Otter Creek GC - North: #1
Looking back from the North Course 1st green at Otter Creek Golf Course
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4.4
260 Reviews (260)
5 Stars
179
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
90.1%
Recommend this course
244 out of 260 reviews
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4.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 7349 yards
Slope 142
Rating 76.6
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Otter Creek Golf Course - Championship Course (North/West)
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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/23

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2021 #34)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2021 #10)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2021 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Indiana (2021 #3) (2015 #5)
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4.4
260 Reviews (260)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/21/2017:
Hi Oldguyindiana, thanks for the great review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our challenging layout. We hope to see you again soon and thanks for playing.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Hi lolson02, thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific day

Great experience. Started on time. Good pace of play. Course in very good shape. Pleasing and fair layout with trees, water, and many sand traps, which were surprisingly firm.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear you had a great experience at Otter Creek. We hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course was in nice shape. A couple greens on the West course were a little beat up, but aside from that, the course was in solid shape. Really enjoyed the layout and playability as a first time around.

Pace was the only negative. As a twosome teeing off at 1pm, we figured the pace wouldn't be fast. The front 9 was fine (~2hrs) but as we moved to the back (North) there was a foursome holding up the rest of us with seemingly no urgency or knowledge of their position. They were tracking for about a 3 hr 9-holes. We skipped a couple holes to hop ahead of them, which saved us about 45mins-1hr. That was a little disappointing since it was the first time out.

Again, course was a nice layout and in good shape, just felt the pace of play could have been managed better with a few rangers on the back (saw plenty of rangers on the front).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We sorry to hear the pace of play wasn't up to par during your round, but are happy to hear you enjoyed the course conditions and the layout. We hope you give us another shot in the future. Thanks for playing!
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Different nines

North/East layout was challenging, but fair. North course was excellent. The rough on the East course needs work. Lots of coarse grass and rough spots. Fairways and greens were fine. Great play for the Golf Now price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/31/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear the conditions of the rough weren't up to par, but are happy to hear you enjoyed the challenging layout and the conditions of the fairways and greens. We hope to see you again soon!
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Reviews 51
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/25/2017:
Thanks for the great review! We hope to see you again soon at Otter Creek.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart

on going work

The north course was in great shape greens very good. East is undergoing sand trap repair and dandy -lion weed kill off in the rough. The price was right for the ongoing work on east. I love this course, 5 tee stations make it as long as u want. Very challenging green/ trap layout.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 05/02/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, but apologize that the conditions of the East course weren't up to par. I'd like the opportunity to make it up to you. Please contact me directly at chadpga@me.com.
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Back Again - great design, great condition, better people!!

I played Otter again for the second week in a row. I just want to say this place is GOLF!! When I arrived the pro Chad introduced himself to me and thanked me for coming back again, we spoke for a while. I really appreciate the personal touch, tee times were a little backed up due to frost. So sitting on the first tee, the starter recognized me and we had more great golf conversation. Most places only care about money and getting you on and off the course, this place is engaging and as a millennial that's something most courses are missing. Cudos to Chad and the entire staff at Otter, this course is over an hour and a half from my house and my club where I can play any day for free and I will be back several times this summer!! Well worth the drive

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/12/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to write such a great review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your round at Otter Creek. These are the expectations we strive to provide all of our golfers and appreciate the feedback. Thanks for playing and we're looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Traditional golf at its finest

Otter Creek was one of the last public courses in Indiana I had not played. I live in Carmel so it's a little far compared to most of the top courses. I can't believe I've been missing out on this Gem the past several years since I moved to Indiana. Trent Jones SR built one of the best traditional courses I have ever seen. Fairway bunkers in play off the tee and green side bunkers on every hole with just enough water. Most complaints are probably how challenging the course is cause the conditions in March are better than many in mid season. Fairways and tee boxes were immaculate tee boxes completely flat like a PGA event and the green speed was fantastic and consistent. LOVED IT booke a tee time for next Saturday already, it's worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/03/2017:
Thanks so much for the stellar review! We're thrilled that you were able to join us so early in the season, and we appreciate your feedback regarding our course conditions. We're excited to have you back next Saturday! Thanks!
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

A Great day of Golf

The Course was in great shape considering the time of the year. And at the Golf Now price well worht it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/03/2017:
Thanks so much! We're glad that you had a great time, and that you gave us a shot so early in the season. We hope you'll make it out again in the coming weeks as our course conditions continue to improve!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

somewhat disappointed

You'd expect a round here to be great, but the original back nine was closed and the new nine, the east, had little sand in the bunkers and since it was march, the greens as you'd expect were pretty bumpy.

Nevertheless, at this price you can't beat it. The greens will challenge even the very best putters, its RT Jones afterall.

Conditions Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 03/10/2017:
Hi dovelake, Thanks for sharing your experience with us on GolfAdvisor! We’re happy to see that you had a great round at our course even during our shoulder season, where our facility isn’t quite running at full capacity. As we’re in the off season, it’s not unusual for us to keep one of the nines closed, and as you mentioned, we are currently renovating the green-side bunkers on our East nine. We’d love to invite you back once we’re in season so you can get the full experience! Thanks again for playing and we look forward to seeing you in the near future! Best regards, Chad Cockerham PGA General Manager, Otter Creek Golf Course
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Been wanting to play this course for a long time and decided to on a drive to Florida. It's fall so there was no waiting to tee off. This is a great design with tree lined fairways. Only disappointment was many of the greens were damaged by I am guessing high heat and humidity from the summer, they were very rough and spotty. Some greens had newly laid sod to repair them. Still the putting was not much effected and for late fall golf a great day. If your in the Columbus area Otter Creek is worth the stop.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not up to normal standards

This is one of my favorite courses even though it is over an hour drive from home.

I am normally very happy with the condition of this course, but yesterday I was very disappointed with condition of many of the greens and tee boxes. I am not sure what has happened but several of the greens were terrible and many of them were just bad. I hope they get it back to the shape we have come to expect from this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the drive...

I took a chance and booked a solo tee time at Otter Creek, when I arrived the staff greeted me with friendly smiles and kind words. My tee time was booked through golfnow for 10:09am. Upon my arrival the pro shop attendant suggested I go talk to the starter. After a warm up bucket of balls and a freindly conversation with the starter, I was paired up with a father/son two-some and tee'd off at 9:44am. The pair couldn't have been nicer, being my first time around the course they shared local knowledge and escorted me around this Robert Trent Jones course like I was a VIP. The course itself was great, true rolling greens with plenty of evaluation changes, a nice mix of straight forward and strategic golf holes. If you live Indianapolis and are tired of playing the same courses, I suggest getting the guys together and taking a ride to Columbus, IN. You won't be disappointed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Wonderful course

Otter Creek was in great shape. We checked in easily. The Pro was extremely nice. We hit range balls, then went to the first tee. We played in 3 hours and there were 3 of us. Fairways, greens, and ruff were immaculate. I would go back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Enjoyed the course. In good shape for this time of year. Only problem was mowing crew followed us for most of the front 9. Slowed us down a bit and was a bit irritating. Overall good experience. Would play again for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

One of Indiana's nicest courses

What a wonderful course, top 5 in Indiana. If you want to play a pro grade course, this is a must play. Course is immaculate, with undulating greens, with the greens being well bunkered. The course is challenging, but fair for all golfrs, with several tee options. Played in the fall and the grounds crew does a wonderful job of leaf removal. Staff was very friendly. Nice practice area with chipping and sand trap green and the usual putting green. This is a premier course that I try to play at least once a year, and with a hot deal special on Golf Now, I got it for $25. Great deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well laid out!

Beautiful golf course! Very well maintained. Bunkers, greens and fairways are the best I've played in sometime. Very courteous and accommodating staff. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Relaxing round

My husband has played this course several times, but it was my first time. I liked that there weren't too many hazards and the fairways fairly wide. The North course seemed to be in better shape than the West course, but both courses' greens were good. Being in the middle of the week towards the end of the golf season, we practically had the course to ourselves, especially after letting a single player go through at the beginning of the West Course.
We grabbed turkey/Swiss sandwiches to go at the turn which had an abundant amount of turkey. If in the area again, we would play here.

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

excellent course

Well maintened greens excellent fairways beautiful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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