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4.5
458 Reviews (458)
5 Stars
256
4 Stars
146
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
92.4%
Recommend this course
417 out of 458 reviews
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4.1
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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4.5
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.7%
Recommend this course
59 out of 63 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6803 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.6
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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No walkers on weekends until 1pm.
Dress code Proper golf attire is required at all times. No tee shirts, tank tops, jerseys or denim.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Indiana (2023 #22)

Reviews

4.5
458 Reviews (458)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 18
Drinks 18
Patio Dining 15
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 40
Forced Carries 24
Thick Rough 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 28
Locals 22
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 33
Worth the Drive 30
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 87
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great layout but needs some work

The course is very well designed and somewhat challenging, especially the first 4 holes. the condition of the teeing ground for some holes is really bad for example hole #5. The green speed is a bit slow and not consistent. Hopefully some maintenance work can be done to keep the course in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lost Marsh

I played Lost Marsh on 9/2/22. It’s been over five years since I’ve last played here, and I have to say the course is in excellent shape. The greens rolled true and the whole course was perfect. For those who have played here before and are well aware; if you can get past the first five holes in decent shape you will be on your way to a good round of golf. I was not so lucky. Lost Marsh is a challenge and I personally believe the slope rating does not accurately reflect the toughness of this course. There were some tee boxes that were aerated, but that didn’t bother me, it’s part of yearly maintenance. I did read a lot of negative reviews beforehand about the staff. I do have to say on the day we played all staff were friendly and professional. I can’t wait to come back. I would also highly recommend grabbing something to eat upstairs after your round of golf. The food was delicious.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 78
1.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

They must be preparing for a US Open

There are quite a few quirky holes out here but we knew about them and still decided to make the drive to play. The big problem is/was the height of the rough. Out of control. Our threesome found more than a dozen balls looking for ours. No need for this. All it does is slow-down the pace of play looking for errant shots. Mentioned it to the pro shop guy afterward and he could give a care. All of the water and tricked-up holes makes this place difficult enough….they don’t need this rough issue.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Course

Beautiful Course. Amazing staff. Bring your course management skills!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Staff was rude, course quality is OK

If you are looking for a fun and relaxing round with some friends, this is not the place to go. The course itself was fine. Good/clean amenities. However, the staff was rude for no reason and that set a negative tone for the round. Additionally, the beverage cart person even inspected our cooler for outside beverages (all we had was ice and beers purchased at the course) on the first hole. It was over the top and a awkward way to start the round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Target golf

Course was in great shape. Long rough, reasonably quick greens. Fairways and boxes in good shape. Not a big fan of the layout. After playing once, might hit driver 2-3 times at most. Lots of water and natural areas. Locals must know. Found about 15 golf balls looking for ours and no high end balls to be found. Between the rough, water, and overgrown areas I was pretty much done looking for golf balls by 14. Decent layout with a few too many tricked up holes for my taste. Great price for the shape of the course. Just get your hybrids sharp before you go

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, needs a ranger.

Course is in great condition, got held up by a 3 some teeing off 7 balls every hole for the entire back 9. No ranger til 16 after 5 groups were on one tee.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor Course Design

The design of this course isn’t very enjoyable. The first 5 holes are virtually surrounded by water on all sides and other holes only have about 20 yards of space between fairway and OB. Additionally, there are many short par 4s that they make you use irons off the tee by throwing water or rough in at natural driving landing spots. Altogether the course never lets you get in a flow making it one I wouldn’t recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great conditions ,funky layput

The was my first time playing Lost Marsh. The course was in excellent playing condition and the staff was very friendly . The first five holes demand accuracy both off the tee and your approach shots. The course contains a number of blind shots and the rough is long so it plays more difficult if you are not playing from the fairway. I look forward to returning to Lost Marsh.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place

Love it each time I play it, if you get past the first five holes without blowing up your score you should have a good round, very challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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