Smock Golf Course

As an average golfer (16 handicap) I have a love/hate relationship with this course. I've played it many times over the years. It's kept in great condition for a city course, plays long from the tips, and is generously open (nice for those of us who struggle off the tee). However, the pace of play is ridiculously slow. I had not played here in about 2 years because the last time I did it took over 5 hours. This time I scheduled an early 7.33A tee time hoping to get out early with my buddy (a 10 handicap) & smoke the course. We were at the tee box at 7.13A, no other groups were around, but because the starter's notepad said there were other groups ahead of us, we weren't aloud to tee off. After those groups finally arrived, we were paired up with another twosome & we teed of at almost 7.45A. We walked off the 18th green at 1.00P. CRAZY! I enjoy the course, but will not take the time to return.

A little course knowledge goes a long way at Smock. Some hazards are not apparent at first, such as the creek on the first hole, which cannot be seen from the first fairway. The course has a few water hazards in play and a handful of bunkers, but the real hazards are subtle, like strategically placed trees and thick rough that swallows golf balls. Golfers should check yardages carefully; often the scorecard and tee box signs conflict. (Smock should get accurate measurements for sprinkler heads and tee boxes -- or perhaps invest in GPS units for the carts.) The driving range is oddly located on the far back end of the course, so a quick, pre-round warm-up is not an option.

Great muni with some challenging holes, above adequate green complexes and excellent fairways. This course would challenge even low handicap players, but can still be fun for all with good course management

Early in year, so course will be in better shape. Greens were a little bumpy. Overall, course was in decent shape.

The course was rough because it is wintertime. I've played this course dozens of times because it is close to my house. It is one of the longer and tougher public courses in Indianapolis.

Although several inches of snow had recently melted followed by several inches of rain the next two days, the fairways were lush (even if slushy) and the greens were smooth ( even if longish). The new bridges are better than those on much more expensive courses.

I gave this course 4 stars because of the greens. They were super fast and true. I've not played better greens. The rest of the course was average...nothing special. We were paired up with a member there who was friendly and helpful as it was the first time we played. The course was packed so the pace of play was a little on the slower side but was expected by judging the parking lot when we pulled in. We waited in line at the first tee to start for about a half as there was a fog delay for earlier starting times.

Greens 7on a scale of 10 on pace and condition, fairways same score, for playing in Dec, wet but playable, need to restripe cart paths for distance markers to help with speed of play.

The course is challenging but very forgiving when you play the right shot. Course is in good shape expescially for this time of year.

This course is linear, it is very interesting also long distance.
In addition, the price is also reasonable.
Speaking of greed say, green is a little more fast.

Thank you.

One of our foursome had not played this course before and wanted to do so. I had not played Smock for a couple years so it was good to play the course again. We had a really good time and each of us was pleasantly surprised at the good condition of the course, especially the greens.

Din not like the blue grass fairways, green and tee boxes whre fine some slow palyers ho where not attentive to the groups behind them. Fairly difficult course

Course was well maintained especially given the harsh summer we have had. Really enjoyed the variety of holes no 2 exactly alike. Not many hazards but that makes for smoother play with any handicap.

We chose this course out of proximity to an event we were in town for. Thanks to golfnow we got a great price and a favorable tee time so we decided to go. I was super pleased with everything. Friendly staff, great choice of beverages and a pretty well kept track considering the lack of rain in the area this year. Lots of blind shots and some deep bunkers make it a really fun challenging course. Some water pictured on scorecard but for the most part no real danger. Very well kept greens, rolled fast and true and it looked like the regulars repair their divots. I'll definitely be back to this course.

The fairways and greens were in very good condition especially with the lack of rain this season. A nice course with an affordable fee as well.