Construction began in May 2018 and the reopening was delayed until June 15, 2020, because of COVID concerns. Smyers was pragmatic with his decisions concerning the construction. “Our goal was to achieve economic and environmental sustainability with this golf course,” says Smyers. Major improvements include target greens on the driving range, 36 hitting stations with mats, and 20 grass-tee hitting stations. The range is lighted, plus a nine-hole executive course was added. The new championship course measures from 4,300 to 8,000 yards. “This golf course will never be played from 8,000 yards, but it provides opportunities to give the course different looks and lengths on many different holes,” says Smyers. This new golf course may well be the envy of the Big Ten Conference, if not all of U.S. collegiate golf. Indiana University men’s golf coach Mike Mayer is thrilled about this new golf course. “At the beginning of the process, my expectations were high and they have been exceeded,”admitted Mayer. “This course has the potential to not only be one of the best collegiate golf courses in the country, but one of the best golf courses in the country, as a whole. Every time I visit this golf course, it takes my breath away.” The newbent grass greens are in perfect condition, as they roll true, fair, and fast. The fairways have zoysia grass, which thrives in the summer heat and bluegrass in the rough. One of the featured holes is the picturesque 14th hole, which can play anywhere from 268 yards to Indiana Golf Journal
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