The Fort offered a long list of positives: 1. A championship caliber Pete Dyedesigned golf course. 2. A central location, close to I-465, allowing for easy access. 3. A public facility that will always remain a golf course. 4. One of the most beautiful settings in Indianapolis. 5. Able to host Indiana Golf’s Championship events. 6. A 13,000 square foot facility to house Indiana Golf’s various endeavors This last item was very important because Indiana Golf has grown to include not only the Indiana Golf Association, but also the Indiana PGA, Indiana Women’s Golf Association, Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association, Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association, and the Indiana Golf Foundation. The facility will also house the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame, which will recognize past champions, as well as provide an interactive journey through Indiana Golf’s history. An indoor academy will be added to The Fort’s already great practice facility which will allow The First Tee and PGA HOPE to conduct programs even during inclement weather. When the land was gifted to the State of Indiana by the federal government, the stipulation was made that the golf course would remain intact. The fact that there will always be a public golf course at The Fort, was a major factor in the ultimate decision to move there. After breaking ground in the spring of 2024, the goal is to move into the new facility late in 2024 or early in 2025. As its new tagline states, Indiana Golf is ‘Your Link to the Game.’ As mentioned earlier, raising the necessary funding is ongoing. If you would like to help Indiana Golf reach its total funding commitment visit: indianagolf.org/capitalcampaign.
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