Indiana · Course 1
Brickyard Crossing Golf Course
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 7250
- Est.
- 1993
A unique course that features four holes inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, offering a thrilling experience for golf and racing enthusiasts alike.
Indiana
Pete Dye Golf Trail
- Courses
- 4
- From
- $1.9k
- Best for
- Buddies
- Courses
- 4
- From
- $1,895/pp
- Best for
- Buddies Trips
- Airport
- Indianapolis International Airport
Pete Dye Golf Trail — overview
The Pete Dye Golf Trail showcases some of Indiana’s most respected championship golf courses, blending Pete Dye’s legendary architectural style with dramatic terrain, collegiate venues, and iconic Midwest golf experiences.
- Courses
- 4 courses
- Best months
- May-October
- Ideal length
- 4-7 Days
- From airport
- Varies by destination
- Trips from
- $1,895
Golf Courses at Pete Dye Golf Trail
Indiana · Course 2
The Fort Golf Resort
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 7100
- Est.
- 1997
Set in a serene state park, this course offers a challenging layout with rolling terrain and beautiful natural surroundings.
Indiana · Course 3
French Lick Resort - Pete Dye Course
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 8,102
- Est.
- 2009
The Pete Dye Course at French Lick is a dramatic mountaintop championship layout with sweeping views, deep bunkering, severe elevation changes, and major-championship pedigree.
Indiana · Course 4
Kampen Course at Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 7465
- Est.
- 1998
A links-style course with vast sand bunkers and water hazards, offering a challenging test for golfers of all levels.
Trip Packages at Pete Dye Golf Trail
Starting points. Everything is built around your dates, group size, and the courses you want to play.
Pete Dye Golf Trail Experience
From $1,895 per golfer
Experience multiple championship Pete Dye-designed golf courses across Indiana including French Lick, Brickyard Crossing, The Fort, and Purdue University golf.
All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.
What to Expect at Pete Dye Golf Trail
Why visit
The Pete Dye Golf Trail provides a unique road-trip style golf experience centered around one of the game’s greatest architects. Each course offers a completely different personality while maintaining Dye’s signature design principles — strategic bunkering, bold visuals, risk-reward shot values, and creative green complexes. Combined with affordable travel logistics and multiple destination stops throughout Indiana, the trail has become one of the Midwest’s best buddies trip golf experiences.
Accommodations
Lodging options throughout the trail range from luxury resort accommodations at French Lick to downtown Indianapolis hotels and collegiate-area lodging near Purdue University.
Resort amenities
The Pete Dye Golf Trail offers golfers the opportunity to experience a variety of championship public golf facilities, historic resorts, and collegiate venues tied together through Pete Dye’s architectural influence.
- Multiple Pete Dye Golf Courses
- Historic Resort Golf
- Championship Collegiate Venues
- Road Trip Golf Experience
- Public Access Golf
Where to stay
1 property1 hand-picked stays.
Each property is selected for proximity to the next round, the kind of evening that fits a long golf trip, and the feel we want for the group.
01 / 01
French Lick Springs Hotel
Historic Resort Room
Historic luxury resort serving as one of the signature lodging stops along the Pete Dye Golf Trail.
Ideal anchor destination for the southern Indiana portion of the trail.
Included in package
Plan Your Trip to Pete Dye Golf Trail
Getting there
Most golf travelers begin the trail through Indianapolis International Airport, which provides convenient access to multiple courses throughout the state.
- Best time to visit
- The best time to experience the Pete Dye Golf Trail is from May through October when Indiana weather provides ideal championship golf conditions.
- Who it's best for
- Perfect for buddies trips, golf architecture enthusiasts, Midwest golf road trips, and players looking to experience multiple Pete Dye designs within one golf vacation.
- Address
- Indiana
- Season
- Daily
- Course details
- Collection of championship Pete Dye-designed and Dye-influenced public golf courses located throughout Indiana.
- Location
- Indiana
- Nearest airport
- Indianapolis International Airport
- Trip style
- Golf Architecture Road Trip
- Best for
- Buddies Trips, Golf Architecture Enthusiasts, Midwest Golf Road Trips
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Dye Golf Trail
What is the Pete Dye Golf Trail?
The Pete Dye Golf Trail is a collection of championship golf courses throughout Indiana designed or influenced by legendary architect Pete Dye.
Which courses are included on the Pete Dye Golf Trail?
The trail includes the Pete Dye Course at French Lick, Brickyard Crossing, The Fort, Ackerman-Allen, and Kampen-Cosler among others.
What is the most famous course on the Pete Dye Golf Trail?
The Pete Dye Course at French Lick is widely regarded as the trail’s signature course due to its dramatic mountaintop setting and championship pedigree.
Is the Pete Dye Golf Trail good for buddies trips?
Absolutely. The trail is ideal for golf road trips thanks to its variety of courses, public access, and ability to combine multiple destinations into one golf vacation.
What makes Pete Dye golf courses unique?
Pete Dye courses are known for strategic bunkering, railroad ties, visually intimidating shot values, bold green complexes, and strong risk-reward design elements.
Can you play all of the Pete Dye Golf Trail courses as a public golfer?
Yes. The featured courses along the trail are accessible to public golfers either directly or through resort access.
How long should a Pete Dye Golf Trail trip be?
Most golfers spend between four and seven days traveling the trail depending on how many courses they plan to include.
When is the best time to play the Pete Dye Golf Trail?
The ideal season runs from late spring through fall when Indiana weather conditions are best for golf travel.
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