainment and dining available when your round is over. Now is the time to plan your 2020 golf trip to The Bend. After all…

WARREN GOLF COURSE » Home to the Notre Dame men’s and women’s golf teams, Warren hosted the 2019 U.S. Senior Open. The Coore + Crenshaw design sprawls over 250 acres of expertly preserved wildlife habitat and views of the iconic Golden Dome.

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Elbel Park

» Few courses match Elbel’s setting, which prominently features the Mud Lake wetlands and incorporates vast wildlife habitat. The surroundings are beautiful and the layout challenging as it stretches to nearly 6,900 yards from the championship tees.

ERSKINE PARK GOLF COURSE » Erskine Park is one of the most historic courses in South Bend and once hosted Arnold Palmer for an exhibition. Its renovated clubhouse offers a modern touch. Long par 3s and a stout, 600-plus yard par 5 are among the highlights.

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BLACKTHORN GOLF CLUB » Host of the Four Winds Invitational on the LPGA Symetra Tour, Blackthorn joins the likes of Erin Hills as a Michael Hurdzan design. Prairie grasses, wetlands and ponds dot the rolling property with lush fairways and pristine greens.

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area is Merrillville’s Albanese Candy Factory, where you can see the world’s tallest chocolate fountain and three-foot-tall gummi bears.

The new Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, founded by the original Phillie Phanatic, honors mascot performers through the ages with exhibits like the “Department of the Furry Arts” and “Phuzical Education Department.” The newest mascots inducted include Benny the Bull, the Nittany Lion and Tommy Hawk.

For an evening of exceptional craft beer, sample the selections on the South Shore Brewery Trail, a collection of 19 establishments in Northwest Indiana.

Notable stops include Shoreline Brewery in Michi-

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gan City (best-known for its hearty Beltaine Scottish Ale) and Three Floyds Brewing Company in Munster.

Nationally renowned for its Zombie Dust IPA and Gumballhead wheat beer, Three Floyds also serves pub classics like burgers and poutine.

Continue east to South Bend and the University of Notre Dame, which in ad-

dition to hosting prestigious tournaments at its Warren Course welcomes visitors for campus tours and thrilling football games. Sports spectating also awaits at Four Winds Field. Home to the single-A South Bend Cubs, the venue offers up-close baseball action, unparalleled views of the South Bend skyline and discounted

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group packages for parties over 20. South Bend Brew Werks downtown will appeal to the craft beer aficionados in your group with a five-beer flight that can include a black IPA, amber, wheat, oatmeal stout and smoked porter.

You can pair your sampler with locally sourced gourmet flatbreads, pastas and grilled cheeses. Classic car fans will want to spend time at the Studebaker National Museum, which pays homage to Indiana’s manufacturing history and houses the largest collection of American presidential carriages in the country.

Home to one of the largest Amish populations in the world, Northern Indiana’s

Studebaker National Museum South Bend

Amish Country is populated with award-winning bakeries, all-you-can-eat buffets and a variety of entertainment options for an enjoyable experience after your round.

Consider an evening at Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewana or Das Dutchman

Essenhaus in Middlebury, both of which serve unlimited buffets with hearty selections like fried chicken, farm-fresh vegetables and pie. The adjacent Blue Gate Theatre stages a full slate of original musicals in addition to performances with nation-

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ally renowned country and Christian artists in its 320-seat performance space.

Does a relaxing evening beside a crackling fire with a glass of wine sound appealing? Northeast Indiana features several wineries open for tastings throughout the warm-weather months.

Tippy Creek Winery in Kosciusko County offers live music, cornhole games and comfy couches to sample wine flights that include sparkling and fruit varieties.

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Located next to Country Meadows Golf Course in Fremont, Briali Vineyards & Winery offers $5 tastings for six-ounce pours of exceptional creations like the Bourbon Barrel Malbec and Sparkling Riesling. Located in the town of LaOtto north of Fort Wayne, the family-owned Country Heritage Winery serves popular wines like the Cranberry Riesling and Heritage White. Visitors can embark on a guided tour, taste wine with a resident

expert or enjoy a live musical performance on the expansive patio.

Continue to Fort Wayne for a drink at Three Rivers Distilling Co., which serves whiskey, gin, rum and vodka that is stilled and crafted on-site. Enjoy a cocktail in the open-air patio, play a round of cornhole on the game court or enjoy a locally sourced charcuterie board. Groups can also register for a “Grain to Bottle� tour to learn how hard liquor is stilled, aged and bottled before serving. While in town, be sure to explore Sweetwater Sound, an entire campus dedicated to musicmaking that features a retail store, theaters and recording studios. Craving more sports? Your golf group can enjoy a Fort Wayne TinCaps game at Parkview Field or cheer for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and Fort Wayne Komets at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.

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

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Etna Acres Golf Course 9803 W 600 S, Andrews 219-468-2906 Glendarin Hills Golf Club 3333 Glendarin Way, Angola 260-624-3550 See our ad on page 5

Lake James Golf Course 1445 W 275 N, Angola 260-833-3967 See our ad on page 5 Zollner Golf Course 1215 Park Ave, Angola 260-665-4269 See our ad on page 5 Bridgewater Golf Club 1818 Morningstar Rd., Auburn 260-925-8184 Timber Ridge Golf Club 2230 E. 250 N., Bluffton 260-824-2728 Hazelden Country Club 3705 E. State Rd. 16, Brook 219-275-5551 Cedar Creek Golf Center 10483 W. 109th Ave., Cedar Lake 219-365-2902

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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 Christiana Creek Country Club 116 W. Bristol Street., Elkhart 574-264-3060 christianacreek.com Arlington Park Golf Course 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 260-489-5121 colonialoaksgc.com 8218 Huguenard Rd., Fort Wayne 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

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NAME/ADDRESS (alphabetized by city) Lakeside Golf Course 746 N. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne

PHONE 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 5 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 219-362-2651 2222 Woodlawn Drive, La Porte 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 574-255-5508 801 N. State St., Mishawaka McCormick Creek Muni Golf Course 1300 N. Oakland Ave., Nappanee 574-773-2725 Whispering Creek Golf Club P.O. Box 568, New Haven 260-749-5025

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NAME/ADDRESS (alphabetized by city) PHONE 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 26

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 765-473-6100 P.O. Box 187, Peru 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 Box 359, Saint John P.O. 219-365-4331 Scherwood Golf

600 E. Joliet St., Schererville 219-865-2554 Blackthorn Golf Club

574-232-4653 6100 Nimtz Pkwy., South Bend See our ad on page 26

Elbel Park Golf Course 26595 Auten Rd., South Bend 574-271-9180 our ad on page 26 See Erskine Park Golf Course

4200 Miami St., South Bend 574-291-3216 See our ad on page 26

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

Creekside Golf Course 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 574-656-3295 32280 SR-4, Walkerton

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

Pond-A-River Golf Club 260- 632-5481 26025 River Rd, Woodburn

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Central Indiana boasts casinos, nightlife and cuisine for a memorable night after your round

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city of Anderson less than one hour from Indianapolis, Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is one of the Midwest’s premier harness racing facilities and host of the annual $300,000 Dan Patch Stakes. Visitors can enjoy the action on the 7/8 oval track from the ample stadium seating or elevated Pegasus Lounge. Whether your party prefers a hearty steak dinner or diverse gaming experience, Hoosier Park can oblige with a complex that includes seven restaurants and a casino floor with over 2,000 slot machines. Dining options include the Prime Harvest Buffet, Camelot Loco Grill & Cantina and Dan Patch Brewhouse, which serves craft beers from across Indiana. The adjoining casino boasts e-table games and video poker stations, while the Double R serves creative craft cocktails. New to Hoosier Park is The Book, a state-ofthe-art sports betting complex where guests can watch football, basketball, baseball, wrestling and NCAA Division

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Central Indiana’s other signature gaming experience is Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, a 233,000-squarefoot campus located in Shelbyville. Visitors can enjoy the Las Vegas-style casino floor that houses 2,200 slots and table games or the largest poker room in the Indianapolis metro area.

Grand Racing’s centerpiece is its thoroughbred and quarter horse racing track, which includes expansive stadium seating and a simulcast center to place bets of all sizes. Dining options at the complex include the Grand

Buffet (which specializes in prime rib and fresh seafood), Center Cut (a relaxing steakhouse that serves farm-fresh beef) and Winner’s Circle Brewpub (where you can sample craft beer and watch simulcast racing).

Seeking some thirstquenching craft beers after your round? Indiana is home to some of the nation’s premier brew pubs and craft distilleries. Located in West Lafayette across the Wabash River from the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, People’s Brewery serves local favorites like the Boiler Gold American Golden Ale along with seasonal special-

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ties like the People’s Pilsner in the heart of summer. After 18 holes at Carmel’s Plum Creek, head to Grand Junction Brewing Company in nearby Westfield. Located in an old lumber company building, this two-tiered taproom allows guests to play retro arcade games and sample Indiana beers on guest taps. Also nearby is the Upland Carmel Tap House, a spacious social taproom located near the Monon Trail. The rotating taps serve year-round favorites like the Dragonfly IPA or Bad Elmer’s Porter in addition to seasonal specialties like the summertime Tropical Vortex IPA. Explore the galleries and canal walk of the charming Broad Ripple Village before enjoying a pint at Broad Ripple Brewpub—Indianapolis’ oldest. Modeled after quaint English pubs, this lo-

cal favorite offers water views and hearty fare like cheese crocks to pair with your inhouse beer.

For a broader sampling of the city’s craft beer options, consider a ride on the Indy Brew Bus. Itineraries include three samples at four local breweries, and passengers are provided a passport to grade each stop. Tours can depart from Indianapolis, Greenfield, Broad Ripple or Carmel.

Does your golf group prefer wine? Tastings in downtown Indianapolis houses over 200 wine taps that serve customizable pours from California, Europe, South Africa and more with the swipe of a card. Groups can also enjoy a selection of flatbreads and charcuterie boards. For a glass of whiskey or craft cocktail, visit Hotel Tango Distillery—the city’s first

since Prohibition—in the Fountain Square neighborhood. Relax in a cozy tasting space that features a stone fireplace and sunny patio to enjoy house-made vodka, rum, gin, bourbon, rye whiskey and liquor in addition to craft cocktails.

Home to several professional sports teams and the headquarters of the NCAA, Indianapolis also offers additional sports action to fill your evening. Recline on the grassy outfield of Victory Field (which hosts the AAA Indianapolis Indians baseball team and offers peerless views of the skyline), cheer for the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium or take in a thrilling basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse (home of the NBA Indiana Pacers and WNBA Indiana Fever). Held every May, the city’s signature sporting

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event is the Indianapolis 500, but you can learn about Indiana’s racing heritage year-round at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Museum. The complex houses the world’s largest collection of race cars and antique vehicles, and a narrated bus ride can include visits to the media center, Pagoda, victory platform and Gasoline Alley Suite.

Live entertainment options also abound in Central Indiana. The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts—located in Pete Dye’s hometown of Carmel—is inspired by the concert halls of Vienna and hosts symphonies, musicals and pop acts throughout the year. Before or after the show, enjoy dinner or a drink in the surrounding Carmel City Center, which houses restaurants and bars in a layout modeled after communal European city squares.

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After a round at Tippecanoe Country Club, book a cruise on the Madam Carroll—the largest registered boat in the state of Indiana. Excursions on Lake Freeman can include live music, cocktails and incredible sunset views.

The Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville is a general seating outdoor venue that welcomes rock and country groups throughout the summer months, while indoor concert experiences await at historic venues like the Vogue in Broad Ripple

Village and the Old National Centre downtown.

Foodies and art-lovers will want to spend time in Indianapolis’ Massachusetts Avenue neighborhood—the city’s cosmopolitan hub that is lined with galleries, bookstores and nightclubs for every taste. A preserved 1894 German social hall with extensive outdoor seating and event space, the Rathskeller Biergarten is the perfect place to sip a hefeweizen and listen to an authentic oom-pah band, and you can

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WA L N U T C R E E K GOLF COURSE

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Par: Walnut Creek: 72 Yardages: Walnut Creek: Black: 6,907, Purple: 6,630, Blue: 6,275, Silver: 5,077 Ratings & Slope: 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.

The 2011 Indiana Course of the Year and 2011 runnerup National Course of the Year, Walnut Creek has also received the Indiana Hoosier Hospitality Award.

A typical 70s layout, Walnut Creek features long tees and large greens. The No. 1 handicap hole shows itself early in your round. The Par 5 third hole is a slight dogleg right. Do not miss the fairway right and be happy with a par.

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

try Prohibition-inspired craft cocktails at Ball & Biscuit.

Nightlife options in the Lafayette area for those golfing at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex include O’Bryan’s

Nine Irish Bothers (an Irish pub that serves 26 whiskey varieties), Red Seven Bar & Grill (a cosmopolitan bar that serves creative cocktails) and Sixth Street Dive (which

offers Tex-Mex fare). Golfers should also visit the Knickerbocker Saloon, a Lafayette institution since 1835 and Indiana’s oldest bar.

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West Lafayette

Pete Dye is one of the most influential golf course designers in the world and Indiana is his home. The unique Pete Dye courses are now a special Indiana experience for golfers to enjoy. The Pete Dye Golf Trail offers play-and-stay packages and salutes the legacy of the game’s master architect.

West Lafayette

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THE FORT

GOLF RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER FACTS & FIGURES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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 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, Reserved or Retired. Call Pro Shop for details. Fort Golf Courses offer a variety of lodging options on the property with discounted golf rates for guests.

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, the Fort Golf Course opened and has since won several awards, including Best Layout by Golf Advisor in 2018 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.

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

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

765-998-7651

The 2011 Indiana Course of the Year and 2011 Runner-Up National Course of the Year; See our Course Overview on page 37

WEBSITE walnutcreekgolf.com

Albany Golf Course 1100 E Golf Course Road, Albany 765-789-4366 albanygolf.wordpress.com Grandview Golf Course cityofanderson.com/670/ 1907 Northshore Blvd., Anderson 765-648-6880 Grandview-Golf-Course Meadowbrook Golf Course

3429 S Madison Ave, Anderson 765-644-9754 meadowbrookgolfcourse.com The Edge Golf Course 519 Golf Club Rd., Anderson 765-643-6336 theedgewood.net Harrison Hills

413 E. New St., Attica 765-762-1135 harrisonhills.com Battle Ground Golf Club 5505 Pretty Prairie Rd, Battle Ground 765-567-2178 golfbattleground.com Forest Park Golf Course 1018 S. John Steele Drive, Brazil 812-442-5681 forestparkgolf.org Oak Ridge Golf Course 9784 N. County Rd. 300 E., Brazil 812-446-4653 myoakridgegolfcourse.com West Chase Golf Club 4 Hollaway Blvd., Brownsburg 317-892-7888 west-chasegolf.com Winding Branch Golf Course 2290 S. Germantown Rd., Cambridge City 765-478-5638

The Links at Heartland Crossing 6701 S. Heartland Blvd., Camby 317-630-1785 heartlandcrossinggolf.com Brookshire Golf Course 12120 Brookshire Pkwy., Carmel 317-846-7431 brookshiregolf.com Plum Creek Golf Course 12401 Lynnwood Blvd., Carmel 317-573-9900 plumcreekgolfclub.com Prairie View Golf Course 7000 Longest Drive, Carmel 317-816-3100 prairieviewgc.com Bear Slide Golf Course 6770 E. 231st St., Cicero 317-984-3837 bearslide.com Deer Creek Golf Course 7143 IN-39, Clayton 317-539-2013 deercreekgolfclub.com Geneva Hills Golf Course 13446 S. Geneva Hills Rd., Clinton 765-832-8384

Clover Meadow Golf Course 1999 E. County Rd. 1100 S., Cloverdale 765-795-6001 clovermeadowsgolf.com Willowbrook Country Club 1982 W. Country Club Rd., Connersville 765-825-2315 willowbrookconnersville.com Rivercrest Golf Course 14 Club House Drive, Covington 765-793-7888 rivercrestgc.com Crawfordsville Municipal Golf Course 1000 South Blvd., Crawfordsville 765-364-5171 crawfordsvillegolf.com Rocky Ridge Golf Course 3965 N. 625 E., Crawfordsville 765-794-4444 Twin Bridges Golf Club 1001 Cartersburg Rd., Danville 317-745-9098 winbridgesgolfclub.com Timbergate Golf Course 151 St. Andrews Ave., Edinburgh 812-526-3523 timbergate.com Elwood Golf Links 9273 1050 N., Elwood 765-552-0665 elwoodgolflinks.com Hickory Hills Golf Club 9577 W. 400 N., Farmland 765-468-6321 hickoryhillsgolfclub.net Gray Eagle Golf Club and Academy 12500 Brooks School Rd., Fishers 317-845-2900 grayeaglegolf.com Ironwood Golf Club

10955 Fall Rd, Fishers 317-842-0551 ironwoodgc.com River Glen Country Club 12010 Clubhouse Drive, Fishers 317-849-7607 riverglencc.com

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72

6907

72.1

18

71

6444

70.7

18

70

5554

65.2

18

71

5759

68.2

18

70

5853

69.1

18

72

6820

72.6

18

72

6,782

71.1

18

71

6032

68.7

18

72

6034

68.5

18

71

6700

73.1

18

71

5752

68.8

18

72

7267

75.4

18

72

6972

72.8

18

72

6970

73.8

18

72

7073

74.5

18

71

6998

74.1

18

72

6695

72.7

18

72

6766

70.2

18

72

6424

70.5

18

72

6577

70.8

18

71

6642

71.2

18

71

6583

69.8

18

72

6410

70.4

18

72

7071

75

18

72

6965

74.3

18

71

6641

72.5

18

70

6080

69.9

18

72

6739

72.5

18

108

10137

18

71

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PHONE

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 317-738-4441 5357 E. 300 S., Franklin Legends Golf Course 2555 Hurricane Rd., Franklin 317-736-8186 Rolling Meadows Golf Course 812-829-0717 4120 N. Mount Carmel Rd., Gosport Old Hickory Golf Course 1626 N. US Hwy. 231, Greencastle 765-653-2019

Arrowhead Golf Course 317-326-2226 3974 Clubhouse Drive, Greenfield Hawks Tail of Greenfield 317-462-2706 145 S. Morristown Pike, Greenfield Heartland Resort

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

812-663-2229 1630 W. Park Rd., Greensburg Bluff Creek Golf Course 317-422-4736 2710 Old State Rd. 37, Greenwood Hickory Stick Golf Club 317-422-8300 4422 Hickory Stick Blvd., Greenwood Valle Vista Golf Club & Conference Center 317-882-2955 755 E. Main St., Greenwood Hartley Hills Country Club 765-489-4373 201 N. Woodpecker Rd., Hagerstown Blackford Country Club 765-348-0700 1605 W. Water St., Hartford City Brickyard Crossing Golf Course 317-492-6570 4400 W. 16th St., Indianapolis Buffer Park Golf Course 317-241-5046 3825 Foltz St., Indianapolis Dakota Landing Golf Course 317-862-8255 6636 S. Franklin Rd., Indianapolis Eagle Creek Golf Course 317-297-3366 8802 W. 56th St., Indianapolis 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

317-357-0829 601 N. Arlington Ave., Indianapolis Riverside Golf Course 3502 White River Parkway West, Indianapolis 317.327.7300 Saddlebrook Golf Course 317-290-0539 5516 Arabian Run, Indianapolis Sarah Shank Golf Course 317-784-0631 2901 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis Smock Golf Course 317-888-0036 3910 E. County Line Rd., Indianapolis South Grove Golf Course 317-327-7351 1800 W. 18th St., Indianapolis Southern Dunes Golf Course 317-865-1800 8220 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis The Fort Golf Course 6002 N. Post Rd., Indianapolis 317-543-9597 * See our course overview page 39 Whispering Hills Golf Course 10751 Brookville Rd., Indianapolis 317-862-9000 William Sahm Golf Course 6800 E. 91st St., Indianapolis 317-842-3848

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71

6461

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deertrackgolfclub.net

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72

6640

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golffrankfort.com

18

71

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68.4

9

36

3302

35.3

thelegendsgolfclub.com

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72

7144

74

rollingmeadowsgolfclub.org

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72

6656

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crainsoldhickorygolfcoursellc.weebly.com 18

72

5805

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arrowheadgc.com

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70

5942

67.5

hawkstail.com

18

72

6760

73

heartlandresort.com

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27

greensburgcountryclub.com

18

70

6214

70.2

bluffcreekgolf.com

18

72

6525

70.8

hickorystickgolf.com

18

71

6834

73

allevista.com

18

70

6306

71.1

hartleyhillsgolfclub.com

9

36

3007

71.3

18

72

6,168

69.9

brickyardcrossing.com

18

72

7180

75.1

18

72

7070

73.2

dakotalandinggolf.com

9

35

2795

70

eaglecreekgolfclub.com

36

72

maplecreekgc.com

18

72

6633

72.7

morningstargc.com

18

72

6499

70.4

pleasantrungolf.com

18

71

5910

67.7

golfatriverside.com

18

72

6281

72.4

saddlebrookgolfclub.org

18

71

6038

69.1

sarahshankgolf.com

18

72

6483

71

smockgolf.com

18

72

6806

73.7

southgrovegolf.com

18

70

6265

69.4

southerndunesgolfcourse.com

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70

6571

72.1

18

72

7148

75

9

34

2622

18

70

6347

bufferpark.com

thefortgolfcourse.com

sahmgolf.com

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PHONE

Winding River Golf Course 8015 S. Mann Rd., Indianapolis 317-856-7257 Tomahawk Hills Golf Course 10291 N. State Rd. 75, Jamestown 765-676-6022 Chippendale Golf Course 1047 Golf Course Lane, Kokomo 765-453-7079 Green Acres Golf Course 1300 Green Acres Drive, Kokomo 765-883-7355 Wildcat Creek Golf Course

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

P.O. Box 866, Monticello 574-583-9977 Eagle Pines Golf Club 9373 N. Country Club Rd., Mooresville 317-831-4774 Crestview Golf Course 3325 S. Walnut St., Muncie 765-289-6952 See our ad on page 29 Maplewood Golf Course 4261 E. CR-700 S., Muncie 765-284-8007 See our ad on page 29 Memorial Park Golf Course 2255 N. Memorial Drive, New Castle 765-529-9856 Westwood Golf Club 1742 W. Country Club Drive, New Castle 765-529-1300 The Links Golf Club 11425 N. PR Links Lane, New Palestine 317-861-4466 Forest Park Golf Course 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville 317-773-2881 Fox Prairie Golf Course 8465 E. 196th St., Noblesville 317-776-6357 Pebble Brook Golf Course 3110 Westfield Rd., Noblesville 317-896-5596 Purgatory Golf Club 12160 E. 216th St., Noblesville 317-776-4653 Stony Creek Golf Club 11800 E. 166th St., Noblesville 317-773-1820 Oak Grove Country Club 609 S. Crown St., Oxford 765-385-2713

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71

6672

71.3

9

36

3152

35.2

chippendalegolf.com

18

73

6576

70.5

greenacresnow.com

18

72

6,767

72.8

wildcatcreek.com

18

72

6927

73.5

windingridgegolfclub.com

18

72

7038

74.6

coollakegolfclub.com

18

70

6008

68.8

golfindiana.com

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72

7151

74.3

thetrophyclubgolf.com

18

72

7317

75.3

harborlinksgc.com

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72

7034

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libertycountryclub.com

18

70

6375

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arbortracegc.com

18

72

6690

71.1

walnutcreekgolf.com/club-run

18

72

6226

73

shadyhillsgolf.com

18

71

6416

foxcliffgc.com

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71

6781

73.7

martinsvillegolfclub.com

18

71

6244

69.3

tricountygolfclub.com

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72

6664

70.7

pineviewgolf.net

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72

6876

72.8

tippecanoecc.com

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72

6,850

71.4

eaglepines.com

18

70

6106

68.8

crestviewgolf.net

27

71

6198

18

72

6571

68

golfatmemorialpark.com

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70

5634

66.5

westwoodgc.net

18

70

6175

70.3

linksindy.com

18

72

7046

73.3

noblesvilleparksgolf.com

9

35

3004

noblesvilleparksgolf.com

27

108

6762/6801

72.4/72.8

pebblebrookgolfclub.com

36

144

6421/6578

70.7/72

purgatorygolf.com

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72

7754

78.1

stonycreekgolfclub.com

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71

6531

71

oakgrovecountryclub.com

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71

6028

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WEBSITE

HOLES

PAR YARDAGE RATING

Pittsboro Golf Course 3111

317-892-3335 pittsborogolfcourse.com 9 35 33.9 2227 E. US-136, Pittsboro Quail Creek Golf Community

7591 Quail Creek Trace, Pittsboro 317-538-8792 quailcreekgc.com 18 72 6329 70.2 Oaktree Golf Course 317-839-6205 oaktreegolf.net 18 72 6749 71.8

4710 E. US-40, Plainfield Portland Golf Club portlandgc.com

260-726-4646 18 70 6448 67.8 124 W. 200 S., Portland Highland Lake Golf Course richmondindiana.gov/resources/ 1972 Highland Rd., Richmond 765-983-7287 highland-lake-golf-course 18 72 6,981 71.5 Parke County Golf Course

765-569-3556 9 35 3,073 69.5 1640 US-41, Rockville Angel Hill Golf Course angelhillgolfcourse.com

765-379-3533 18 71 6138 68.5 351 N. Plank St., Rossville Antler Point Golf Course antlerpointegolfclub.com

765-932-3072 18 72 6411 71.1 3510 N. 150 E., Rushville Cardinal Hills Golf Course

3900 S. Whitney Rd., Selma 765-288-2731 cardinalhills.com 18 71 5596 70.2 Bear Chase Golf Club

317-392-9100 bearchasegc.com 72 6,506 70.7 2660 N. Riley Hwy., Shelbyville Pine Woods Golf Course pinewoodsgc.com

812-829-9028 9 35 2905 35.5 888 Rattlesnake Rd., Spencer Hullman Links terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/ parks-information/hulman-links-golf18 812-877-2096 72 7225 74.9 990 N. Chamberlain St., Terre Haute

course.html Idle Creek Golf Course

4301 S. 6th St., Terre Haute 812-299-4128 idlecreek.com 18 71 6090 69.6 thelandingatfortharrison.com/golf-course Landing At Fort Harrison 3350 N. 4th St., Terre Haute and-pro-shop 812-460-4000 18 72 6300 69.8 Marks Par 3 Golf Course

2401 N. Chamberlain St., Terre Haute 812-877-1467 markspar3.com 18 59 3335 Rea Park Golf Course 3500 S. 7th St., Terre Haute terrehaute.in.gov

478-028-1223 18 72 6482 69.8 Tipton Municipal Golf Course

2211 Golf Course Rd., Tipton 765-675-6627 18 71 6607 70.5 Tameka Woods Golf Course

4849 S. 450 W., Trafalgar 317-878-4331 tamekawoodsgolf.com 18 72 6586 72.4 Turkey Run Golf Course turkeyrungolf.com

7951 E. SR-47, Waveland 765-435-2048 18 72 6523 70.5 Bello Terra Golf Course bellogolf.com

1601 E. 650 N., West Lafayette 765-463-1100 18 70 6135 69.8 Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex 1300 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette 764-494-3139 purduegolf.com 36 72/72 7546/7465 76.8/76.5 Coyote Crossing Golf Course 765-572-2241 coyotecrossinggolf.com 18 72 6839 72.2

5801 Augusta Blvd., West Lafayette Ravines Golf Course, The 8525 Division Rd., West Lafayette 765-497-7888 golfravines.com 18 72 6900 73

West Lafayette Golf and Country Club 3224 US-52 W., West Lafayette 765-463-2332 wlgcc.com 18 71 6256 70.4

Wood Wind Golf Course woodwindgolf.com

2302 W. 161st St., Westfield 317-669-8550 18 71 6507 71.5 Winchester Golf Club 3268/ P.O. Box 304, Winchester 3272/3196 765-584-5151 winchestergc.com 27 108 Players Club at Woodland Trails 6610 W. River Rd., Yorktown 765-759-8536 18 72 6934 73.6 theplayersclubgolfcourse.com Golf Club of Indiana 6905 S 525 East, Zionsville 317.769.6388 golfindiana.com 18 72 7151 74.3 Zionsville Golf Course 10799 E. 550 S., Zionsville 317-446-4023 zionsville-in.gov/298/Zionsville-Golf-Course 9 36 2767 34.5

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Sampling SOUTHERN INDIANA Before, during or after your golf adventure, discover other diversions the state’s southern tier has to offer

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OUTHERN INDIANA

makes for not only a great golf vacation but a great vacation, period. In the region that stretches south of Indianapolis to the Ohio River, you won’t have trouble finding something to fill your days and nights. Whether it’s outdoor recreation, casino games, sightseeing or checking out tempting food and drink establishments, the options are endless.

Indiana claims some of the Midwest’s best state parks, and the hilly southern region offers a few that are real jewels. Brown County State Park, the largest state park, is located near Nashville, an hour from Indianapolis.

Known as a fall foliage mecca, it has two lakes, a saddle barn, and hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through ravines and across streams.

Your group can dine and overnight in the 84-room Abe Martin Lodge, and there are cabins that accommodate up to eight. McCormick’s Creek State Park, northwest of Bloomington, also is a land of ravines and features

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an outdoor swimming pool at the 76-room Canyon Inn. Deep in southernmost Indiana, Lincoln State Park has a lake with boats for hire and cabins that sleep up to six; its amphitheater stages concerts in summer. The 1,500seat Lincoln Amphitheatre boasts a full slate of concerts from May to September.

Southern Indiana is honeycombed with caves, and several are major attractions that offer tours through the glistening subterranean chambers. At Bluespring Caverns, just southwest of Bedford, take a guided boat ride on America’s longest

underground river. Farther south are Marengo Cave, Squire Boone Caverns and Indiana Caverns, all a short drive from Corydon. The Indiana Caverns tour includes a pontoon cruise. When in cave country, plan for lunch or dinner at Overlook Restaurant in Leavenworth. Crowning a bluff, it offers panoramic views of the Ohio River in multiple directions.

If your golf travels take you to Evansville, the major population center in southwestern Indiana, rest assured there’s plenty to see and do.

The Dream Car Museum, filled with 1950s nostalgia,

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French Lick Springs Hotel French Lick

Vincennes Brewing Company Vincennes

offers one of the Midwest’s most extensive collections of exotic and vintage cars.

Moored downtown on the Ohio River is the USS LST 325, the last fully operational World War II Landing Ship Tank. It landed on Normandy’s Omaha Beach on D-Day and went on to serve in the Pacific theater and Korean War. Not far away, gaming action awaits at Tropicana Evansville Resort; check out the casino’s classy Piano Bar at Cavanaugh’s, an upscale nightclub, or one of five restaurants, including the Cajun-themed Chef Subra’s Recipes. Nearby at Bru Burger Bar, great hamburgers and craft beers are served up in a former Greyhound bus station. In summer, take in an Evansville Otters

minor league baseball game at historic Bosse Field.

The historic Wabash River town of Vincennes abounds with attractions, including the Indiana Military Museum, one of most comprehensive of its kind in the country. In this treasure trove of artifacts, exhibits of weapons, uniforms, vehicles and aircraft tell the stories of American soldiers from the Civil War up to the current Middle East conflicts.

On Main Street in Indiana’s oldest city, Vincennes Brewing Company is a cozy,

brick-walled spot for pairing small-plate menu items with small-batch, made-in-house beers (like Brewsville Blonde, Chocolate Brown Stout and Kinda Light Cream Ale) or selections from around the Midwest and beyond. In the upstairs bar, try your hand at darts and catch sports action on the three big-screen TVs.

The twin towns of French Lick and West Baden are best known for the French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel, two resorts that have been restored to their early

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20th century grandeur. Many who spend the day on one of French Lick Springs’ golf courses choose to unwind at night in the French Lick Casino, a 24-hour, Vegasstyle operation boasting 1,000 slot machines, 37 live-dealer tables and the baseballthemed Casino Park Grill. New on the property is the Valley Sports Bar, a rustic and wood-paneled lounge where you can enjoy craft cocktails and live sports after placing your bet at the casino’s new sports betting facilities.

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. The French Lick area also is home to Patoka Lake Winery and French Lick Winery, which

both offer tours and tastings.

The Uplands Wine Trail, which consists of nine wineries across south-central Indiana, is a great way to see the winemaking process and sample exceptional vintages.

Stops on the trail can include Oliver Winery, Winzerwald Winery and Turtle Run Winery. One of the mostvisited wineries on the trail is

Huber’s Orchard and Winery in Starlight, which offers tours and has an inviting loft where you can sample not only the wines but brandy, vodka, gin and whiskey from their Starlight Distillery. The Huber complex, a seventhgeneration family enterprise, also includes a farm market bakery, cafe, and an ice cream and cheese shop.

Patoka Lake Winery French Lick

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For the best in German fare, head to Jasper and its iconic Schnitzelbank Restaurant.

At Schnitz Pub, connected to the eatery, order a flight of its finest creations, which include the Schnitz Blonde, made from German hops, and an Indiana Pale Ale brewed with all-Indiana ingredients.

The craft beer move-

hand-crafted brews at Upland’s Wood Shop Brewery & Brewpub and Bloomington Brewing Company’s Lennie’s Restaurant and BBC Brewpub. Aficionados of spirits make a beeline to craft distillery Cardinal Spirits, another Bloomington watering hole.

For artisan beers in southeastern Indiana, head

sausage, hamburger) served on house-made pretzel and regular buns. The historic riverside town of Madison is home to the award-winning Mad Paddle Brewing. Once a flourishing feed mill, this space has been restored to welcoming taproom that serves crowd-pleasing brews like the Three Turns IPA and Wicket Blonde Ale.

to Great Crescent Brewery in the Ohio River town of Aurora. Housed in an 1843 building that once served as a distillery, the brewpub offers four standards— Blonde Ale, Coconut Porter, Harmonie Bier Dark Lager and Aurora IPA—in addition to a rotating selection that may include beers blended with berries or citrus fruits.

Just as tasty are the smokedmeat sandwiches (pulled pork, corned beef, brisket,

In Lawrenceburg, a short drive from Aurora and only 30 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg has all the elements for a great night out. Besides table games, a poker room and more than 1,500 slots, there’s betting on multiple sports, from football and hockey to rugby and cricket. Restaurants and bars include Final Cut Steakhouse and Boogie Nights, a ’70s and ’80s-themed dance club.

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ment has swept through Indiana, and many of the Midwest’s premier brew pubs and microbreweries call the Hoosier State home. In Columbus, relax on the riverside patio of Upland Brewing Company’s Columbus Pump House, which occupies a building that once served as the city’s water works and power station. Craft beers are also big in Bloomington, home of Indiana University. Savor the

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COURSE LISTINGS – SOUTHERN NAME/ADDRESS (alphabetized by city) Cricket Ridge Country Club 22087 Pocket Rd, Batesville Otis Park Golf Course 607 Tunnelton Rd, Bedford Stone Crest Golf Club 9300 S Bennett Ln, Bedford Bicknell Country Club 5723 N. Golf Course Rd., Bicknell Cascades Golf Course 3550 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington Eagle Pointe Tennis and Golf Resort 2250 E. Pointe Rd., Bloomington Pfau Course at Indiana University 1350 State Road 45/46 Bypass, Bloomington

PHONE

WEBSITE

812-934-6348

cricketridge.com

9

35

2786

34.2

812-279-9092

otisparkgolf.com

18

72

6413

71.5

877-566-7888

stonecrestgolf.net

27

107

3511/3493/3133

812-735-4518

bicknellcountryclub.com bloomington.in.gov/parks/ facilities/cascades-golf-course

18

70

5800

27

107

9216

18

71

6678

72

18

71

7715

quailcrossing.com

18

71

6,758

72.8

brookhillgolfclub1975.com

18

72

6597

70.4

9

35

2311

woodedviewgc.com

18

71

6548

71

ottercreekgolf.com

27

108

10985

oldcapitalgolf.com

18

72

6732

71.9

lucasoilgolfcourse.com

18

72

6617

69.3

cambridgegc.com

18

72

7200

75.4

eaglevalleygolfcoursein.com

18

70

6692

72.5

fendrichgolfcourse.org

18

70

5971

67.5

helfrichmensgolfclub.com

18

71

6324

69.8

thunderboltpass.com

18

70

6145

belterracasino.com/ experience /golf

18

54

1748

54.1

71

6925

valleyviewgolfclub.org

18

72

6910

73

frenchlick.com/golf/ donaldross

18

70

7030

72.3

frenchlick.com/golf/petedye 18

72

8102

80

frenchlick.com

9

36

1900

greensburgcountryclub.com

18

70

6214

northbranchgc.com

27

wyaloosingcreek.weebly.com

18

72

springhillgc.com

18

fuzzygolf.com

18

812-349-3764 812-824-1100

eaglepointegolfresort.net iuhoosiers.com/sports/

812-855-7543 2018/3/9/iu-golf-courselanding-page.aspx

Quail Crossing Golf Club 5 Quail Crossing Drive, Boonville 812-897-1247 Brook Hill Golf Course 11175 Fairway Lane, Brookville 765-647-4522 Chrisney Golf Course 503 E. High St., Chrisney 812-362-8488 Wooded View Golf Course 2404 Greentree Blvd. N., Clarksville 812-283-9274 Otter Creek Golf Course 11522 E. 50 N., Columbus 812-579-5227 Old Capital Golf Course 1605 IN-62, Corydon 812-738-2277 See our course overview on page 50

Lucas Oil Golf Course 139 N. Boss Lane, English 812-338-3748 Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon Hill, Evansville 812-868-4653 Eagle Valley Golf Course 10350 Petersburg Rd., Evansville 812-867-7888 Fendrich Golf Course 1900 Diamond Ave., Evansville 812-435-6070 Helfrich Hills Golf Course 1550 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville 812-435-6075 Thunderbolt Pass Golf Course 6901 Petersburg Rd., Evansville 812-426-2166 Wesselman Par 3 Golf Course 551 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville 812-475-2579 Belle Terra Golf Course 777 Belterra Drive, Florence 812-427-7777 Valley View Golf Course 3748 Lawrence Banet Rd., Floyds Knobs 812-923-7291 French Lick Resort - The Donald Ross Course 10118 W. SR-56, French Lick 812-936-9300 See our ad on page 51 French Lick Resort - The Pete Dye Course 8670 W. State Rd. 56, French Lick 812-936-9300 See our ad on page 51 Valley Links Course 8670 W. SR-56, French Lick 888-936-9360 Greensburg Country Club 1630 W. Park Rd., Greensburg 812.663.2229 North Branch Golf Course 8492 E. Base Rd., Greensburg 812-663-6062 Wyaloosing Creek Golf Course 6869 S. SR-3, Greensburg 812-591-4100 Spring Hills Golf Course 4766 W. Butler Falls Drive, Hanover 812-866-4727 Champions Pointe Golf Course 1820 Champions Club Lane, Henryville 812-94-1800

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PAR

YARDAGE RATING

75.1/75.8

67.3/66.3/ 68.2 70.2

6221

68.1

70

5920

70

72

7174

74.6

36/35/35 3227/2774/2872

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NAME/ADDRESS (alphabetized by city)

PHONE

WEBSITE

Clifty Creek Golf Course 12000 E. 225 N., Hope 812-372-6031 cliftycreekgolfcourse.com

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 jasperindiana.gov

See our ad on page 17 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 17

Chariot Run Golf Club 8191 Chariot Run Drive S.E., Laconia 812-969-6201 chariotrungolf.com See our course

overview on page 50 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 488 N. Country Club Drive, Milan 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 See our ad on page 17

Westwood Golf Course 145 Westavia Blvd., Scottsburg 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 333 Drive, Seymour 812-522-8164 shadowoodgolf.com N. Sandy Creek

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 908 812-254-2060

Bedford Rd., Washington Grand Oak Golf Course 370 812-637-3943 grandoakgolfclub.net Grand Oak Drive, West Harrison

HOLES

PAR

YARDAGE RATING

9

36

2955

33.1

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

6872/3513

18

72

6709

72

18

70

5958

70

18

70

6206

70.7

9

34

2830

67.4

18

72

6528

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C H A R I OT R U N GOLF CLUB

FACTS & FIGURES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.

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. In addition to Golfweek, the course has consistently received awards and accolades since 2014 from Golf Advisor, Readers’ Choice Awards “Gaming and Destinations,” and others. You’ll know how you’re hitting the ball when you reach the No. 1 Handicap, Hole No. 7. Lining the right side of this Par 4 is water, but avoid the trap on the left side of the fairway. Your second shot is slightly uphill. Evade the bunker on the right and in true links style, land short of the green. Visit online and take the full course tour. The Double Eagle Bar & Grill serves great food at affordable prices.

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

O L D C A P I TA L GOLF COURSE

FACTS & FIGURES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Par: 72 Yardages: Black: 6,732, Blue: 6,372, White: 5,935, Green: 5,412 Ratings & Slope: Black: 71.9/133, Blue: 70.4/129, White: 68.6/116, Green: 4,961 (Ladies) & 68.8/115 Director: Joe Byrd Rates: Rates with cart vary from the shoulder-season March 1 through April 30. Golf shop in-season May 1 through September 28 and off-season September 29 through February 28.

Founded in 1946, Old Capital originally featured nine holes and sand greens that required the last player in the group to smooth the sand. Grass greens were installed in 1957 and in 1995, nine additional holes were added, making it a Par 72 championship course. Continuing upgrades to the layout and facilities make it a favorite of Southern Indiana golfers and visitors. Elevation changes, a creek winding throughout the course and abundant trees each offer challenges, but plenty of scenic pleasure. Hole No. 4, the No. 1 handicap for men and women, provides the hardest fairway to hit.

Approaches from the left bring green side water into play. Even the green is a challenge with slippery right side hole locations sloping toward the water.

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

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