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4.4
660 Reviews (660)
5 Stars
423
4 Stars
168
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
94.3%
Recommend this course
616 out of 660 reviews
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3.8
9 Reviews (9)
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4
4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 reviews
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4.3
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.0%
Recommend this course
46 out of 50 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Pete Dye design inside Fort Harrison State Park delivers a beautifully challenging layout with undulating terrain, demanding greens, and stunning natural surroundings. Helpful staff and strong value through GolfNow deals make this one of Indianapolis's most rewarding public course experiences.

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Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7148 yards
Slope 143
Rating 75.0
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The Fort Golf Resort
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Pete Dye (1998) Tim Liddy (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee. Must be 18 years or older.
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts must have collars. Tank tops, t-shirts, cut-offs, and athletic shorts are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
660 Reviews (660)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Brunch 7
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 42
Elevation Changes 40
Undulating Greens 30
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 43
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 43
A Weekend Splurge 32
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 45
Worth the Drive 30
In the 'Burbs 13

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course has a beautiful layout

This is a beautiful, very scenic golf course. It has a lot of very interesting holes. It has a park feel to it. It was a very enjoyable day on a golf course that was in terrific shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

This is a beautiful course...maybe the best in Indianapolis! Its also fun to play. If you can hit the ball relatively straight you will be Ok.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course, bugs out of control!

One of the best tracks in Indy area. I have played everything out there in Indy or within an hour of Indy and The Fort is hands down one of my favorites. Course was in great shape. The only thing I can complain about were the bugs were out of control, especially on the back. Made putting very difficult as they were constantly in your eyes and around your face. Not sure if the course can do anything about this, probably more of a product of early summer in IN.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Put this on your MUST PLAY list

This was my first time at the Fort golf course. The course was in great condition. We played right after a morning scramble so it was wide open in front of us. The course plays tough. The rough area is small and sometimes overgrown. So, you will pay dearly for any mistakes. If I play this course again, I would back off from driver on many of the holes. Definitely a course for course management. Thanks to the gentleman in the pro shop for missing my Pete Dye card and stamping the back of my hand. Ha. Nice to meet a friendly staff instead of stiff shirts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREAT GOLF COURSE

Fantastic layout and staff.
Brad Fellers is the best teacher around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Track, Lots of Fun

This is easily the best course in Indianapolis. I played on in the afternoon on Memorial day. This means the course saw heavy traffic for 2 and a half days before I got on and the course was still in great shape. The course is challenging, there are several holes with forced carries, and the rough is thick. Additionally, many holes will leave you shooting to targets that are either below or elevated from where you are shooting so club selection is critical. There are some relatively easy holes too that can give you a false sense of ease. My only criticisim is with the yardage. I like to play roughly 6500 and there really isn't too much of an option for that. You're either short 6,200 yards from the white tees or long 6,800 yards from the blue. For someone who is a mid to low 'capper or someone who really wants a challenge this course is a must.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice,, Challenging, Slow

The group in front of us was allowed to tee off 15 minutes late. They got slower and slower. No ranger in sight. Three of the goups that were playing behind us quit. Besides that, a very challenging course, in excellent shape. I guess I would say play during the week, but definitely worth the wait.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Early Season Round

The greens were rolling slow. Usually they are pretty quick. Front nine played fast but we ran into a back up on the back nine. Would have been nice to have a ranger out there to speed up play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Poor course and staff

The course had standing water on fairways and greens. The staff was more worried about collecting money and getting us on the course. Would not offer refund or replay. Would never play there again!
Very disappointed!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor conditions and staff

Staff just want to get you on the course and collect their money.
The course had standing water on the fairways and greens.
No refund offered
Waste of time and money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

The course is tough but fair. The rough was fairly deep so if your ball ends up there, it's fairly tough to find and really tough to play out of. Greens are fast and firm. Very well maintained.

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

excellent service

This is a great course and the staff was just excellent. They made our group feel like we were welcome and happy to have us visit and play. Best customer service I've seen at a golf course in quite a while.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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
Good weather
Used cart

Tee time as single

I made this time thru golf now as a single. The tee time they gave me the group had 4 already. If there wasn't a threesome in the time slot before the one I was given and the starter talked them into allowing me to play with them, they said I would have to be worked in. I would not have stayed and waited for that. If they are going to offer the option to book as a single they should have tighter controls.

The course is great and well manicured. Pin spots were on the tough side on ridges and close to edges for the weekend, made for a little longer round due to the time required on the greens. Great piece of property and Dye did a great job of designing it.

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

Favorite Indianapolis course

This is my favorite course in Indianapolis. Wooded, hilly golf course with one scenic tee followed by another.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Fort-ified!

This course was in fantastic shape for this time of year. I had not played here for a few years and was quite pleased with the changes. It is very interesting without being impossible. And what a treat to play without hearing road noise.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace 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
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

One of the best tracks!

I absolutely love this course. Always in great shape even right after the winter we have had. During the summer the greens roll true and fast. I look forward to playing The Fort again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

december golf

I have played at the fort before and every time is like the first time. it is by far my favorite course in the state of Indiana. I would like to become a member if I could afford it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful scenic course

I haven't played this course in 2 years and it looks like the superintendent has it back in GREAT shape. If you haven't played this course you should. It is one of the Indy 's best courses!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging yet playable

Played late in the season and yet it was quite clear that the course is still being well cared for. Enjoyed my round. Almost no water on course and fairways are reasonably wide enough to hit. A lot of traps protect frequently elevated greens. Greens run quite true. In summary, certainly worth the discounted price I paid through GolNow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Paradise

I thoroughly enjoyed myself golfing at the fort. The course has a variety of fairway challenges. There are no lack of elevations, bunkers, trees and even some water. The greens, fairways, tees were immaculate. It is a must for all who golf. With the Golf Now rates it is a gift to play here. If you have never golfed at the Fort you are missing a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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