Looking back from the North Course 1st green at Otter Creek Golf Course
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4.0
240 Reviews (240)
5 Stars
165
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
83.3%
Recommend this course
226 out of 240 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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3.8
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 7349 yards
Slope 142
Rating 76.6
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Otter Creek Golf Course - Championship Course (North/West)
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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/23

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2021 #34)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2021 #10)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2021 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Indiana (2021 #3) (2015 #5)

Reviews

4.0
240 Reviews (240)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 19
Water Hazards 13
Undulating Greens 12
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 19
A Weekend Splurge 16
Locals 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19

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Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Played 9/12/22 scores father 90 son 74

Staff very nice at check in
No starter, not needed , not much play
Most of Fairways and rough 7 of 10
Most bunkers solid 7
Greens a poor 3 shaggy and bumpy
Only good about greens,would hold a shot
Some pin positions in worse part of greens condition
from a much earlier aerification, very disappointed
Great design for use of how terrain is,great layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Course was in great condition!! Ranger and attendant were friendly and pace of play was fast …. Only got 9 holes in before a torrential downpour but were offered rain check and will gladly be back!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun Track + Phenomenal Value

I do not think that you can find a better value, in the Central IN area; than Otter Creek!

WOW!

This Jones course, only 45 minutes from Indianapolis — I will absolutely be a return Golfer; for many future rounds!

The Course is in excellent shape and very clearly well-maintained and cared for; by the Staff.

This was my first time out @ Otter Creek; but the layout is gorgeous; challenging at times, but fair; and one of the more fun rounds I have had this Summer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Otter creek

Had a horrible experience at this course. Just tried to take my son golfing to try a new course and we were judged by the way we dressed first. Then we were just a couple minutes late with no one behind us and they complained. Then we share a golf set which using a cart should be no big deal and we play fast anyways. They sent us to the crappy nine to play. Was very very displeased with the course “ranger” and how he talked to us. Very rude and expected to be treated a lot better for the money we paid. We definitely won’t be back at this course and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Otter Creek. Still one of Indiana’s best

With the harsh summer, I was worried that it would be burnt up, but it was in great shape. It rained HARD the day before, so we were cart path only, so we definitely got our steps in.

Greens were slower than normal, but that is welcome with the undulation that you find here. Fairways and tees were in great shape. Bunkers, at least the ones not submerged, were good as well. Got a great Hot Deal rate of $40, so it was a no-brainer to go.

Play Otter Creek. You won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Worth your time!!!

Drove 50+ miles from Louisville to check out this course and it was worth it. Green's were fast. Pin placement was challenging. Turf was on pace for this time of year as far as growing. The staff overall was pretty good and friendly. Very cold beer on tap, and patrons were friendly! I will be back in a few weeks to play the other portion of the course. Just did the East 9 today.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome course

One of Indiana's finest! Great range/facilities, but the course is definitely the main attraction.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Played 9/16 weather great

Starting with Cons:
Greens poor bumpy shaggy
Fairways poor, vary sparse of grass
Bunkers have not been machined for quite a while
Never seen course this bad of shape.
Maintenance person cutting greens followed us for 18 holes
Waiting for us to clear,Very annoying since he never hung back
Cart paths a lot of pot holes
Their web site does not mention dates of aerification of greens and fairways, would have not driven from Indianapolis
Pros:
Course layout
Lady behind counter very nice

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, great staff

Old school, hard par, easy bogey, Robert Trent Jones design. What a joy to play. Great conditioning. Can't wait to get back there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

OC is still one of the best

Love this course, so fun to play. Difficult but fair, tees, fairways, & greens are all in great shape. Rough was up a bit, felt high because it was a wet day with on & off showers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great weather, Great Course 7/20/21

Drive from Indy well worth it.
Counter person was very professional and helpful
Course is in very good shape
Tees,fairways, greens all cut
Greens tough to read ,but speed same on all.
Pay attention if going downhill or up hill
Rough very healthy,, stay in fairways if possible
Bunkers pretty much consistent with sand amount
Play correct tees, plays longer then scorecard
Only small con no GPS on new carts, but red/white/ blue flags very helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great day with son

Had not been here from Indy for awhile
Course was like expensive country club conditions
Been able to play a few clubs this year
All greens fast but hold a shot
Fairways perfect to play ball down
Bunkers good with sand in them
Pro shop people very nice, weren’t just money takers
Well worth drive from Indianapolis

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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