Indiana Amateur championships and professional tournaments since opening in 1964. It also holds the distinction of being the only course in Indiana designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. The course is currently closed for renovations being led by Tom Kite that will update and modernize the course. Two new short courses will be added in addition to a new practice area. I can’ t wait to return once the course reopens to see how and where the updates were made.
4. Timbergate Golf Course, Edinburgh, IN
Timbergate Golf Course is a links-style course located just miles from the Edinburgh Premium Outlet Mall, offering a great opportunity for entertainment for the entire family. Timbergate was designed with input from 1979 Masters Champion( and Hoosier native) Fuzzy Zoeller who along with Clyde Johnston designed a course that features firm and fast fairways and greens that offer a unique experience compared to most courses in the area. There are multiple tee options that range from 5,000 to over 7,000 yards with multiple ponds and numerous bunkers that I found far too often. Timbergate also now offers access to multiple simulators in the winter months to keep your game sharp and spirits up during the offseason.
5. Cambridge Golf Club, Evansville, IN
I first played Cambridge while I was a student at the University of Southern Indiana just a few years after the course was opened. It quickly became one of my favorites by blending the styles of my favorite courses from home. The smaller greens place a premium on having the right angles after your tee shots, reminding me of Salt Creek with a links style like Timbergate. Cambridge features zoysia grass fairways while the greens utilize the same L-93 bent grass made famous by Augusta National. Architect Tim Liddy worked for decades under Pete Dye and has designed over 20 courses in Indiana.
Brandon Edens Magner is a Brown County native and Knox County transplant. He is known by many as simply“ Lindsay’ s husband” and he’ s OK with that.
A guide to golf etiquette
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Golf is often referred to as a gentleman’ s game. That descriptor is not meant to slight the millions of women golfers who love the game as much as men, but rather serves as an allusion to the decorum golfers are expected to embrace when stepping onto a course.
According to the R & A 2025 Global Participation Report, golf’ s reach has expanded to around 108 million people worldwide. This surge is driven by the traditional appeal of the game, but also growing interest in alternative formats, including virtual golf, and entertainment centers like Topgolf ® where golf is the main focus.
As more and more people turn to golf, it is key to know the rules of play, but also the unwritten rules of the game. Golf etiquette is essential to ensuring a pleasant experience for all on the course.
Keep the pace
According to TPC Danzante Bay, slow play is a grievance of seasoned golfers. To keep the game moving, many groups now embrace hitting when you are ready rather than waiting for the person furthest from the hole to arrive. It’ s also proper etiquette to consider others around you. If your group falls more than one hole behind the players in front, or if a faster group approaches from behind, Hideaway Hills Golf Club says to let them play through.
Respect the course
Golfers should remain stewards on the course during their rounds. That means replacing divots on the fairway, repairing ball marks on the green, and raking the bunkers to smooth out footprints. Leaving a clean surface for the next player is respectful.
Emphasize safety
Safety is essential on the course. It’ s important never to swing until you are certain the group ahead is well out of range. If a ball does veer close to another player, it is customary to shout,“ Fore!” That is the universal indicator to take cover. Also, it’ s key to respect any quiet zones by avoiding talking or standing in a player’ s line of sight while they are working on a shot, advises Sunday Golf.
Golf etiquette is part of the game. Adhering to established etiquette shows mutual respect and contributes to the growing number of participants who enjoy the game.
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