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Residents Golf Club America , popu-larly known as RGCA, is the nation’s leading golf club comprised exclu-

sively of residents from communities of the top home builders and property manage-ment companies who are licensed by RGCA to offer golf memberships as a sales or rental incentive.

Oakwood Management Company, the largest manager of residential properties in Columbus, Ohio has been a licensed RGCA Sponsor for over six years and knows fi rst-hand the power of this rental incentive and its impact on occupancy.

As Oakwood Marketing Director, Chris-tine Canavan, is quick to point out “our decision to become an RGCA Sponsor and offer golf memberships as a rental incentive was frankly very easy. Oakwood recognized that lifestyle was becoming a major focus of today’s renter and that a program, such as RGCA, would be extremely attractive to renters seeking the greatest lifestyle value in a highly competitive rental market.”

Importance of the RGCA program on lifestyle rental decisions is best illustrated by Jeff Klein, an executive with Roxane Laboratories and resident of Asherton of Dublin Apartments. “When I transferred to

Columbus, the opportunity to play free golf as an Oakwood resident is why we rented at Asherton, an outstanding professionally managed community.”

As Oakwood indicates in its advertis-ing, the RGCA membership is totally free to a resident signing a lease at one of their participating communities. As a member of RGCA, the resident and their guests play golf with golf cart totally free at all RGCA participating golf courses, with no hidden extras. As the ad indicates, Sign a Lease and Tee-it-Up!

RGCA contracts with the top public and private golf courses in each major mar-ket area and then pays the golf course for each round of golf played by RGCA mem-bers, which includes full green fees and golf cart rental. Participating golf courses, such as Cumberland Trail, are quick to point out, “The RGCA program continues throughout the seven years of our participation to be a boon to golf like no other program we have participated in and we particularly appreci-ate the exceptional quality of players the RGCA program brings to our course”.

To learn more about RGCA and Oakwood Management click on RGCAgolf.com/Oakwood

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Greetings Golfers! The 2011 golf season has fi nally arrived and we appreciate you read-

ing the new spring issue of the Cen-tral Ohio Golfer’s Guide, your complete source and authority to the fi nest in golf for Columbus and the surround-ing local area. Our cover story features one of Central Ohio’s most popular and enjoyable courses - Pine Hill Golf Club. Located just a short 15 minute drive from Columbus off Route 33 in Carroll, Pine Hill Golf Club is a Jack Kidwell design and boasts some of the most scenic and well maintained holes you will fi nd anywhere in the state. The staff at Pine Hill is phe-nomenal and treats you like a member on every visit. Be sure to put Pine Hill at the top of your must-play courses list this season. With gas prices continuing to rise, be sure to hop online and checkout www.TeeTimeSavings.com where you can purchase rounds of golf at many of Ohio’s elite courses for an unbelievable savings. There are also several stay-n-play golf packages available if you are looking for that perfect golf getaway. After your round, don’t forget to stop by any of the 11 conveniently located Roosters restaurants to sample their award-winning wings as well as other great food including delicious burgers, pizza, subs and of course icy cold beverages. Please visit our two Ohio golf websites www.centralohio.golfersguide.com and www.ohiogolfandtravelguide.com for the latest in golf news and destinations, course feature stories and signature course listings throughout the Buckeye state. I hope you enjoy this latest issue of the Central Ohio Golfer’s Guide. Feel free to contact me anytime with local golf news and feedback on courses as well as story suggestions for future issues. A very special thank you to our loyal advertisers and readers for making Golfer’s Guide “North America’s Leading Regional Golf Publication.”

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Contents

Pine Hill Golf ClubPg. 8

8 Pine Hill Golf Club Where everyone is treated like a member..

11 Featured Courses Find out more about Central Ohio’s best courses.

22 Driving Ranges A complete listing of the area’s fi nest driving ranges and practice facilities.

27 The Perfect Drive You and your clubs won’t have to travel far for a few of the “best kept secrets” in the region.

42 Directory/Map We’ll help you fi nd the courses and the best way to get there.

45 Golfer’s Guide Travel Looking to get away? Some suggestions await.

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The best golf facilities aren’t just the ones with the toughest golf courses or largest practice areas.

They aren’t always the one with the most impressive clubhouses or acclaimed meeting spaces. No, the best golf facili-ties are the ones that combine consistent quality, fair challenge, and most of all, a staff that is committed to the type of customer service that makes every golfer feel like a member every time they visit.

It’s that combination -- that sig-nifi cant commitment -- that makes the golf experience at Pine Hill Golf Club a Central Ohio favorite for avid golf-ers. Perfectly located midway between Columbus and Lancaster, Pine Hills is a true locals’ course – a place where the staff remembers your name and respects your passion for the game. Whether your standard is course conditioning, friendly

service or a fair golf challenge, Pine Hill is the facility that delivers it all.

Indeed, at Pine Hill, the philosophy is the people make the experience, and given their track record, that is a high standard that shouldn’t be argued with. Whether just for a couple buddies or a large outing or group, the experience at Pine Hill is always the same. Players are treated as if a member for a day, which means no request goes unfulfi lled.

Given that, the experience on the golf course is always at the core of any outing and Pine Hill delivers in that re-gard. The Jack Kidwell-designed course offers a stern yet fair challenge that will prove enjoyable for players of any and all skill levels. Well known for its lavish landscaping and great attention to detail, Pine Hill is also an enjoyable test of golf.

Kidwell crafted a layout that takes

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advantage of the natural terrain but also added sloping and character to the course that combines into both scenery and challenge. Stretching to just less than 6,700 yards from the back tees and a more generous 6,200 from the middle, Pine Hill can be a test for players of any skill level.

From the very start of the round, Pine Hill will challenge even the best golfer. The outward nine is a challenge beginning with the 512-yard par-5 opening hole and culminating with the shotmaker-delight 477-yard par-5 ninth hole. In between there is an engaging collec-tion of par 4s and par 3s that challenge even the best of golfers, highlighted by the 450-yard par-4 eighth hole, the toughest at Pine Hill.

Pine Hill’s inward nine is the perfect culmination to a great day of golf and leisure. Like the front side, the back is book-ended by pair of risk-reward par-5s that provide two of the best scoring opportunities on the way in. Also like the front, the result of the round will be determined in the middle of the back nine. The 375-yard par-4 12th and the 610-yard par-5 17th, one of three par 5s on the back nine, are the stiffest challenges at Pine Hill.

A popular venue for both charity and corporate outings Pine Hill offers a full program for any type of golf event. The course also plays host to both weekday and weekend

golf leagues, which are forming during the spring.

For more information on Pine Hill Golf Club or to book at tee time or outing, call 614 837-3911 or visit our website at pinehillgolfclub.com.

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FEATURED COURSESAn Overview of the Area’s Best Courses

New Albany Links Golf ClubNew Albany, OH

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Anew golf club outside of golf-crazed Columbus is doing its part to introduce new players to the

game, as well as allow avid golfers to get in a round without having to schedule a vacation day. Little Bear Golf Village is a 10-hole track located in Lewis Center that’s affordable, family-friendly, and most important of all, fun for everyone regardless of ability.

“In Central Ohio we’re blessed with so many really outstanding private clubs,” said Bill McCorkle, the brains behind Little Bear. “We are a public facil-ity, and welcome everybody. We just ask

them to hit the ball and keep moving.”Designed by Dr. Michael Hurd-

zan, the same architect responsible for Wisconsin’s Erin Hills and Ohio’s Cooks Creek and The Golf Club of Dublin, Little Bear sits on 22 acres that used to be a fl at soybean fi eld, but now has roll-ing features, three large lakes, more than 1,000 trees, a beautiful waterfall and 22 sand traps.

The greens at Little Bear are made of synthetic grass, but golfers will see actual tiny blades on the putting surfaces that always roll smooth and quick; they’re about 12 on the Stimpmeter.


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Little Bear’s replica of the famous island green No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass.

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Little Bear Golf Club1940 Little Bear LoopLewis Center, Ohio 43035740.548.8532www.littlebearvillage.com

STATISTICSPar 30Championship – 1350 ydsWhite – 1260 ydsPERSONNELOwners ........ Bill & Roxanne McCorkleGeneral Manager ...... Casey McCorkle

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“Evey course would love to have greens that look like ours,” McCorkle quipped.

Little Bear has a bonus hole de-signed as a replica to the famous island green No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass. Players can take aim at this special hole for free with a paid 10-hole round or pony up $1 per shot. To no surprise, the island green has become a popular spot for local fundraisers, outings and charity events.

Little Bear’s greens have the same number of blades per square inch as real greens, are disease proof and putt true

and fast. They hold high shots real well.Synthetic greens achieve two objec-

tives; they’re environmentally friendly, requiring no mowing or chemical treat-ment, and they keep maintenance costs down, which in turn keeps greens fees very affordable. With a breeze from the west, like the British Open, the greens are as fast as Augusta and the rough is tall fescue like the US Open; it’s like playing three Majors for $10 during the week.

For more information about the course, please visit www.littlebearvillage.com.


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Westchester Golf Course is a chal-lenging Michael Hurdzan design with six lakes, more than 75

bunkers, and fi ve sets of tees to challenge all skill levels. Westchester features Bent grass tees, fairways, and greens and also boasts a spectacular practice range and 10,000-square-foot putting green to accomodate all of your practice needs. Westchester offers a variety of membership options allowing full access to one of the best golf experiences in Ohio. At Westchester Golf Course, we share our

customers’ appreciation for the little touches that make a round of golf a real pleasure. That’s why we strive to present our patrons with an exceptional experience each and every day. If you too appreciate a passion for quality customer service, then you owe it to yourself to explore your options for golf events at Westchester. Our incredible staff is ready to work with you to create a golf event that you’ll be talking about the rest of the year. We’ll see you on the course, and we look forward to serving you soon!


6300 BentGrass Blvd.Canal Winchester, OH 43110614-834-4653www.westchestergolfcourse.comfacebook.com/westchestergcTwitter: @westchestergc

STATISTICSPar-71 Yards Rating Slope Black 7120 73.6 128Blue 6754 71.7 126White 6320 69.8 122Green 5625 71.5 123Red 5163 68.9 117

FEATURES/AMENITIES• Well-Stocked Pro Shop• Snack Bar• Variety of Membership Options• Bent Grass Practice Range• Unmatched Outing Experience

RATESPlease call the Pro Shop or visit our Web site for current rates and additional course information.

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Beautiful views and conditions highlight Westchester as one of the area’s best courses.

The ultimate championship experience for any size group.

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The Links at Groveport is a mature traditional-style golf course built in the early 1930s. The Links is located just minutes from Columbus, Canal Win-

chester, Pickerington and Lancaster off of US 33. The course encompasses 140 acres and features small greens with tree-lined fairways. The Links at Groveport also features a complete practice area with target greens and a short game area. Come out and give The Links at Groveport a try. We are sure you will have an enjoyable experience. Call or visit our Web site today for more information.


1005 Richardson Rd.,Groveport, OH Franklin County(614) 836-5874www.linksatgroveport.com

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating SlopeBlue 6591 71.3 123 White 6331 70.1 121 Gold 5954 68.6 118 Red 5527 72.2 122 FEATURES/AMENITIES • 18-Hole Championship Course• Driving Range • Snack Bar• Banquet Facilities and

Catering Available• Outing Packages Available• Non-metal Spike Facility• 7 Day Advance Tee Times RATES 9 18WEEKDAYSResident w/cart $12.50 $25Visitor w/cart $15 $30WEEKENDSResident w/cart $15 $30Visitor w/cart $17.50 $35Senior, Junior & Twilight Rates Available Walking EncouragedPERSONNEL Architects ............ Waugh, Hurdzan,

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Pine Hill Golf Club is one of Central Ohio’s most enjoyable and popular public golf courses. Located just a few minutes SE from Columbus on Route

33, Pine Hill offers four sets of tees on every hole and is designed to give each golfer a challenging, yet enjoyable golfi ng experience. Designed by Jack Kidwell, Pine Hill is always impeccably maintained and in great condition throughout the season. Visit Pine Hill today and see why golfers enjoy playing it over and over again.

4382 Kauffman RoadCarroll, OH 43112614.837.3911www.pinehillgolfclub.com

FEATURES/AMENITIES• Practice Green• Complete Snack Bar• Electric Carts with Covers• Covered Porch for Events• Air Conditioned Banquet Room• Leagues/Outings WelcomeSTATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating SlopeBlue 6691 69.9 125White 6225 68.4 122Gold 5460 66.2 115Red 4866 66.6 117RATES Weekdays – $16 (Walk), $29 (Ride) Wknds & Hol – $20 (Walk), $33 (Ride) Senior Special (M-F 18 Holes w/cart) - $23 Juniors - $8 (9 Holes), $16 (18 Holes)PERSONNEL Owner ..........................Harold MillerGeneral Manager ..........Gary KohlerSuperintendent ...... Trent Sheridan

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Opened in 1960, Licking Springs is a beautiful 18-hole, Jack Kidwell-designed public golf course. Nestled in the scenic hills of Newark (Licking County), Lick-

ing Springs is located just a short drive from Columbus and features rolling terrain, undulating greens, natural springs and wildlife.The 18th hole at Licking Springs is unique with two separate tees and greens for golfers to play. The beautiful clubhouse at Licking Springs offers golfers a pro shop and complete beverage bar with sandwiches and snacks available. Complete outing facilities are available with indoor seating for up to 90 and an outdoor patio that can accommodate up to 140. Outside public swimming is also available.

2250 Horns Hill RdNewark, OH 43055Licking County(740) 366-2770(800) 204-3638www.lickingsprings.com FEATURES/AMENITIES • Limited Pro Shop• Snack Bar and Full Liquor License• 2 Practice Putting, Chipping Greens• Gas Carts with Tops• Credit Cards Accepted• Swimming Pool• Leagues, Outings Welcome• Complete Banquet Facilities: 90 (Inside) or 140 (Outside)STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating SlopeBlue 6295 70.0 119White 6001 68.7 117Gold 5102 64.1 106Red (Women) 4929 68.7 110RATESM-F: $16 (Walk), $27 (Ride)Sat, Sun, Hol - $18 (Walk), $30 (Ride)Carts - $6, $12Seniors (M-F 18 holes w/cart) - $21Wednesday Special (7am – 3pm)(18 holes w/cart) - $21 No Tee Times Required

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As one of the top-rated upscale courses in Central Ohio, New Albany Links Golf Club provides golfers with a distinct country club atmosphere and unmatched links

experience. Opened in 2001 as one of Golf Digest’s Best New Affordable Courses, this Barry Serafi n-designed 18-hole semi-private course boasts naturally rolling terrain, meandering creeks, lakes, wetlands, native grasses and mature trees. New Albany Links also features a beautiful brick Colonial-style clubhouse that includes a fully-stocked pro shop, locker rooms, workout facili-ties with a pool and tennis courts for members or guests. The clubhouse and adjoining outdoor patio/pavilion can accommo-date up to 300 guests for your banquet, outing or special event.SPRING/SUMMER 2011 centralohio.golfersguide.com 17

7100 New Albany Links Dr.New Albany, OH 43054Franklin County(614) 855-8532www.newalbanylinks.com

STATISTICSPar-71 Yards Rating Slope Black 7004 73.6 133 Blue 6570 70.9 125 White 6228 69.5 121Gold 5957 71.7 123Red 5551 71.7 123 FEATURES/AMENITIES • Beautiful Colonial-Style Club-

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RATESPlease call the Pro Shop or visit our Web site for current rates and additional course information.PERSONNEL Architect ......................Barry Serafi nEvents Cord. ...Heather ChristopherClub Mgr/Mem Dir Chareese HastingsSuperintendent ........J.T. ThompsonHead Golf Pro ...............Josh Jacobs

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Nestled in the woods lies one of Central Ohio’s fi n-est daily fee facilities…Clover Valley Golf Club. Located just nine miles northeast of New Albany

on St. Rt. 37, Clover Valley offers 230 acres of serene and beautiful parkland including bentgrass tees, greens and fairways. Clover Valley also features a complete practice facility-including driving range, target greens, chipping area and putting green. Clover Valley will give you the look and feel of playing at an exclusive private club. “No housing, just pure golf.”

8644 Johnstown-Alexandria Rd. Johnstown, OH 43031 Licking County (740) 966-5533(866) 966-5533www.clovervalleygolfclub.com

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating Slope Champ. 7149 74.0 129Back 6609 71.2 125Middle 6300 69.8 122Forward 5521 66.0 112

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Golf Center at Sports Ohio Dublin 614.791.3002

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Oakhaven Practice Center Delaware 888.504.6281

Practice Range at Plain City Plain City 614.778.1377

West Broad Golf Center Galloway 614.851.1122

West Par Driving Range Carroll 740.756.7277

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facets of short-game play. PGA instructors are available to offer a variety of lesson packages. A full-line golf shop is also available to help you fi nd the clubs, accessories or clothing you’ll want to round out your equipment needs. Offering range ball discounts up to 25 percent through its Frequent Hitter Card pro-gram, a visit to Westerville Golf Center can be a convenient and economical outing. Westerville Golf Center provides fun for the whole family ranging from batting cages to 36 holes of miniature golf. An in-house event coordinator can help you arrange a wonderfully successful group outing, birthday party or other special event. Visit www.westervillegolf.com or call (614) 882-9079 for more information.

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Funny Bone Stand-Up at Its Best

Since opening its doors more thantwo decades ago, the ColumbusFunny Bone Comedy Club &

Restaurant has been serving up heapingportions of uproarious laughter. It’s a great spot to kick back, relax and enjoy the comedy styling of the country’s hottest up-and-coming stars. You’re guaranteed to have a great time in a casual, fun and zany atmosphere. Over the years, a laundry list of na-tionally-recognized names have broughttheir individual brands of comedy to theFunny Bone including Kathleen Madigan,Gabriel Iglesias, John Pinette, Josh

Blue, DL Hughley, Jim Breuer and DaveChappelle. In addition to welcoming establishedacts, The Funny Bone does its partto showcase fresh up-and-coming andlocal talent. The club also routinely hostsvarious community functions, includingcharitable fundraisers and corporateevents. The Funny Bone is located at 145Easton Town Center in Columbus. For afull calendar of appearances and events,visit www.columbusfunnybone.com. The club can be reached by calling 614-471-5653.

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If an authentic barbeque experience is what you’re after, look no further. At City Barbeque, small groups of folks like us

still believe in honoring quality, generations of tradition and true service. We proudly dedicate our lives to the pursuit of barbeque and happiness (yes, in that order). It was fate when a barbeque competi-tion team put their closely guarded recipes and techniques together and founded City Barbeque. Our fi rst joint opened at 2111 Henderson Road in Upper Arlington and since then we have grown to more than a dozen joints in Ohio as well as restaurants in Florence, KY and Indianapolis. We strive to bring you the best America has to offer. Our pork shoulder is reminiscent of the southeastern United States, the brisket and

sausage take you to Texas, and the ribs exude a blend of Memphis and Kansas City. Keep in mind, our barbeque is made with only the highest quality meats and served with our signature sauces on the side. Our huge smokers are loaded daily to guarantee the very best hickory smoked, juicy, tender meat anywhere. All side dishes and desserts are housemade to our exacting standards. It is with great pride and value in mind that we bring you the ultimate barbeque experience! Order online for dine in or carry out, 24/7 at citybbq.com. Order up to two weeks in advance, and pay when you pick up. Convenient and fast, online ordering saves you time! City Barbeque is Columbus’ most award-winning barbeque.

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Over the past two decades the Gaylord, Michigan region has grown to become one of the premier golf destinations in

the country and, certainly the top golf destina-tion in the Midwest from the pure quality and quantity of remarkable golf. The sheer abun-dance of spectacular golf in the region has grown to be known as America’s Summer Golf Mecca, with fi ve world-class resort destinations and 21 top courses within a 45-mile radius.

Treetops Resort, with its 81 holes of golf lead by Michigan’s only Tom Fazio designed course features other strong designs by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Rick Smith, who designed three of his own courses including the popular and nationally acclaimed Par 3 course – Three-tops. If you are looking for a “sophisticated-rustic experience’ that golfers, couples, and families will enjoy” then Garland Lodge and Resort should be at the top of your list. Garland has long been known for its up north ambiance featuring 72-holes of golf.

Otsego Club & Resort, which has made signifi cant upgrades to its facility, is led by the nationally recognized Black Forest, designed by Tom Doak and the Tribute course, designed by NBC golf commentator Gary Koch. New for 2011 will be the Jason Guss Golf Academy. Guss, who was selected among the top young instructors in the country by Golf Digest, and a former Rick Smith instructor, will be providing

a variety of golf school programs

One of the Gaylord Golf Mecca’s most popular golfi ng facilities is The Loon Golf Resort, which has undergone substantial renovations to the property with expansion to both the resort and golf including the acquisition of the nearby Mountain Lakes course giving the Loon 36-holes of championship golf. In addition, the new high-end lodging facilities is sure to attract golfi ng groups looking for generous accommodations within walking distance of the fi rst tee. Golfers will also be excited to know that The Loon Golf Resort is the new Michigan home of the Butch Harman School of Golf, one of the top golf schools in the country.

The Gaylord Golf Mecca also features other top facilities such as Black Lake Golf Club designed by Rees Jones, the “Open Doctor”, Elk Ridge, Marsh Ridge, and Michaywe Pines. For those looking for an affordable option in Gay-lord, make sure to check out Black Bear, which features new clubhouse and deck renovations, as well as Gaylord Country Club, and The Natural.

The Gaylord Golf Mecca offers something for everyone — award winning resorts, high-quality public courses, fi ne and casual dining, and quaint inns. It’s an experience golfers of all skills and tastes can enjoy. For more information, visit www.gaylordgolfmecca.com or call (800) 345-8621.


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In this age of endless golf information, there are countless ways and means to learn to play the game of golf. You can follow the latest instruction article or video, take advice from the Internet or learn the old fashion way by taking advice from friends, based on the ideas they have seen, heard or read. Regardless, any or all of these approaches lead to continuous trial and error, usu-ally leaving the player more confused and discouraged than improved. Eventually, the inevitable frustration drives a player to con-sider professional help, either in the form of a single lesson, or for many, the total emersion of attending a golf school or academy. For 40 years, the United States Golf Academy has been the choice of thousands of golfers looking for the satisfaction that comes from an improved golf game and the understanding of how the improvement was achieved. This is a successful operation achieved from longevity and positive “word of mouth” recommendations from our students, rather than slick marketing and false prom-ises. The Academy’s promise is simple – a better golf game for each of our students!

The United States Golf Academy can make this promise for two reasons. First, our resident staff of PGA professionals is recognized throughout the golf industry for their knowledge and expertise is the areas of instruction and club fi tting. Not only are they the people that the golfi ng public seeks out for advice, but they are also the experts sought by their peers in the golf industry. Second, you must have the technology to provide accurate data and feedback to maximize the student’s efforts. The United States Golf Academy uses the industry’s standards in golf swing, ball fl ight and put-ting analysis. The Trackman launch monitor and PuttLab diagnostic technologies are the most accurate and informative technolo-gies available and they are used every day in the pursuit of a better golf game for our students. This combination of accurate data and human expertise allows our profes-sionals to offer a clear understanding to our guests of what can be done and the easiest way to accomplish it. For more information, call (800) 935-5401 or visit us at www.usgolfacademy.com

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Among the pantheon of golf courses emblazoned with the name of legendary architect Pete Dye, The

Fort is not the fl ashiest. It’s not the most recognizable. It’s not the newest. It is the most historically signifi cant, and a damn fi ne golf experience at that.

Dye, along with associate Tim Liddy, re-tooled The Fort in 1998 to create the wonderfully wooded layout you’ll fi nd tucked away in the shadows of downtown Indy. Designer and canvas just so happen to share a similar background.

While Mr. Dye never saw combat time during his time enlisted in the Unit-ed States Army, he was stationed at both Fort Benning (Georgia) and Fort Bragg (North Carolina). At Fort Bragg he served dutifully as greenskeeper of the base golf course, and during trips to nearby

Pinehurst, developed a relationship with Donald Ross. His love for “digging in the dirt” was born and the rest is history.

Established seven years after Fort Benjamin Harrison was offi cially decom-missioned, Dye stepped in to craft a course in the middle of a 1,700-acre state park. Opened in 1906, Fort Ben was an active military base from World War I until Operation: Desert Storm. The base housed prisoners of war during the World War II.

Currently ranked as the No. 3 place


mong the pantheon of golf coursesemblazoned with the name of legendary architect Pete Dye, The

Salute The Fort – One of Indiana’s Finest

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you can play in the entire state of Indiana by Golf.com, The Fort Golf Course is a beautiful and challenging design known for its tree-lined fairways, rolling hills and undulating greens, which have Dye written all over them. The course has also received a 4.5-Star rating from Golf Digest and was rated No. 1 in Indiana by Golfweek.

“There simply is not a better piece of property in Central Indiana upon which to build a championship golf course,” said Head Golf Professional Jon Chapple. “The Fort’s unpredictable topography and Pete Dye’s visionary architecture have joined to create experience that is unparalleled in the Hoosier State. It is not surprising that time after time the golf course is a regular feature in annual golf course rankings.”

The Fort showcases the best of what Indiana golf has to offer. At 7,148 yards playing to a par 72 over nearly 240 acres, this layout meanders through trees, val-leys and wetlands in order to create an experience that allows the golfer to enjoy nature and the game all at once.

It’s an impossible chore to select just one signature hole at The Fort. Nos. 4, 5, 6, 11 and 18 are all worthy of that distinction. Each of these Dye creations shares a few common traits: thick woodlands and elevation changes, which demands a precise tee shot. Each hole then concludes on quick greens requiring a skillful sense of fi nesse.

The course has also become a popu-lar “Stay and Play” because of the variety of lodging options available.

Golf packages at The Fort include 18 holes of golf with cart, overnight lodging, unlimited range balls, complimentary bag storage and souvenir bag tag and ball. The facility has become a trusted choice for cor-porate and charity outings. Here are some facilities available for lodging and events:

The Main Lodge – A 27-room facility lo-cated just 300 yards from the golf courseThe Harrison House – A more intimate facility with suites and very comfortable overnight accommodations a mere 100 yards from the golf courseOffi cers Homes – Fully furnished 3-bed-room homes that once housed visiting dignitaries and military generalsGarrison Conference Center – The ideal space for your wedding or business con-ference, the Garrison has a dining room that offers daily lunch, weekend dinner buffets and delicious Sunday brunches.

In addition to the conference center, overnight lodging accommodations and championship 18-hole golf course, The Fort has outstanding practice grounds, private and group instruction and men’s and women’s locker rooms.

Tee times can be booked online at www.thefortgolfcourse.com or by calling the pro shop at (317) 543-9597.


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Located in the midst of a serene countryside,

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33 Licking Springs Golf Club Public 6295/72 (740) 366-2770 16 2250 Horns Hill Rd., Newark

21 Little Bear Golf Club Public 1350/30 (740) 548-8532 12-13 1940 Little Bear Loop, Lewis Center

36 New Albany Links Golf Club Semi-Private 7004/72 (614) 855-8532 17 7100 New Albany Links Drive, New Albany

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Purgatory Golf Club Nobelsville, IN purgatorygolf.com (317) 776-4653 36

U.S. Golf Academy at Swan Lake Plymouth, IN www.usgolfacademy.com (800) 935-5401 32-33

The Fort Indianapolis, IN thefortgolfcourse.com (317) 543-9597 34-35

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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Indian Springs Golf Course Mechanicsburg P 800.752.7846Woodland Golf Club Cable P 888.395.2001 CLARK COUNTY Locust Hills Golf Club Springfi eld P 800.872.4918National Golf Links S. Charleston P 937.568.9660Rocky Lakes Golf Club Springfi eld P 937.322.3211Windy Knoll Golf Club Springfi eld P 937.390.8898 COSHOCTON COUNTY Hickory Flat Greens W. Lafayette P 740.545.7796Hilltop Golf Course Coshocton P 740.622.8083 DELAWARE COUNTY Arrowhead Lakes Golf Club Galena P 740.965.5422Bent Tree Golf Club Sunbury P 740.965.5140Blackhawk Golf Club Galena P, 740.965.1042Big Walnut Golf Club Sunbury P 740.524.8643Delaware Golf Club Delaware SP 740.362.2582Glenross Golf Club Delaware P 740.657.3752Hidden Valley Golf Course Delaware P 740.363.1739Little Bear Golf Club Lewis Center P 740.548.8532Mill Creek Golf Club Ostrander P 800.695.5175NorthStar Golf Resort Sunbury SP 740.524.4653Oakhaven Golf Club Delaware P 740.548.5636Royal American Golf Links Galena P 740.965.1215Safari Golf Club Powell P 614.645.3444Shamrock Golf Club Powell P 614.792.6630Sunbury Golf Course Sunbury P 740.965.5441 FAIRFIELD COUNTY Estate Club, The Lancaster P 740.654.4444Pine Hill Golf Course Carroll P 614.837.3911Pleasant Valley Golf Course Lancaster P 740.654.3293Turnberry Golf Course Pickerington M 614.645.2582Valley View Golf Club Lancaster P 877.664.2536 FRANKLIN COUNTY Airport Golf Course Columbus M 614.645.3127Blacklick Woods Metro Reynoldsburg M 614.861.3193Bridgeview Golf Course Columbus P 614.471.1565Champions Golf Course Columbus M 614.645.7111Gahanna Golf Course Gahanna M 614.471.0579Golf Club of Dublin Dublin P 614.792.3825Golf Village at Central Park Gahanna P 614.792.7950Homestead Springs GC Groveport P 614.836.5872New Albany Links Golf Club New Albany P 614.855.8532Mentel Memorial GC Columbus M 614.645.3050Minerva Lake Golf Course Columbus P 614.882.9988Phoenix Golf Links Grove City P 614.539.3636Raymond Memorial GC Columbus M 614.645.3276Tartan East Club Golf & Event Center New Albany P 614.855.8600The Links at Groveport Groveport P 614.836.5874Thorn Apple Country Club Columbus P 614.878.7703Walnut Hill Golf Course Columbus M 614.645.3100Westchester Golf Club Canal Winchester P 614.834.4653Wilson Road Golf Course Columbus M 614.645.3221 HOCKING COUNTY Brass Ring Golf Club Logan P 740.385.3806Ridge at Laural Golf Course Rockbridge P 740.385.3566 HOLMES COUNTY Black Diamond Golf Course Millersburg P 330.674.6110Fire Ridge Golf Course Millersburg P 330.674.3921 KNOX COUNTY Apple Valley Golf Club Mt. Vernon P 866.277.5342Chapel Hill Golf Course Mt. Vernon P 740.393.3999Hiawatha Golf Course Mt. Vemon P 740.393.2886Hidden Hills Golf Course Howard P 877.445.4465Irish Hills Golf Course Mt. Vemon P 740.397.6252Table Rock Golf Club Centerburg P 800.688.6859Tomahawk Hollow Gambier P 740.427.2081Wyandot Golf Course Centerburg P 800.986.4653

LICKING COUNTY Broadview Golf Course Pataskala P 740.927.8900

Burning Tree Golf Course Newark P 740.522.3464Clover Valley Golf Club Johnstown P 866.966.5533Cumberland Trail GC Pataskala P 740.964.9336Forest Hills Golf Club Heath P 740.323.4653Granville Golf Course Granville P 740.587.4653Harbor Hills Country Club Hebron P 740.928.3596Hillcrest Golf Course Johnstown P 740.967.7921Indian Hills Golf Course Granville P 740.587.0706Kyber Run Golf Course Johnstown P 740.967.1404Licking Springs Golf Club Newark P 740.366.2770Links at Echo Springs Johnstown P 740.587.1890Longaberger Golf Club Nashport P 740.763.1100Raccoon International Granville P 740.587.0921St. Albans Golf Course Alexandria P 740.924.8885Village View Golf Croton P 740.893.4653Willow Run GC Alexandria P 740.927.1932 LOGAN COUNTY Cherokee Hills Golf Club Bellefontaine P 937.599.3221Liberty Hills Golf Course Bellefontaine P 800.816.2255Tree Links Golf Course Bellefontaine P 937.592.7888 MADISON COUNTY Hickory Grove Golf Course London P 740.852.9280National Road Golf Course W. Jefferson P 614.879.7880 MARION COUNTY Green Acres Golf Club Marion P 740.387.6114Kings Mill Golf Course Waldo P 877.218.8488Whetsone Golf Club Caledonia P 800.272.3215Windy Acres GC New Bloomington P 740.499.3438 MORROW COUNTY Pine Lakes Golf Club Mt. Gilead P 800.562.6543 MUSKINGUM COUNTY Crystal Springs Golf Club Hopewell P 740.787.1114EagleSticks Golf Club Zanesville P 800.752.4493Fullers Fairways Zanesville P 740.452.9830Green Valley Golf Course Zanesville P 740.452.7105Jaycee Golf Course Zanesville P 740.452.1860Vista View Golf Course Nashport P 740.453.4758 PERRY COUNTY Country View Golf Club Thornville P 740.246.8439Rushcreek Golf Course Thornville P 740.743.1036 PICKAWAY COUNTY Cooks Creek Golf Club Ashville P 800.430.4653Crown Hill Golf Club Williamsport P 740.986.4653Deer Creek State Park GC Mt. Sterling P 614.869.3088Foxfi re Golf Club (Players Club) Lockbourne P 614.224.3694Landings at Rickenbacker Groveport P 614.491.5000Split Rock Golf Club Orient P 614.877.9755Upper Lansdowne Golf Club Ashville P 740.983.2989 RICHLAND COUNTY Deer Ridge Golf Club Bellville P 419.886.7090Oaktree Golf Course Mansfi eld P 419.747.7535Pebble Creek Golf Club Lexington P 419.884.3434Twin Lakes GC Mansfi eld P 419.529.3777 ROSS COUNTY Chillicothe CC Chillicothe P 740.775.0150Chillicothe Jaycee GC Chillicothe P 740.775.7659Dogwood Hills GC Chillicothe P 740.289.2704Jaycee Golf Course Chillicothe P 740.775.7659Mark’s Golf Course Chillicothe P 740.420.0420Running Fox Golf Course Chillicothe P 740.775.9955

UNION COUNTY Blues Creek Golf Course Marysville P 937.644.9686Buck Ridge Golf Course Marysville P 937.642.6516 Darby Creek Golf Course Marysville P 800.343.2729Marysville Golf Club Marysville P 800.742.0899Rolling Meadows Golf Club Marysville P 614.873.4567Timberview Golf Club Marysville P 800.833.4887

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