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Purgatory Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purgatory | 72 | 7754 yards | 78.1 | 142 |
| Black | 72 | 7268 yards | 76.1 | 137 |
| Blue | 72 | 6796 yards | 73.8 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6422 yards | 72.0 | 128 |
| Green | 72 | 5683 yards | 68.5 | 121 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5683 yards | 73.4 | 126 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 4562 yards | 66.9 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purgatory M: 78.3/148 | 373 | 462 | 197 | 473 | 551 | 434 | 231 | 487 | 579 | 3787 | 473 | 406 | 235 | 741 | 469 | 453 | 474 | 173 | 543 | 3967 | 7754 |
| Black M: 76.4/144 | 361 | 442 | 173 | 445 | 533 | 417 | 212 | 481 | 561 | 3625 | 449 | 390 | 202 | 590 | 454 | 434 | 441 | 159 | 524 | 3643 | 7268 |
| Blue M: 74.3/138 | 332 | 409 | 156 | 421 | 508 | 395 | 183 | 455 | 544 | 3403 | 424 | 356 | 184 | 558 | 436 | 397 | 409 | 145 | 484 | 3393 | 6796 |
| White M: 72.0/135 | 328 | 394 | 142 | 408 | 489 | 372 | 156 | 423 | 519 | 3231 | 396 | 328 | 170 | 528 | 430 | 378 | 384 | 120 | 457 | 3191 | 6422 |
| Hybrid M: 70.6/134 | 332 | 338 | 142 | 380 | 454 | 372 | 136 | 338 | 519 | 3011 | 339 | 328 | 120 | 528 | 331 | 326 | 380 | 145 | 457 | 2954 | 5965 |
| Green M: 68.5/130 W: 73.8/131 | 260 | 338 | 109 | 380 | 454 | 313 | 136 | 338 | 450 | 2778 | 339 | 291 | 120 | 490 | 331 | 326 | 380 | 115 | 417 | 2809 | 5587 |
| Yellow W: 67.3/114 | 206 | 295 | 91 | 292 | 367 | 241 | 96 | 336 | 372 | 2296 | 289 | 251 | 89 | 357 | 250 | 298 | 293 | 54 | 385 | 2266 | 4562 |
| Handicap | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 |
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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
Benefit of the Doubt
Wasn’t in the shape I’m used to there, but with the weather lately, probably a ton of play this weekend, and being in the midst of a pandemic/recession; they deserve the benefit of the doubt. Always a fun experience and the staff is great. I’ll be back no doubt.
One of the best courses in Indiana
The most aptly named course, Purgatory looks like paradise and at times can make you feel like you're facing eternal torment. It's a fantastic course, that's very challenging, but rewarding. A must play for anyone in Central Indiana.
Purgatory!
Pace of play was great and the course was in excellent shape . Greens rolled true and fast. Plenty of sand to get into! Great round and a great course!
Sunday afternoon
Beautiful course. Excellent condition. Fast greens in great condition. Will definitely play again.
Nice course
Course was in very good condition. Cart paths are being repaired. Course plays tough with lots of bunkers and the greens rolled consistent and true but they are hard to putt due to the contours and levels. Not a flat green on the course. Very challenging. Bring your A game.
Challenging Course
Purgatory is the ultimate challenge with all its sand. I love it though as it make makes me more focused on strategy.
Good Shape for Early Season
The course is in pretty good shape considering how early in the season it is. Sand traps were raked, fairways were mowed. The greens rolled true but not fast which is expected. This is a great course to play early in the season because it’s maintained well all year round.
Purgatory
Fall golf, cheaper rate, greens had been punched, mounds mowed. Still a fun course to play. Plenty of tee locations for your enjoyment.
Thank you for the review and playing at Purgatory. Please come back and play again.