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4.5
554 Reviews (554)
5 Stars
373
4 Stars
131
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
90.6%
Recommend this course
513 out of 554 reviews
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4.2
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 21 reviews
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4.4
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.5%
Recommend this course
46 out of 52 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7754 yards
Slope 142
Rating 78.1

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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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Kern (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.5
554 Reviews (554)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging Golf Course

Purgatory is a very challenging golf course. The greens are very fast and very undulating. However, this a great golf course - one of the best in Indiana. It is in great condition and has beautiful views. Highly recommend this course to any golfer. Beware - lots of bunkers - need to play target golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

beautiful fun course

This was my first time playing here and i looked up the best places to play around where i stayed and the course was better than advertised.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome Course!

We absolutely loved this course. Every hole had character. It can play tough or relatively easy, depending on the tees you choose. We would encourage anyone that's going to be in this area to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained Course and Friendly staff

I loved it! Very challenging but fun course to play. I will definitely return to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast and Hard Greens

Bunkers in great shape. fairways in good shape too. Will have to play more for comprehensive review.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good course

Nice course, first time playing. Staff was great, course in good condition. I played the black tees so the visual experience may be different playing forward as some holes looked tight but really were pretty open. Only managed to find two bunkers. May stop by again if have time when in the area. It was a bit pricey for the level of course. Better value in many other courses around Indiana.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Purgatory August 2

Great course but very difficult for a below average player like myself. With that being said it is an amazing golf course and I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course. Had a good time lots of sand. Course was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a fun challenge.

Purgatory never disappoints but some of its patrons do. We were disappointed to see cart tracks in some traps and several sand traps that earlier players hadn't even try to rake.
This type of "very poor course and golf respect" were extremely disappointing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Accomplished golfers only

Hard to find way to next hole in some cases. Must use GPS on cart to see where the hole goes. Too many blind shots especially when laying up. Too many bunkers to enjoy your round. Staff is great clubhouse is great course is a letdown. Name says it all if you need a beatdown Purgatory is your answer.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Guests in town

Had guests in town. They enjoyed the course but got a little tired of being in the sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course, challenging & fair.

Great golf in all aspects. Friendly staff, course in good condition, very challenging for any skill level golfer (especially if the wind kicks up) but fair. Contoured, undulating reens & bunkers make for some challenging short game shots. Lots of fun & highly recommend as a course to put on your 'play' list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

Lot of Bunkers, and Nice layouts. Worth driving. Enjoy the round

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice experience

Nice layout..conditions were very good.......excellent staff....very friendly

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great experience

Played Purgatory with three out of town friends and had a great day. The staff was very friendly, the course was in great shape! Got an internet special of $50 a person which is an excellent value for this course. Look forward to playing again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent condition!

It's been several years since I've played here. It's also been two years since I've played a round of golf. The course and especially the greens were in excellent condition. Bring your management skills. Don't be intimidated by the bunkers. Enjoy the view of a wonderful piece of property. It's worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Purgatory

Nice course, you better be able to hit out of the sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

My Favorite course

This is my favorite course. It's challenging yet not unfair. Play the appropriate tees to get the most enjoyment out of your round. (Hadicap rating on scorecard with the recommended tees)
They have a great practice facility with chipping/pitching/bunker green and a putting green.
The staff is always very friendly and they always work with you if you are early or late. Purg has the best clubhouse I've ever seen. This is most the complete course/facility in Indiana especially for the golfnow price.
I always look forward to golfing at Purguatory, not only for the great layout, but you don't have to worry about any hassles from the staff.
I've played about every nicer public course around the area....and all the ones on golfnow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, Great Challenge, and Great Facility!

Great Course, one of the best in Central Indiana certainly. While playing, each hole feels secluded from the others, giving you the feeling that you are the only group on the course... and no surrounding homes! It is a very challenging course with challenging bunkers, tough greens, and the dreaded long grass off the fairways... but a very fair challenge indeed... few forced caries, generous fairways... and with several tees to choose from, make sure to choose something playable for your skill level! The practice facilities and clubhouse are top notch... grab a pint after your round and sit on the patio!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun, challenging round

We were a little late for our 5pm time, but called the clubhouse when we were 15 minutes out and they were extremely accommodating, even though we had booked on GolfNow which it seems some courses don't like. We've had a ton of rain this week but the course was in 9/10 condition with the fairways cut tight and all million of the bunkers raked.

I was expecting a challenge and that's what I got. The layout is definitely an experience with a number of really neat, memorable holes. Paying attention to the pin location on the greens is key on the massive, challenging greens.

We finished our round at about dusk since we started late. Even though we were definitely the last on the course we were never pushed for time as I've been on a number of courses after paying the twilight rate. We parked the cart by the garage in consideration for the pro but he came out and gave us a ride to our cars which was really a nice touch to end the round.

Would highly recommend due to the unique layout and great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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