Purgatory Golf Club
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Spread across 218 acres, the Ron Kern-designed Purgatory Golf Club is the longest par-72 course east of the Mississippi River. Nevertheless, the course is set up to be enjoyed by all, with six different sets of tees ranging from more than 7,700 yards all the way down to just under 4,600 yards. Bunkering is one of the club's defining features, with more than 130 coming into play. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the par-3 17th, where eight massive bunkers almost completely surround the putting surface.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purgatory | 72 | 7754 yards | 78.1 | 142 |
| Black | 72 | 7268 yards | 76.1 | 137 |
| Blue | 72 | 6796 yards | 73.8 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6422 yards | 72.0 | 128 |
| Green | 72 | 5683 yards | 68.5 | 121 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5683 yards | 73.4 | 126 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 4562 yards | 66.9 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purgatory M: 78.3/148 | 373 | 462 | 197 | 473 | 551 | 434 | 231 | 487 | 579 | 3787 | 473 | 406 | 235 | 741 | 469 | 453 | 474 | 173 | 543 | 3967 | 7754 |
| Black M: 76.4/144 | 361 | 442 | 173 | 445 | 533 | 417 | 212 | 481 | 561 | 3625 | 449 | 390 | 202 | 590 | 454 | 434 | 441 | 159 | 524 | 3643 | 7268 |
| Blue M: 74.3/138 | 332 | 409 | 156 | 421 | 508 | 395 | 183 | 455 | 544 | 3403 | 424 | 356 | 184 | 558 | 436 | 397 | 409 | 145 | 484 | 3393 | 6796 |
| White M: 72.0/135 | 328 | 394 | 142 | 408 | 489 | 372 | 156 | 423 | 519 | 3231 | 396 | 328 | 170 | 528 | 430 | 378 | 384 | 120 | 457 | 3191 | 6422 |
| Hybrid M: 70.6/134 | 332 | 338 | 142 | 380 | 454 | 372 | 136 | 338 | 519 | 3011 | 339 | 328 | 120 | 528 | 331 | 326 | 380 | 145 | 457 | 2954 | 5965 |
| Green M: 68.5/130 W: 73.8/131 | 260 | 338 | 109 | 380 | 454 | 313 | 136 | 338 | 450 | 2778 | 339 | 291 | 120 | 490 | 331 | 326 | 380 | 115 | 417 | 2809 | 5587 |
| Yellow W: 67.3/114 | 206 | 295 | 91 | 292 | 367 | 241 | 96 | 336 | 372 | 2296 | 289 | 251 | 89 | 357 | 250 | 298 | 293 | 54 | 385 | 2266 | 4562 |
| Handicap | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 |
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Been Better
I've played this course for the past 6-7 years and I almost feel like it's skating by on it's past successes. I'll say most the tee boxes and fairways live up to the $80 price tag however outside of that there are some issues. The cart paths are in horrific condition which leads to the other problem of rutting all over the rough areas. Really need to invest in some path upgrades imo. Outside of that there are some greens that were pretty shocking certainly lead by 13....what is that about?!?! Anyway, for the cost, average value at best.
This place is really really good. It’s one of my favorite places to play. Pace of play has been great every time I’ve ever been here which is huge for me
Great Test
Loved playing Purgatory again, hit the ball really well but got my butt kicked! This is easily one of the most beautiful courses in the area and is one of the only courses I would play knowing I’m not going to score well.
Firm fast perfect
As good as it gets in Indianapolis!
Pros: firm fast conditions everywhere—greens were amazing
Cons: Cart paths are in need of repair, but I’m not playing golf off asphalt.
Can’t wait to get back!
Great
My favorite place to play in the Indy area. Greens are in great shape.
Shocked
I was very surprised to find the course in such poor condition. The greens were more sand than grass, dandelions growing on the tee boxes, rough not mown,. Generally deteriorating conditions everywhere. It’s a shame because historically Purgatory is a top 10 public course in Indiana. $65 is way too much to pay to play this course right now.
Amazing Course
Love everything about this place. Such a fun course to play and always in great shape! Greens were best in the area given the time of year. They rolled just like they do mid summer, perfect.
Decent Links Style Course
The course has potential. It might be better in the summer. Greens rolled well but had some discoloration (fungus) that it looks like they are working on getting under control. Again, it does not affect the roll of the ball. It’s just not the prettiest and makes reading the greens a little more difficult. I also expected more tall fescue for a links style course. That’s just a recommendation. Not a knock on the course. It may also hide some of the patchiness of the grass further into the rough. The last thing is the bunkers. The sand is nice. They seemed to have good drainage and are in good shape. But they should really rockhound them to get rid of the the stones. For the price of the course, I would expect a little more, but overall it is a good course.
Had a good experience. Pace was ok but we waited a few minutes on every hole.
Greens played better than they looked but understandable this time of the year. Thanks
Too early to say much. Course was challenging as usual. Everything was as expected.
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