Circle City Chili Dipper- Indy Golf Thread

[Bob Cat]

^ 3 hour 9?  As a Hoosier ambassador, my apologies.  Come again.

[mci711]

I'm booked to play Purgatory next week. I walk a lot of my rounds - is Purgatory a good walk? I booked a cart, but wasn't sure if there was a "walking culture" there or what. I don't want to be that 1 guy walking. 

[Bob Cat]

I can only say that it's relatively flat so walking shouldn't be abnormal there.

Enjoy.  Great track.

[Mob]

People tend to take carts there, but no reason you couldn't walk the course if you wanted to.  I always prefer walking.  Go for it.

[Bob Cat]

Played a new one for me this week: Elbel Park in South Bend.

 

City course played around Mud Lake.  Fun and pretty with nice views and wildlife.

 

Staff was excellent as were the cheeseburgers.  Loved it.  Recommend.

[mci711]

How is Trophy Club? Anyone play it recently? I have a tee time at Purgatory next week but had some additional time open up in the evening of my weekend visit. Was thinking about getting out there. 

[Quem24]

On 9/14/2022 at 8:02 AM, Bob Cat said:

Played a new one for me this week: Elbel Park in South Bend.

 

City course played around Mud Lake.  Fun and pretty with nice views and wildlife.

 

Staff was excellent as were the cheeseburgers.  Loved it.  Recommend.

Seconded. It won’t be on an awards list for Best Course or anything, but I got exactly what I hoped for and then some for $29 (played last Friday around 230pm).

Really nice views and elevation changes. Greens ran very fast for a muni. Layout was decent too, holes separated just enough to avoid golf ball dodging.

 

Clubhouse and 19th are underwhelming but again…$29. If you want a break from the other beastly courses in South Bend and want something more chill I strongly recommend this one. 

[AUTIGER07]

Meeting up with a few buddies in Indy in 2-3 weeks. I used to live in the area and have played many of the local courses with exception of Fort and Purgatory so we're going to knock those off the list. For the 3rd round on Saturday we're wanting to play one of the college courses (Warren, Pfau, or Kampen). ND will have a home game that Saturday but IU / Purdue are both away so that may sway some of the decision. I know they're all ranked pretty similarly but any thoughts on the best one to pick if we could only grab one? 

[HoosierHacker89]

On 9/30/2022 at 12:52 PM, AUTIGER07 said:

Meeting up with a few buddies in Indy in 2-3 weeks. I used to live in the area and have played many of the local courses with exception of Fort and Purgatory so we're going to knock those off the list. For the 3rd round on Saturday we're wanting to play one of the college courses (Warren, Pfau, or Kampen). ND will have a home game that Saturday but IU / Purdue are both away so that may sway some of the decision. I know they're all ranked pretty similarly but any thoughts on the best one to pick if we could only grab one? 

I like kampen better, but play Pfau. It is one of the toughest tests in the state. 

[Bob Cat]

Played a $45 hot deal at Prairie View yesterday.  Would never pay my own $105 there.

If you're rack rate is $105, your bunkers should be raked and in great condition.  They were neither.

Otherwise, and aside from a recent aeration, the course was in great shape.  Enjoyed a great weather day on the course.

[StudentGolfer4]

31 minutes ago, Bob Cat said:

Played a $45 hot deal at Prairie View yesterday.  Would never pay my own $105 there.

If you're rack rate is $105, your bunkers should be raked and in great condition.  They were neither.

Otherwise, and aside from a recent aeration, the course was in great shape.  Enjoyed a great weather day on the course.

Sounds like a great deal! The crazy part is their rates get even higher on the weekends. I saw a $132 tee time at one point 😳. 
 

I played there last week and didn’t have any issues with the bunkers. No one prefers to play on aerated greens but they weren’t too bad. Rolled decent enough, just noticeably slower than normal. I know we haven’t gotten any rain recently, but I enjoy how they strive to keep the course firm. More courses should do that. 

[HoosierHacker89]

Played brickyard last week, course was in phenomenal shape. Played firm and those greens were unreal. It’s a fantastic course, but I can’t imagine paying the full $175 to play it. 

[Bob Cat]

^Cart path only at the BY?

[ROOK16]

Brickyard has not been CPO the two times I've played it this year.

[HoosierHacker89]

Since we’ve gone straight into the middle of winter here I’m done for the season. 

[Bob Cat]

Quitter

[DrOldSchool]

Pretty sure as soon as I'm medically cleared I'll be on the course next day. 

 

I say that now to prepare everyone for a blizzard of snow in about 5 weeks.

[Bob Cat]

Keep us posted on what's open this winter when above 45, sunny and no breeze... and I'm IN.

[halliedog]

We got the same weather situation over here in Akron - went from golfing in short sleeves with firm fairways last weekend to 2" of snow the next!  We did creep back into the high 40's today though, so I'm holding out hope of an Indian Summer before the real bad stuff sets in.

 

Thanks to a buddy of mine I did manage to get in quite a few rounds @ Firestone CC this fall after my back started cooperating, so all in all pretty happy with the golfing year.

[Gdane]

Brickyard Crossings rate is up to $200 for the 2023 season. Does the course get that much traffic to fill tee sheets at such a high price point?

[DrOldSchool]

9 minutes ago, Gdane said:

Brickyard Crossings rate is up to $200 for the 2023 season. Does the course get that much traffic to fill tee sheets at such a high price point?

I’ve never seen it stacked out there. Seems Penske would rather keep it quiet as much as possible and host events. 
 

If they’re going to be $200/round… will Prairie View or one of those “A” list courses around town get to $150 full freight?

 

East coast prices are here and me no likey. That was one of the best perks about golf here when I moved from NJ in 2015 - low cost for great courses. I know inflation, demand, etc. but it sucks. 

[halliedog]

Not sure how you fellas are making out for winter weather over there, I'm playing tomorrow and Monday up here in sunny NE Ohio 😎

[StudentGolfer4]

On 12/30/2022 at 6:58 PM, DrOldSchool said:

I’ve never seen it stacked out there. Seems Penske would rather keep it quiet as much as possible and host events. 
 

If they’re going to be $200/round… will Prairie View or one of those “A” list courses around town get to $150 full freight?

 

East coast prices are here and me no likey. That was one of the best perks about golf here when I moved from NJ in 2015 - low cost for great courses. I know inflation, demand, etc. but it sucks. 

Prairie view gets pretty darn close with their use of dynamic pricing. Last time I looked on a summer weekend I saw $138. 
 

I didn’t make it out to the brickyard last year mainly due to the price but everyone I’ve talked to has raved about the conditions. I know several mens clubs members have complained like crazy because they go cart path only pretty consistently in the spring and early season. 

[ALo314]

On 1/9/2020 at 8:57 PM, Pigator5 said:

I’m going to have to go with Mystic Hills as my favorite. Even though it wasn’t in the best shape and it’s now Jim Irsay’s, it was probably my favorite Pete Dye layout.

We loved Mystic Hills. We used to take a group of 20 there each June. We basically had our run of the place while we were there. The cabins directly off the driving range were clutch. We even turned the banquet room into a bunkhouse full of cots.

 

Irsay has been redesigning it. Par 71 8135 yards. "Horseshoe Farms"

 

Would love to do back someday.

[halliedog]

Hope you IND guys have been having the same great weather we have in NE OH and getting out.  I'm going out tomorrow, supposed to reach near 70* with <5mph winds, almost unheard of for Feb. in my neighborhood!!!  I've already played about 7 rounds in 2023, hoping you all are enjoying the same mild winter!

 

Miss you all, hope everyone is healthy and playing well.