Purgatory Golf Club

We were in town for a baseball tournament and wanted to find a place to play. Purgatory came highly recommended from a few golf buddies. The staff was wonderful and golf course was challenging but fair. Loved it and can't wait to go next time we are back in the area.

Great Course lots of Bunkers Links style layout

Really enjoyed playing this Advanced course.... Played from the blacks which is roughly a little over 7200 yards.... Course Can be okay to score on if you put the ball in the right place ?. . As for the greens they were Putting about a 10 or a 11. . . Pin placements was kind of moderate.... As far as the course goes in shape I give it a 9 Green's I give it a 9 andFairways I give it a 9. . . We didn't have a Putt straight all day the greens had a lot of elevation changes to them ?. . . Purgatory has 128 bunkers there's a few holes that if you are not in the Fairway you were in a waste bunker ?. . . Number 17 is a hole surrounded by sand so it's kind of like an island green but instead of water they have 2 acres of Sand. . So all-in-all if you are looking to play a upgraded course I guess you could call Purgatory one of those courses. . . As for the faculty they were all very nice but I went down to the Range ball Overhead door and they were freshly out of range balls so they brought us a unlimited baskets for us to practice with and their practice facility is pretty nice , they have a driving range a chipping area and they have a practice Putting green which I thought was a little small they have a driving range , Chipping area and a practice Putting Green which I thought was a little small and is by no means what the Greens are on the 18-hole layout. . . . Good luck and make sure you hit it straight so you can navigate . .

Love this course. Such an awesome layout to find in the middle of Indiana. The tall grass was mowed way down this time playing it though and, while that made the course significantly easier (much appreciated), I missed the tall grass because that's how I remember the course and I personally feel that's a defining feature of Purgatory. All that being said, my 2some got stuck behind THE SLOWEST 3some I have EVER seen on any golf course. Each one of the 3 guys in the group ahead of us was playing from a different tee box on every hole and they spent 10+ minutes on every green lining each putt up like they were either playing for $100+ a hole or in the final round of the US Open. Considered calling the clubhouse to say something and we even considered leaving after 9 holes since it was so bad. This was very disappointing and honestly made our round considerably less enjoyable. Great course layout and very hard but can be just as fun. That is of course unless you get stuck behind a group like the one we unfortunately had to stand and watch for 5+ hours.

Green rolled true and quick but not overly fast. Helpful staff, friendly. Will play again. If your not in the fairway, your in for a long day. Not a track for a beginner.

I often play this course. If you really want to challenge yourself you can make it long from the tips. Lots of tee boxes to fit any level golfer. Many of the fairways strategically place bunks more to help guide your aiming on this links style course. Lots of great holes with enough risk vs reward shots to keep you interested throughout.

Enjoyed playing here! A great challenge that can test your game.

The day I played it had rained for about seven days in a row . And the day I played,still the course was in excellent shape . I enjoy the course even when I play bad. Will play it several more times this summer

Great course layout, challenging with lots of sand traps

Only negative was the driving range was closed?

Kudos to the club and staff!

I have played here several times over the years and it never disappoints. I have played here multiple times this spring and it appears to be in the best condition of the upper echelon courses in town.

The staff is glad you came and knowledgeable. The course requires all the shots and provides great shot value. The practice facilities are top notch. The greens are probably the best in town right now......ROLLING FAST AND TRUE.

Right now it is playing a little easier than when the prairie grass is up, which I can appreciate - There is enough resistance to scoring from the traps, water, wind, green speeds, etc. If I were to be critical, the one thing that could be vastly improved is the bunkering....... It is not consistent - extremely thin in places and thick in others. I try to avoid them anyway. :-) One of if not my favorites around town.

Best public play options around Indy:

1. Purgatory

2. Brickyard Crossing ( pricey )

3. The Fort

4. Prairie View ( WHEN it is in good shape )

5. Golf Club of IN ( underrated )

6. Fox Prairie ( underrated )

7. Bearslide

Great courses a good drive from town:

Kampen course at Purdue

Rock Hollow

Otter Creek

Harrison Hills

Mystic Hills

This was my second time playing this course. The first time I didn't enjoy myself, as it was very difficult to find my ball many times, and I didn't know my way around. This round, being earlier in the year, the rough was shorter, and more enjoyable. I also played with someone that knew the course. The gps units on the carts weren't working. The course conditions were excellent and challenging.

Purgatory is a great course. Always in good condition and a challenge.No housing on the course and a pleasure to walk.

The wind was crazy and the greens are challenging with bunkers, well maintained, are everywhere. You must try the 17 ingredient Bloody Mary

Several greens were Aerated and some of the traps seemed to be lacking sand, but overall the course was in pretty could shape for this time of year.

Gorgeous links-style layout with a number of traditionally-designed holes. There are six sets of tees that made it playable for all the players in our group. We loved spending time in the clubhouse, such a warm and relaxing environment! Food and drinks were great!

This was our first time playing this course. Loves the course and how challenging it was. On a nice day I bet it amazing however it was on in the mid 50s and horrible wind so we gave up a few hole into the back nine. Only downfall was a junior outting played earlier in the day and there were tons of divots on the greens that weren't repaired but greens were still nice despite that. Fairway and tee boxes are some of the best around. Would highly recommend this course and we will definitely be playing again in better weather!

This course really is nice on the eyes. Great views from the tee box. It is a fair test for all levels. It offers many options on every tee to play the holes which allows you to think your way through each shot but still allows for a enjoyable and fun round of golf.

Generous fairways lined with wispy fescue grass. Great course!

If you're ever in Indy, you owe it to yourself to check out Purgatory. From No. 17 being surrounded by acres of sand to the cool Redan-style par-3 third, it's a treat for players who appreciate great architecture. Ron Kern did a masterful job, and current management has got conditions as good as they've ever been.

My home state has very few public layouts that are memorable, but Purgatory is one that will resonate for a long time. It's a strategic layout that is challenging throughout. Really enjoyed my round here.