Indiana, USA

French Lick, Indiana

One of the great comeback stories in American golf tourism — the historic French Lick resort town in southern Indiana's Hoosier National Forest has been restored to its early 20th-century glory. Two legendary courses sit here: Pete Dye's punishing Hill Course and the lovingly restored Donald Ross masterpiece from 1917. It's an unexpectedly world-class experience in a deeply charming setting.

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Best time to visit: April – October

Featured Courses

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French Lick Resort — Pete Dye Course

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Pete Dye's modern masterpiece on Hoosier National Forest land — long, demanding, and one of the best public courses in the Midwest.

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French Lick Resort — Donald Ross Course

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Restored 1917 Donald Ross design — walk-able, historic, and a charming contrast to the modern Dye course at the same resort.

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Covered Bridge Golf Club

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Public course in Sellersburg near the southern Indiana hills — one of the better non-resort public tracks within driving distance of French Lick.

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Pfau Course at Indiana University

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Steve Smyers redesign of a Pete Dye original — home of the Indiana Hoosiers and one of the top university courses in the country. About an hour northeast of French Lick.

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Champions Pointe Golf Course

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Public course near Henryville in southern Indiana — sister course to Covered Bridge, well-maintained and a solid drive-up option for a French Lick trip.

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French Lick Resort — Valley Links

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The resort's shorter, more accessible layout — great for warm-up rounds, beginners, or a relaxed afternoon 9.

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Christmas Lake Golf Course

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Well-maintained public course in Santa Claus, IN — about 25 miles from French Lick and a solid regional value round.

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