CaddieTrail Guide
Indiana's golf is anchored by Victoria National and French Lick — two of the Midwest's most celebrated designs — and reflects a deep Pete Dye legacy that runs from Crooked Stick to Brickyard Crossing to Holliday Farms.
Indiana's top 20 is anchored by Victoria National and French Lick — two of the Midwest's most celebrated designs — and reflects the state's deep Pete Dye legacy, with Crooked Stick, Brickyard Crossing, and Holliday Farms all bearing his fingerprints. The Indianapolis suburbs dominate the middle of the list, while French Lick Resort remains the trail's most compelling destination, offering two top-10 tracks in a single trip. Rock Hollow, Brickyard Crossing, and several university courses round out a trail with more public access than most.
#1 on trail
Victoria National Golf ClubNewburgh, Indiana
Tom Fazio carved this 1998 private layout through rugged Indiana terrain, delivering dramatic elevation changes rarely found in the Midwest. Consistently ranked among the top 100 courses in the U.S.
#2 on trail
Crooked Stick Golf ClubCarmel, Indiana
Pete and Alice Dye design from 1964 in Carmel, IN. Private club that hosted the 1991 PGA Championship, where John Daly's breakout win made history. Classic Dye risk-reward layout.
#3 on trail
French Lick Resort Pete Dye CourseFrench Lick, Indiana
Pete Dye's 2009 design sits atop Hoosier National Forest ridgelines, delivering dramatic elevation changes and sweeping valley views. Home to the PGA Tour Champions' Legends of Golf event.
#4 on trail
Sycamore Hills Golf ClubFort Wayne, Indiana
Jack Nicklaus's 1989 design winds through mature hardwoods and rolling terrain in northeastern Indiana. The private layout features his signature strategic bunkering and demanding approach angles.
#5 on trail
The Pfau Course at Indiana UniversityBloomington, Indiana
Steve Smyers design on the IU campus in Bloomington, co-designed with Fuzzy Zoeller. Public access, 18 holes opened in 2020 across rolling Indiana terrain. A rare college-affiliated layout open to all.
#6 on trail
Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex (Kampen Course)West Lafayette, Indiana
Pete Dye design on Purdue's campus, open to the public since 1998. Expect railroad ties, forced carries, and the architect's signature punishment for wayward shots.
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