Indiana Golf Journal April 2022

Indiana’s Dream 18: Holes 7, 8, and 9 By Josh Alsip No. 7 Brickyard Crossing Hole seven on Indiana’s Signature 18 can be found at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). It was voted “One of America’s Top 100 Golf Courses” by both Golf Digest and Golfweek. The course features four holes inside the oval of the IMS and 14 holes a 360-degree view of the Speedway, including Gasoline Alley. No. 8 Donald Ross Course at French Lick No. 8 on Indiana’s Signature 18 is located on The Donald Ross Course at the French Lick Resort in French Lick. This classic course, designed by iconic architect Donald Ross, underwent a $5 million restoration in 2007. This par-70 layout includes more than 100 of Ross’ trademark bunkers, 35 of which are original to the course. The Donald Ross Course has been rated the No. 2 public course in Indiana by Golfweek every year since 2011. The most telling evidence that the 8th hole on the Donald Ross has changed very little since the course opened for play in 1916 is the square shape of the green. Visit Indiana Golf has highlighted the best 18 golf holes from public golf courses across the Hoosier State. In this issue of the Indiana Golf Journal, we highlight the final three holes on the front nine. adjacent to the backstretch of the racetrack. Re-designed by well-known golf course designer Pete Dye, this course is one of a few golf courses in the country to have hosted an LPGA, PGA and Champions Tour event. To reach the par 3, 7th hole, the first hole inside the infield, you must first take the tunnel underneath the track. The elevated tee provides Indiana Golf Journal

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