Otter Creek Golf Course

11522 East 50 North,

Columbus, Indiana 47203

  • Office

    +1 (812) 579 5227
  • Pro shop

    +1 (812) 579 5227
  • Fax

    +1 (812) 579 9150
  • Golf pro

    Chad Cockerham (General Mgr & Head PGA Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    27 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.

  • Surroundings:

    Open countryside and woodland.

  • Designer:

    Original 18-hole design by Robert Trent Jones Sr (1964); Rees Jones (Robert's son) designed the third nine (1995).

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7349
5690
5363
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
75.7
68.3
71.2

At the same location:

Above distances are for the North-West combination. At 3546 yds (back tees) the East-nine is marginally shorter than the other two nines.

Location

Latitude:

39.210269

Longitude:

-85.796281

How to get there:

47 mi S of Indianapolis / 4.5 mi E of Columbus, IN.

Otter Creek Golf Course

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1964

Otter Creek Golf Course is a well-rated and always popular layout. This tree-lined and open parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.

List of courses: Around Indy & Cincinnati

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes: weekdays $65; weekends $69. Golf cart included.

Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].

Other information

Walking permitted at all times.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

Otter Creek is located just outside Columbus, Indiana, a city with a population around 45,000, making it the 20th largest city in the state. 180 miles away in the neighbouring state of Ohio, lies another city named Columbus. The city of Columbus, Ohio serves as the state capital and is the largest city in the state with a population of over 750,000.

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Who's Who

Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.

Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.

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The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.

Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.

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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available

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