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4.1
156 Reviews (156)
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
96.3%
Recommend this course
145 out of 156 reviews
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3.5
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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4.0
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
Buffalo Trace offers exceptional value with a distinctly varied layout where a wide-open front nine gives way to a tight, wooded back nine. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this course a consistent favorite for beginners and intermediate golfers alike.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6340 yards
Slope 111
Rating 69.5
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Buffalo Trace Golf Course - Indiana
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes, (at Practice Facility)
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes (at Practice Facility)
Putting Green Yes, one small one at course and one large one at practice facility

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Indiana (2023 #15) (2022 #19)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2023 #13)
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4.1
156 Reviews (156)
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Reviews 1177
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Very Good Municipal Course

The course was built in two phases with the front 9 built in the 70s by Bill Newcomb and the back @ built in the 99s by the Gary Kern. Hilly does not do this course justice. The front 9 is hilly, the back 9 is wild and was a blast to play.

The layout uses the wild terrain well and the greens are modern with plenty of undulation. The course conditions were good on the front and below average on the back. One of my favorite courses in the Hoosier State.

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

Great Find

This was the first we played the course and given late October, we were not sure what to expect.

However, it turned out to be a great day of golf. The course was equally challenging and approachable. We had a blast. The staff was pleasant and we all agreed that this was a great find for future rounds.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Been a few years

I had not played this course for a few years. The course was in great shape. Greens were nicer than I remembered. 5 star experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Well maintained

It was a great course, the fairways were the best I have played on. The back nine was stunning and I can’t wait to play it in the fall.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

The course was fun with some challenges. Front and back nines are completely different. Course was overbooked and slow play. For the price we paid it was worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Played On
Reviews 152
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

pristine shape

fairways were rolling and greens were decently quick. not much rough around but trees could be a problem if not in fairways. first time playing and really enjoyed the course. kudos to grounds and mangmt. on course urse condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent City Course

By far, the best city course I have ever played. The greens, fairways and tee boxes we in fantastic shape. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of the nicest courses around

Fairways and greens very much taken care of. Back 9 is hard AF though. Play the front 9 only if you’re a newbie.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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