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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About

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 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent, golf at its best!

Start to finish absolutely great. Golf courses fantastic, courteous staff, excellent golf atmosphere. We played all 3 nine hole courses; original courses North & West are very challenging & a slightly more forgiving than the links style East (bring balls because you can definitely lose them on this one since there's more water in play). Put this one on your play rotation! You won't be disappointed especially at some of the Golf Now hot deals.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course!

The rates are steep, but I got a golfnow hot deal so price was not an issue. At full rate, the course is awesome. Because of the distance, I don't get to play there as much as I would like. Again, Golfnow and the hot deal made it very affordable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Worth the trip

One of Indiana's greatest public courses. Challenging round on a course that is in incredible shape. Keep up the good work Otter Creek!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Otter Creek 10/17/13

Booked an incredible deal through GolfNow of almost 50%. I've been wanting to play this course, but the location and price has prevented me before. I arrived early and had time to hit the range, which along with the putting and chipping greens, was in great shape and easy to get to. The staff was very friendly and I got paired with another solo and we walked right in to our teetime. The pace was good, not rushed at all. The course was in great shape and had some challenging holes. Overall, the course was great and I will definitely try to make it back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Walkable, parks-style, perfection.

This has to be the best course (value AND quality) in Central Indiana. I walked 18 in well under 4 hrs. no problem. Pristine is definitely the word to describe the holes teen to green. I am not a links-style fan, so I haven't played the East course, but the North/West combo is again, walkable, parks-style perfection.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very Nice Course

So I have to rewrite my review for this course because I mentioned a web site the first time around. So anyways..... This course was in extremely excellent condition. I drove down from the Zionsville area to play this one because it's been mentioned as one of the top 10 public courses in Indiana. After playing there I can understand the reason it's rated as such. It has three separate nine hole courses North, East, and West. I played the North and West course and enjoyed them both. There were several holes that were great to play and visually spectacular. The fairways were excellent and the greens were fast, undulating, and protected by bunkers. The deal I got was great. The only reason I gave it 4/5 stars was due to distance traveled and even with the deal a bit pricey. Check this one out if you have the chance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Public Course. Patrons Need to Respect it Better.

Great course with 3 9 hole "course" options. New Links 9 is challenging and very different than other courses in the area. Very well-kept and beautiful especially for a public course. Only complaint is patrons have done a sub-bar job in minding diviets and greens. Will definitely be playing again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, just wish it was closer to Indy so I could play it more often.

Great value for the money. Challenging layout but fair. Great time down in Columbus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

showing its age

This is a course that has seen better days. The rack rate is too high for the course conditions. This course is still fun to play as it is challenging without being punative. Greens need attention.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

BEST AROUND

Only paid $20 through golfnow.com. best deal around. course was in great shape for the time of year and weather. greens aerated but pretty smooth and fast. course well maintained. this course easily rates up there with the fort, brickyard, prairie view golf courses. challenging yet fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

This is a must play for someone that loves golf!

This course will make you proud or destroy your ego about your golf game. This course requires shot making and penalizes you for not doing so. There are quite a few bunkers on every hole so bring a sand wedge! This course is a must play any time of year!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course but not for high handicappers

This couse is beautiful! Its very well maintained. The layout is excellent. That being said...this course is too difficult for the average players. The greens are VERY difficult. There are ponds, creeks, bunkers, etc that are force carries. Tight driving holes. You name it, this course has it. Also, scorecard shows 5 sets of tees...which is good...but...they almost always set the tees up so the actual yardage is longer than whats on the scorecard. Thats a big dea on a layout as difficult as this.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This is a great course.

The course was in good shape considering the season. Greens had not fully healed from aeorating. A interesting course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A Hoosier Diamond

Well worth the 1 1/2 hour drive from Cincinnati. Played the original 18 first, followed by the new 9. Not a bad, boring or repetitive hole to be found. Well manicured fairways, fast and true greens, and a 4 hour round! This is a great place to come with your best buds for a day of golfing glee. We'll be back, for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

enjoyed it

tough course but not too tough. Made for a fun afternoon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful layout and excellent condition

I already have recommended this course to friends. It is a beautiful layout and is in excellent condition. I think most golfers would find it challenging but fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great golf course and will play there as often as I can with the great prices I am able to get through golf now

Otter Creek is such a beautiful course that I would play it everyday if that were possible. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The course was in great shape even with the rough summer weather that we endured. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who loves the game. I would not be able to afford to play this course if it were not for the golf now pricing. I want to thank the golf now service company for this.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

One of Indiana's Best

Otter features 3 9-hole courses that are each among Indiana's best. The older North and West course are each fairly wooded and tight. While the newer East course is less wooded but has several challenges of its own. All 27 holes are in great condition throughout golf season and I would highly recommend this course for the challenge, environment itself. The only flaw I've seen is the cost, but that's because I'm 'cheap' and would absolutely love to play there more often! :-)

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Missing Something

This course is great, but it just does not have that WOW factor. I play it about one time a year, and it's not a course that your awe struck with. I like the lay out , but just needs a little more pizazz.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course!

Tee shots are well challenged with landing zones protected by bunkers. I used hybrid and fairway woods on a few of the tee boxes on several holes as placement trumped distance. Greens are all well guarded with bunkers. Greens were quick but could still hold high approaches into the greens. Cant wait to play this one again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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