Indianapolis Golf Getaways

Indy as a golf destination? Believe it.

Discover why Indy is a hidden gem for a golf getaway. Legendary course architect Pete Dye started his career in Indianapolis and his legacy lives on, from his first course design at Maple Creek Golf Club to masterpieces like Brickyard Crossing and The Fort.

Venture just north of Indy and neighboring Hamilton County is home to some of the areas best golf in courses like Purgatory, Prairie View Golf Club, and Bear Slide.

Golf is Indy is surprisingly affordable for the quality of courses available. Plus, you're just minutes from Indy's best restaurants, sports venues, and nightlife. You can even keep the golf going thanks to indoor simulators and next-level ranges. Make your next golf getaway unforgettable in Indy.

Brickyard Crossing

Four holes of this Pete Dye-redesigned masterpiece are located in the infield of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, making for a one-of-a-kind, iconic Indy golf experience. The century-old track provides a unique yet beautiful home for an exciting round of golf, complete with Dye’s infamous railroad ties and creek banks lined with concrete from the race track’s former walls. Brickyard Crossing is one of only a few courses in the country to have hosted PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tour events.

PAR 72 // TEES 4 // COURSE YARDAGE 5,038 to 6,994
CLUB RENTAL Yes // ADDRESS 4400 W. 16th St. // BOOK 317-492-6572

The Fort Golf Course

Rolling hills on the edge of 1,700-acre Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park make for a breathtaking setting for this Pete Dye masterpiece. The Fort was designed with tree-lined fairways, undulating greens, and elevation changes surprising for Central Indiana. Once a U.S. Army post named after Indiana’s only President, the former military base was converted into a state park and nature reserve in 1995, and the course opened in 1997. National golf publications consistently rank this course among the best in the state.

PAR 72 // TEES 4 // COURSE YARDAGE 5,045 to 7,148
CLUB RENTAL Yes // ADDRESS 6002 N. Post Rd. // BOOK 317-543-9597

An Indiana Golf Legend

Pete Dye Golf Trail

Experience an epic collection of seven golf courses across the state of Indiana with the Pete Dye Golf Trail. Dye started his career in Indiana and called the state home. His legacy lives on with three of his trail courses residing in Central Indiana.

Explore the Trail

Eagle Creek Golf Club

Just northwest of downtown Indy lies a natural oasis that is home to one of the nation's largest city parks and another Pete Dye gem. Located adjacent to Eagle Creek Park, the golf club by the same name features 36 holes on beautiful parkland that is home to wildlife and spotted with wetlands. The Pines course is more suited for players of all levels while the Sycamore course will challenge all comers.

PINES // PAR 72 // TEES 3 // COURSE YARDAGE 5,002 to 6,976
SYCAMORE // PAR 72 // TEES 3 // COURSE YARDAGE 5,002 to 6,976
CLUB RENTAL Yes // ADDRESS 8802 W. 56th St. // BOOK 317-297-3366

Heartland Crossing Golf Links

British Open champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price co-designed this scenic links-style course with 18 memorable holes. Characterized by native prairie grasses, wildflowers, rolling terrain, and plenty of white sand bunkers, this risk-reward course will impress golfers and naturalists alike.

PAR 72 // TEES 5 // COURSE YARDAGE 5,536 to 7,267
CLUB RENTAL Yes // ADDRESS 6701 S. Heartland Blvd., Camby // BOOK 317-630-1785

Purgatory Golf Club

This classic links-style course is designed to impress and challenge with more than 125 crushed limestone bunkers and seemingly endless tall grasses. And when the wind is blowing, the course is sure to live up to its name. But with six sets of tees ranging from 4,562 to 7,754, it remains playable and has earned recognition as one of Golf Digest’s America’s Top 50 Courses for Women 2010-2013.

PAR 72 // TEES 6 // COURSE YARDAGE 4,562 to 7,754
CLUB RENTAL Yes // ADDRESS 12160 E. 216th St., Noblesville // BOOK 317-776-4653

Golf Facilities Beyond the Course

If you want to keep the game going, Indy has multiple facilities to help the keep the competitive flame alight long after your round. For a next level range, try Back 9 Golf & Entertainment on the southern edge of downtown. With heated bays, delicious food, and three levels fun it is the perfect place to cap your evening. For indoor golf fun, try The Hangar Indy or Five Iron Golf for simulator experiences in the heart of the city.