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Conditions
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Value
2.1
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.1
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6509 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.2

Formerly known as Elks Blue River Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 2005
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2021 #15)

Reviews

2.7
105 Reviews (105)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth the money

42$ for 18 holes at this course is absolutely ridiculous. This course is worth about half of that with the condition that it’s in. Carts suck, no such thing as a cut fairway. No deal for the greens being aerated. Not worth the money at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather

bunkers

Bunkers are mud pit's. Needs grass in some places. Overall really nice if not for the bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

improved course condition

I have played this course for 3 years and today was the best condition it has been to date. the fairways and greens were in good shape ..the layout is good, but the back 9 has a multitude of trees that require straight shots off the tee to have a good look at the flag... Hole 10 is blind and narrow with hazards on the right due to changing elevations , best to stay straight or slightly left to avoid trouble. Overall its a nice course to play especially if you play during the week through the Tee off app.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good-All Things Considered

Very playable but still needs some work. Greens could be a little faster. A few narrow fairways. Not many water or sand hazards. Pace of play was great. Decent value for the money. Staff very friendly and outgoing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Terrible Course

Can't imagine what course these other reviewer's played, but it certainly wasn't this one! Course is in lousy shape with long uncut fairways, debris all over poorly maintained greens and some guy named Jack who acted like a little child, when all we asked was directions to another hole on a very oddly laid out course! Everyone in our group agreed we won't be back to this one.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition during heat wave

Greens very receptive but a little long which slowed the greens down. Fairways in great shape. Surrounding courses are pretty burnt up with hard greens. Definitely play again this year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Conditions in Years

The new ownership has really taken the time to fix what we’re bad playing conditions. The course is the best I’ve seen it in years. It’s worth playing if you live near by but it’s not weekends $45 green fee worthy. $35-37 based on other courses in close proximity is where the price point should be.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting there

The course is in better condition than I have seen it in several years. The staff has definitely put in a lot of work to get this course to where it is now. Great job!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course for the value

Course was in decent condition, definitely in better shape than last time I played it (last year). I think it would help if some trees on 3 and 13 were trimmed back that cover the fairways, would make the holes play a little more fair for beginners and weekend hacks. But it’s a return trip for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

One of the best courses greater Hancock county

Good course. Helpful staff and good pace of play. Used a deal I found on the app to play 18 for $27 and got more than enough fun out of the course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Charged double

Book tee rime on Golf Now app. They said system was down when we arrived and had to pay $45 a man to play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Cool layout

I really liked the layout. Challenging, but fun. Wish fairways & tee boxes would of been mowed, surprising for a Saturday. Overall, I enjoyed my round. Friendly staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course!

For the cost to play the value is excellent. One of the better courses I've played on the south side of Indy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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