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4.4
309 Reviews (309)
5 Stars
136
4 Stars
132
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
91.7%
Recommend this course
284 out of 309 reviews
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Average Rating
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5.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 45 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 72
Length 6885 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.1
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Elbel Park Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 12/01

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Lockers

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Indiana (2022 #23)

Reviews

4.4
309 Reviews (309)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 7
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Reception Lady

Excited to play the first time after a long winter. We dropped off our bags and assumed we'd get a golf cart to go to the driving range before our tee time. Yet the reception lady told us we'd get a cart only when we were ready to tee off. So we had to carry our bags with range balls from the bad drop to the range. It makes no sense why she did that and it ruined our experience with this golf course. So if you go, watch out this lady and insist for a cart.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/19/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Wet conditions and no carts

Course was in good shape. Little wet and probably could have let carts out, but didn't. Not a huge issue. However, I hope some reimbursement will happen since I paid for 18 holes with cart and didn't get a cart. Front desk said I need to call golf now and they were done with it. So we will see if someone stands by their product. But would recommend course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/26/2023

Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Elbel Park Golf Course. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for playing Elbel Park Golf Course. We hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The rains hate birdies

Course in perfect shape, greens so receptive and the storms washed us away at 12.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback about the course being in perfect shape and the receptive greens. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the storms at hole 12.

Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to rate us. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/09/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Elbel Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/18/2023

We would love to hear more about your experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Elbel Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Beautiful 18 holes around a natural lake and woods. Wonderful staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/18/2023

Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Elbel Park Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great experience

The course was in great condition. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly and made sure you were taken care of. Beyond content with the layout of the course and how well maintained everything was.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/19/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We hope to see you back again at Elbel Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Elbel is the best

Great well maintained track. Best city course for he cost.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 11/17/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Elbel Park Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This is a very nice public course that is well maintained. It's not real hard but it does make you pay for your mistakes. The wildlife is also very nice. And the course is quiet--very few houses and roads

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/17/2022

We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Elbel Park Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad experience

The pace of play was the worst I have ever experienced. One group (or person) slowed down at least a dozen and no one from the course did anything about it. Should have quit after 9 it was so frustrating.
That was compounded by my cart not having enough power to go uphill. Even on the slightest incline it would only move like at one tenth of one mile per hour. I finally had to leave it on the course and ride with group behind me (which was easy because we were all bunched up and waiting anyway - sometimes 3 groups at a time)

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/08/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience. We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain. We hope you'll give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Elbel, best course in town!

This course is the jewel of South Bend. The layout of the course is secluded from the bustle of traffic and surrounded by wildlife. It is a great place to enjoy a round of golf. Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. I recommend this course to all my friends and it's my preferred place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/24/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Elbel Park Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 108
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Fun course with lots of wildlife

Elbel is a beautiful course to play. So many elevation changes, water areas, trees and fast greens. The wildlife never disappoints either. We’ve seen deer, sandhill cranes, wild Turkey, turtles, frogs and of course squirrels, groundhogs and geese! Wooded areas like to eat balls so stay away! Just a beautiful challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/26/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Elbel Park Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course

Elbel is my very favorite course.!! It's in great shape... it is challenging ...it has alot of character , and is by far the pretties course around.... if you can play in the Fall, it will blow your mind...!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/22/2022

Thank you for your review! We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Elbel Park Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/20/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Elbel Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/16/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Elbel Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Elbel Park Golf Course!

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
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Elbel Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/29/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Elbel Park Golf Course!

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