There’s nothing better after a long day of work at an Indianapolis business than a trip out to the links. Indiana golf courses are the perfect places to take in the warm Central Indiana sunshine, stretch your limbs, and reacquaint yourself with the natural beauty of Indianapolis and the surrounding area. These havens of Indiana sports are wonderful for outdoor enthusiasts and people who simply need a break from all the activity and hubbub of everyday life.
Indiana golf courses span a wide range of styles, purposes, and prices. There are championship, 18 hole courses designed to challenge the most hardened golf veteran, open-ended golf fields that require tight ball control, link-based courses that can land you in bunkers, water hazards, or deep woods, family friendly golf courses with stylish golf carts, mini-golf, and Indiana restaurants, private courses, semi-private courses, public courses, budget golf courses, expensive golf courses: basically, there’s an Indiana golf course for every type of golfer, from beginner to pro.
Below is a list of some of the best Indiana golf courses. Find one you like and begin planning a day trip from Indianapolis: every single one of these Indiana golf courses is well worth a tank of gas.
-Bryan Johnson
| Fort Golf Course – Situated inside the tranquil setting of 1700-acre Fort Harrison State Park, Fort Golf Course utilizes all the impressive beauty of the park in its 18 hole course, a fact that isn’t missed by Indianapolis golf enthusiasts. Fort Golf Course Video |
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| The Dye Course at Bridgewater Club – Designed by world-acclaimed architect Pete Dye, this championship 18-hole golf course winds its way throughout Westfield, Indiana‘s Bridgewater Club, among mature woods and some 24 lakes and ponds. Bridgewater Club Video |
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| Crooked Stick Golf Club – Designed in 1964 by Pete Dye and constructed on a cornfield, the Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana has a reputation among golfers as the kind of course that puts more emphasis on skill than on luck. Challenges, especially the demanding second shots, were taken from famous courses in Scotland and are somewhat innovative in the United States. Crooked Stick Golf Club Video |
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| Hillview Country Club – Located in Franklin, Indiana, the Hillview Country Club opened its doors in 1926. With over 6,500 yards and 18 holes of rolling greens, intimidating rough, and abrupt dog legs, Hillview Country Club is a great place to play. Hillview Country Club Video |
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| Hickory Stick Golf Club- Mounded rough and rolling fairways are characteristic of this Irish links-style course in Greenwood, Indiana. Hickory Stick Golf Club Video |
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| Dye’s Walk Country Club – A family-oriented Indiana golf course, Dye’s Walk was founded in 1961 and offers a challenge for everyone, from the youngest beginner to the most seasoned links veteran. | |
| Orchard Golf Center – Built around an apple orchard, Orchard Golf Center in Greenwood is a family oriented, par 3 course that’s perfect for Greenwood children; it even has a mini-golf course on site. | |
| Valle Vista Golf Club – The Valle Vista Golf Club and Conference Center in Greenwood, Indiana is not just for playing golf. This is also a magnificent locale for weddings, banquets, meetings and special events of all kinds. Valle Vista Golf Club Video |
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| Otte Golf & Family Fun Center – Voted a “Top 100 Range” in the United States for four years in a row, the Otte Golf Center in Greenwood features a top-notch driving range, mini-golf, a putting green, batting cages, and a full size golf course. Otte Golf and Family Fun Center Video |
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| Bluff Creek Golf Course – A relatively new course, Bluff Creek opened its expansive links in 1998 in Greenwood. With high tee shot elevations (some rising more than 50 feet) and an open course design, Bluff Creek is a great place to send that little white ball soaring into the stratosphere. | |
| Zionsville Golf Course – Located just a short drive from downtown Zionsville, Zionsville Golf Course is a nine-hole, public course that offers lessons, memberships, and more. | |
| Bear Chase Golf Club – Bear Chase Golf Club, in beautiful, naturally-wooded Shelbyville, Indiana, is billed as a “one-stop golfing and banquet center.” Its championship, 18-hole course is laid out among 127 green acres full of wide spaces and mature hardwoods. Bear Chase Golf Club Video |
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| The Links Golf Club – Earning three stars from Golf Digest magazine, The Links Golf Club is an 18 hole championship golf course in New Palestine, Indiana that spans 375 acres of fast greens, well manicured fairways, and tricky dog legs. | |
| Twin Bridges Golf Club – Twin Bridges Golf Club is a popular place to practice your swing. This 18 hole professional golf course is a scenic Danville, Indiana attraction that has players testing their mettle from all over Indiana. |
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