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Spread across 218 acres, the Ron Kern-designed Purgatory Golf Club is the longest par-72 course east of the Mississippi River. Nevertheless, the course is set up to be enjoyed by all, with six different sets of tees ranging from more than 7,700 yards all the way down to just under 4,600 yards. Bunkering is one of the club's defining features, with more than 130 coming into play. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the par-3 17th, where eight massive bunkers almost completely surround the putting surface.
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Conditions4.5
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Value4.3
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Layout4.7
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Friendliness4.7
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Pace4.2
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Amenities4.4
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u950185714 on 10/12/2025
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Photo submitted by u950185714 on 10/12/2025
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Photo submitted by Outflying1 on 07/01/2025
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Photo submitted by drewsimone on 06/02/2025
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Photo submitted by matthes2 on 06/18/2024
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Photo submitted by Bhop0402 on 06/09/2023
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Photo submitted by leb on 08/11/2019
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Photo submitted by leb on 08/11/2019
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Photo submitted by leb on 08/11/2019
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Par 3, 17th Hole Photo submitted by TravisCedzidlo19 on 10/09/2014
Golfer Reviews
Course is in the best shape it's been in years. Greens roll very well. Course plays difficult and fun. Staff is friendly and the practice areas are very nice as well.
Appropriately Named Course
Well maintained course that can be made as tough as you want it to be depending on which tee box you choose.
So much fun!!
I play a lot of courses in the Indianapolis area and this year a lot of course conditions are lacking due to the heat and drought. Not Purgatory! The course was so good! Kudos to the pro! We can't wait to come back!
Fun Course!
Great value for the money as a lot of courses have moved into the $70 per round market - the difference is the courses are not that good!
1st time at Purgatory, and wow was I impressed. It started with the staff, and how welcomed we felt. Next, the course was in pristine condition and provided us with a challenging round. Fairway bunkers were well positioned to make you NOT play the long game, strategy is key to this course.
Can't wait to go back again - this will become a regular course for me now!
Great course
Purgatory is truly one of the best courses in Indiana. Great layout, very challenging, fast greens, great shape overall.
Not Scary
The common statement made about Purgatory is that it is a scary course. It is scary long. The number of sand traps are also scary. I disagree completely.
The length of the course will force you to use every club in your bag a few different times during the round. The traps are really not placed there as penalties on most of the holes. Most of the traps rather guide your eye as to where to aim. This is a well thought out design which will keep you from getting bored.
Everything was great, except water stations and restrooms on course were either empty, dirty , or not enough.
Purgatory worth the $
I golfed this course looking for a local course for my wife and two friends to golf before we drove back to Michigan following the Morgan Wallen concert the night before. It was fun, challenging, in great shape with a nice layout. Worth the $ in my opinion. It’s not super expensive but not a cheap course. I’d definitely golf there again if I’m ever in the neighborhood.
