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HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA

Golf Guide 2016

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Table of Contents STAY & PLAY

PG. 5

GOLF COURSES

PG. 6

GOLF SCHOOLS AND PG. 14 DRIVING RANGES

PETE & ALICE DYE

GOLF COURSE DESIGNERS Pete Dye Golf Trail "Hamilton County boasts an abundance of beautifully manicured and affordable public and private courses, offering some of the best golf in the Midwest. We’re dedicated to ensuring that our local Dye-designed courses are equally playable for men and women with numerous teeing options to suit all handicaps and skill levels."

MIKE

GOLF ENTHUSIAST "There’s nothing better than to slip away for an afternoon of golf in Hamilton County — it is truly one of my favorite places because there’s just so much variety. If I’m feeling like a challenge, I like Purgatory Golf Club in the northeastern part of the county. If I want more of a tree-lined woodland style course, then it’s Bear Slide. When I’m at Prairie View, I feel like I’m not in the Midwest. After the course, I like to sit at the clubhouse, enjoy a cold brew and look over the 18th green and see everyone coming in for the day. It’s a great way to wind down the day." PLUM CREEK GOLF CLUB

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PETE & ALICE DYE'S

The BMW Championship tees off September 5-11, 2016, at Carmel’s historic Crooked Stick Golf Club, site of the 2012 BMW Championship, named Tournament of the Year by the PGA Tour and won by Rory McIlroy. The penultimate event in the PGA Tour’s FedExCup Playoffs, the top 70 PGA Tour players will compete for the BMW Championship’s $8.5 million purse, including $1.53 million for the winner. Former champions include McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Zach Johnson. All net proceeds from the tournament benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation, which grants full college scholarships to deserving young caddies. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit BMWChampionship.com.

Hamilton County is home to a number of Pete Dye designs, public and private. We asked Pete and Alice about their favorite Hamilton County golf holes. See their thoughts below!

THE FORT GOLF RESORT

PLUM CREEK GOLF CLUB

This visually intimidating Par 4 requires an accurate tee shot to a small landing area. A short right approach will benefit from an aiding slope and kick toward the green.

Risk and reward. A challenging Par 5 that tempts a long drive over water. Succeed, and be rewarded with a shorter approach and a great scoring opportunity.

CROOKED STICK GOLF CLUB

BRICKYARD CROSSING GOLF COURSE

HOLE #4

HOLE #17

2012 BMW CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER, RORY MCILROY

HOLE #6

The signature par 3 at Crooked Stick demands a challenging shot over water to a green framed by railroad ties, the famous red covered bridge and a beautiful Chinquapin Oak. Watch the top 70 PGA TOUR pros play this signature hole during the BMW Championship, September 5-11, 2016.

HOLE #7

Step inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to a difficult par 3. Designed with elevation to allow for stunning views of the historic venue, which hosts the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 this year. Hit the green or risk finding the steep slopes that surround the green, creating a difficult up and down.

CROOKED STICK GOLF CLUB

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All-inclusive Stay & Play Packages include: • Accommodations with breakfast • Confirmed tee times with cart • Welcome gift upon check-in • Pro shop apparel discount

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CHOOSE YOUR GOLF AMONG SEVEN PARTICIPATING COURSES Bear Slide, Brickyard Crossing, The Fort, Plum Creek, Prairie View, Purgatory and River Glen.

CHOOSE YOUR DATES Regular rates apply April through September. Super Saver rates apply October through March.

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Known across the state for its high level of difficulty, Bear Slide has been ranked by Golf Digest with four and a half stars. The front nine is a Scottish links-style, while the back is more traditional and tree-lined. Bear Slide challenges players with elevation changes throughout. Three large lakes on the property come into play on several holes, and the greens are of all sizes and slope. The facility includes a pro shop, banquet facility, snack bar, driving range and short game practice area. BEST COURSE IN INDIANA

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Bear Slide Golf Club

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— Great Lakes Golf Magazine

6770 E. 231 St., Cicero 317.984.3837 BearSlide.com Open year-round, weather permitting USGA SLOPE RTG. USGA COURSE RTG. PAR YARDS DESIGNER

136 74.6 71 7,041 Dean Refram

— Golf Digest “The 18th hole is a great finishing hole which requires two accurate shots, the green is set in a natural amphitheater offering a spectacular close to your round.” — Mark Wiseman, Golf Professional #8 Public course in Indiana — GolfWeek

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PLAY FOUR HOLES INSIDE THE INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY.

Brickyard Crossing Golf Course One of the nation’s “most unique links,” Brickyard Crossing invites golfers to play inside and outside the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Another Pete Dye masterpiece, this course has hosted numerous PGA events such as the Senior PGA Tour from 1994 to 2000. Along with the beauty of dramatic, rolling terrain and Little Eagle Creek, the racetrack in the distance offers golfers a rare sense of history and an unforgettable experience.

4400 W. 16th St. Indianapolis 317.492.6572 BrickyardCrossing.com Open mid March - November USGA SLOPE RTG. USGA COURSE RTG. PAR YARDS DESIGNER

137 74.5 72 6,994 Pete Dye

“The Brickyard Crossing is an experience unlike any other in golf.” — Great Lakes Golf Magazine Ranked in America’s Top 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses — Golf Digest and GolfWeek

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The Fort Golf Resort Nestled in a scenic knoll of Historic Fort Harrison State Park, The Fort showcases the best of what Indiana golf has to offer. Consistently ranked as one of the top courses in the nation, this beautiful yet challenging course designed by famed architect Pete Dye sits on 238 acres of woods and ravines. The links include rolling hills, tree-lined fairways, award-winning wetland designs and occasional wildlife. The facility includes a driving range and restaurant. TOP 75 MOST AFFORDABLE COURSES IN THE USA

— Golf Digest

6002 N. Post Rd., Indianapolis 317.543.9597 TheFortGolfCourse.com Open mid March–mid November USGA SLOPE RTG. USGA COURSE RTG. PAR YARDS DESIGNER

139 74.5 72 7,148 Pete Dye

— Golf Digest “The Fort Golf Course offers the perfect combination of convenient location, affordable pricing and superior topography. It is easily a must play in the Indianapolis area.” — John Swan, PGA Head Professional

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Plum Creek Golf Club This gem in “Indiana’s Pete Dye Drive” offers a championship course and varying degrees of difficulty, allowing for all ranges of abilities to play. As a semiprivate club, Plum Creek’s par-72 championship layout includes multiple water features, bunkers and large undulating greens. The facility includes a snack bar/lounge, banquet rooms, pro shop, driving range, short game area and instructional programs offered by PGA Golf pros.

12401 Lynnwood Blvd. Carmel 317.573.9900 PlumCreekGolfClub.com Open year-round USGA SLOPE RTG. USGA COURSE RTG. PAR YARDS DESIGNER

127 73.8 72 6,970 Pete Dye

— Golf Digest “From the intimidating championship tees to the more forgiving forward tees, this Pete Dye design with varying degrees of difficulty is a perfect example of modern architecture.” — Will Hayslett, Golf Professional

Prairie View Golf Club The area’s most awarded course, Prairie View challenges golfers with an open front and several holes surrounded by tall, native grasses. On the back nine, oak and sycamore trees line the fairways and herald the greens. With 90 bunkers and several lakes to avoid, Prairie View offers 18 holes of challenging golf on 200 acres of the states most beautiful prairie land. This destination facility includes a full service clubhouse, pro shop, locker rooms, teaching academy, driving range, GPS carts and banquet facility.

7000 Longest Dr. Carmel 317.816.3100 PrairieViewGC.com Open March – December USGA SLOPE RTG. USGA COURSE RTG. PAR YARDS DESIGNER

138 74.5 72 7,073 Robert Trent Jones Jr.

— Golf Digest Host of the 2014 - 2019 IHSAA Boys and Girls State Finals

#1 GOLF COURSE IN INDIANA

— GolfWeek Magazine

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PURGATORY GOLF CLUB, NOBLESVILLE “Purgatory Golf Club is what every course should be, a visual experience, as well as a playing challenge. It’s more heaven than hell.”

Purgatory Golf Club Covering 218 secluded acres, this sinfully long yet playable course provides a unique game for any skill level. Offering six sets of tees at every hole, Purgatory plays a short 4,200 yards or from the championship tees a daunting 7,700 yards, making it the longest par-72 course east of the Mississippi River. This resort quality course also offers 10,000 sq. ft. of practice green, separate chipping/putting green, driving range, lessons from Purgatory’s PGA golf pros, daily pin sheets and a lodge banquet facility. RANKED IN THE TOP 100 COURSES IN THE COUNTRY

— Golf Digest

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12160 E. 216th St. Noblesville 317.776.4653 PurgatoryGolf.com Open March – December (subject to weather conditions) USGA SLOPE RTG. USGA COURSE RTG. PAR YARDS DESIGNER

Purg. 140 Reg. 124 Purg. 77.6 Reg. 71.4 72 7,754 Ron Kern

“The variety of lengths and vast amount of bunkers provide a good challenge for players of all levels.” — Golf Digest America’s top 50 courses for Women. — Golf Digest/Golf Digest Women

River Glen Country Club Tucked away alongside central Indiana’s largest waterway, the White River, River Glen’s tranquil setting takes you away from the busy outside world. River Glen features numerous water hazards and sand bunkers, but is most renowned for an abundance of mature trees that add to its natural scenic appeal. This unique layout will be sure to test all the clubs in your bag. The facility includes practice and banquet facilities.

12010 Clubhouse Dr., Fishers 317.849.8274 RiverGlenCC.com Open as weather permits USGA SLOPE RTG. USGA COURSE RTG. PAR YARDS DESIGNER

133 73.0 71 6,847 Gary Kern

“A pivotal 15th hole will either make or break your round. Precise shotmaking can lead to a birdie, but make a false step here and be prepared to pay the consequences.” — Scott Casey, Golf Professional

Top Five Public-Access Course in Indiana — GolfWeek

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FOX PRAIRIE GOLF COURSE

Additional Hamilton County Golf Courses BROOKSHIRE GOLF CLUB 12120 Brookshire Pkwy., Carmel 317.846.7431 BrookshireGolf.com Open year-round USGA SLOPE RTG.

131

USGA COURSE RTG.

72.8

PAR

YARDS

6,972

DESIGNER

BILL DIDDLE

67.2

PAR

YARDS

3,043

DESIGNER

TOM BENDELOW

124

USGA COURSE RTG.

71.2

PAR

YARDS

6,519

DESIGNER

RON KERN

FOX PRAIRIE GOLF COURSE

Wood Wind Golf Club offers 18 holes of golf on a beautiful course complete with rolling hills, winding creeks, glistening ponds, large trees and more than 90 bunkers. Wood Wind Golf Club is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging golfing experience for golfers at every level. The facility includes a year-round golf academy with an emphasis on junior golf, club fitting, instruction and state-of-the-art technology. In addition, Wood Wind offers a 17-acre practice range with putting and chipping greens.

8465 E. 196th St., Noblesville 317.776.6357 FoxPrairie.com Open mid-March-November 130

USGA COURSE RTG.

72.8

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YARDS

6,801

FOREST PARK GOLF COURSE

DESIGNER

BILL NEWCOMB

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2302 W. 161st St., Westfield 317.669.8550 WoodWindGolf.com Open year-round USGA SLOPE RTG.

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WOOD WIND GOLF CLUB

Hamilton County’s oldest golf course and located in historic Noblesville, this nine-hole jewel reminds golfers of how golf used to be in design and price. In 2013, Forest Park Golf Course was named the #3 Short Course in the State of Indiana by Golf Digest. Home of free cart Mondays.

Voted the area’s most photogenic course by readers of a local magazine. Brookshire offers very challenging play on blue-rye fairways and bent grass greens. Cool Creek makes play difficult on 11 holes. The excellent practice facilities include a driving range, putting greens and practice bunkers.

701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville (Half mile north of SR 32 on SR 19 N.) 317.773.2881 ForestParkGolf.com Open March-December

USGA COURSE RTG.

FOREST PARK GOLF COURSE

Hamilton County’s best golfing value, Fox Prairie has served as a host for the IGA Tournament of Champions and has been a qualifying site for the Indiana State Amateur Championship. This course features mature trees on each hole, totally renovated sand bunkers, large greens, 27-holes and a clubhouse.

Golf Schools and Driving Ranges ACKERMAN ACADEMY AT PRAIRIE VIEW 7000 Longest Dr., Carmel 317.816.3111 PrairieViewGC.com INSTRUCTORS: 3 YEAR EST.: 2007

GOLF SCHOOL OF INDIANA 6002 N. Post Road, Indianapolis 317.750.4715 GolfSchoolofIndiana.com

THE TEACHING ACADEMY AT WOOD WIND GOLF CLUB 2302 W. 16th St., Westfield 317.669.8550 WoodWindGolf.com INSTRUCTORS: 3 YEAR EST.: 2009

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Bicentennial Brews Hamilton County serves up local neighborhood eateries featuring all of your traditional favorites. Visit Carmel Arts and Design District and City Center for locally owned restaurants and a great all-around atmosphere. Swing by Clay Terrace or Hamilton Town Center to satisfy your appetite for steak, seafood and American fare. Nearby, you can visit historic Noblesville Square, quaint Westfield or Fishers Nickel Plate District and sample each community's unique local flavor. Check out the Travel Guide for a complete listing of dining (pages 21-30) and attractions (pages 11-20).

You’ve walked enough…now enjoy the ride! Take it all in by enjoying a guided tour bus ride on the BrewsLine - a fun and safe way to check out the Hamilton County craft beer scene. In 2016, ride the Bicentennial Brew Tour to sample brews with historical ties. From squirrel stampedes to haunted legends, you will learn quirky bits of history while enjoying local craft brews. The Bicentennial Brew Tour will be offered Sunday afternoons beginning January 10 and will run through May 22. Make your tour reservations at VisitHamiltonCounty.com/2016 before it sells out! THE BREWSLINE

Throughout Hamilton County, IN 317.661.1334 BrewsLine.com HEADY HOLLOW BREWING COMPANY, FISHERS

Sit back, relax and have a cold one! BARLEY ISLAND BREWING COMPANY BarleyIsland.com

HEADY HOLLOW BREWING COMPANY HeadyHollowBrewing.com

DANNY BOY BEER WORKS DannyBoyBeerWorks.com

SUN KING FISHERS TAP ROOM & SMALL-BATCH BREWERY SunKingBrewing.com

DEER CREEK BREWERY Newest brewery – follow on Facebook for updates DEVIATE BREWING DeviateBrewing.com GRAND JUNCTION BREWING COMPANY GrandJunctionBrewing.com GRANITE CITY FOOD & BREWERY GCFB.net/Location/Carmel

NICKEL PLATE BAR & GRILL, FISHERS

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UNION BREWING COMPANY, WESTFIELD

UNION BREWING COMPANY UnionBrewingCo.com UPLAND BREWING COMPANY CARMEL TAP HOUSE UplandBeer.com See pages 29-30 in Travel Guide for complete listings.