Indianapolis Golf Trip Planning Guide
Indianapolis is the crossroads of America and the backyard of legendary course architect Pete Dye. Fort Golf Resort is under an hour away, the public courses benefit from Indiana's flat-but-strategic terrain, and Mass Ave and Broad Ripple deliver a walkable bar scene. Plus, the Indy Motor Speedway experience adds an activity no other golf trip destination can match.
5 courses · 4 restaurants · 4 bars · 4 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
IND (20 min drive)
$28–$110
$350/night
3 of 5
~$307/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Indianapolis. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
The Fort Golf Resort — parkland, $69–$110 · 4.6★
Pete Dye design built on Fort Harrison — the best public course in the Indianapolis metro with championship conditioning
St. Elmo Steak House — steakhouse, $$$$
Indianapolis institution since 1902 — famous for the world's spiciest shrimp cocktail and prime steaks
Sun King Brewing — brewpub
Indy's flagship craft brewery — massive downtown taproom with 20+ beers and a lively atmosphere
Day 2
Brickyard Crossing Golf Club — parkland, $59–$99 · 4.6★
Pete Dye design with 4 holes inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway — one of the most unique golf experiences anywhere
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tour — 2-3 hours, $15–$30/pp
Tour the Brickyard, kiss the bricks, and visit the Hall of Fame Museum — play Brickyard Crossing the same day for the full experience
Milktooth — farm to-table, $
Bon Appetit-recognized brunch spot in Fletcher Place — creative dishes in a converted garage
The Slippery Noodle Inn — dive · Open late
Indiana's oldest bar (1850) — live blues nightly in a beautifully worn building
Day 3
The Trophy Club — parkland, $49–$79 · 4.4★
Lebanon's best public course — well-groomed with strategic bunkering and good pace of play
Mass Ave Bar Crawl — 2-3 hours, $20–$40/pp
Walk Mass Ave from Sun King to Hotel Tango to the Rathskeller — all within a few blocks
Bru Burger Bar — casual, $$
Mass Ave's upscale burger spot — house-ground patties, great beer list, and a group-friendly layout
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery — whiskey bar
Veteran-owned craft distillery in Fletcher Place — bourbon, whiskey, and excellent cocktails
Course-by-Course Guide
Indianapolis has 5 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
The Fort Golf Resort
PremiumPete Dye design built on Fort Harrison — the best public course in the Indianapolis metro with championship conditioning
Brickyard Crossing Golf Club
PremiumPete Dye design with 4 holes inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway — one of the most unique golf experiences anywhere
The Trophy Club
SolidLebanon's best public course — well-groomed with strategic bunkering and good pace of play
Smock Golf Course
SolidBest Indy Parks muni — a Gary Kern design with more character than you'd expect from a city course
Prairie View Golf Club
SolidCarmel's public gem — Robert Trent Jones Jr. design with rolling terrain and top-notch conditioning for the price
Where to Stay
Indianapolis has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$1500/night
Sleeps 12–16 · Broad Ripple and Meridian-Kessler neighborhoods
$350–$900/night
Sleeps 10–14 · Mass Ave and Fountain Square
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
St. Elmo Steak House
$$$$Indianapolis institution since 1902 — famous for the world's spiciest shrimp cocktail and prime steaks
Milktooth
$Bon Appetit-recognized brunch spot in Fletcher Place — creative dishes in a converted garage
Bru Burger Bar
$$Mass Ave's upscale burger spot — house-ground patties, great beer list, and a group-friendly layout
Tinker Street
$Broad Ripple's best dinner — seasonal menus with a creative cocktail program and intimate vibe
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Sun King Brewing
Indy's flagship craft brewery — massive downtown taproom with 20+ beers and a lively atmosphere
The Slippery Noodle Inn
Late NightIndiana's oldest bar (1850) — live blues nightly in a beautifully worn building
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
Veteran-owned craft distillery in Fletcher Place — bourbon, whiskey, and excellent cocktails
Kilroy's Bar & Grill
Late NightBroad Ripple's rowdiest sports bar — big TVs, bucket specials, and the energy of a Big Ten bar
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tour
Tour the Brickyard, kiss the bricks, and visit the Hall of Fame Museum — play Brickyard Crossing the same day for the full experience
Mass Ave Bar Crawl
Walk Mass Ave from Sun King to Hotel Tango to the Rathskeller — all within a few blocks
Topgolf Fishers
Three-level driving range with climate-controlled bays — group competition before the real golf
Eagle Creek Reservoir Boating
Pontoon rental on Indy's largest reservoir — swimming, fishing, and a scenic escape from the city
Getting There
Fly into Indianapolis International Airport (IND) — it's a 20-minute drive to Indianapolis. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Indy Party Bus and Circle City Limo). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.